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been t1 for 2 years now, recently feeling tired the whole time and serious lack of energy , is this a phase or should I get an MOT

when testing a new BD needle with your pen, how many units do you usually press off ?

Coming from a h&s perspective , all your medical info / needs should be kept on file

Any remedies, supplements that are safe and good to use , preferably natural , never had a hypo so that's a minimal risk ( I think) haven't been a great sleeper for years but I think it's catching up with me now.

That time again :) , Anyone ever use anyplace other than fingers for checking their BG ?, finger tips are beginning to feel like leather

Thanks everyone, much appreciated, the only reason I'm cautious about it is when I was younger (much) I had a central line in , all I can remember is uncomfortable nights and being very aware of it

How do people find them (those that use them) cant imagine having something attached to the body 24/7

Right quick update, my kidney doctors have said to up my basal and bolus by 2 units a dose , the lantus seems to be working but still getting high levels post/pre lunch/ dinner , up as high as 16.4 one day, should I stick with the extra 2 units of novo or increase it by more and advise them ...

Cheers, I'll keep all that in mind

For a month initially, they will review and if its causing too much hassle they will switch to cyclsphorin , apparently I've a. Enlarged kidney and protien is getting trough , as i said all i'll know more on Wednesday but I'm a bit concerned till then

Probably been asked before , but I'm starting a fairly high dose of prendisilone tomorrow ( 60mg every day ) the medical team (renal team) have said to expect spikes and have had an appointment for blood tests and a meeting about dealing with the spikes , thing is that will be 4 days after my...

No advice / recommendations or judgement just post how often you do it Once every 2 weeks for me

Not that I have the craving very often or even give into it , what extra novorapid should I be taking for say a Chinese meal, my usual regime is 5 units per meal with a slight increase/ decrease in blood sugars require

Had to be administered morphine last night and my bs was a tad higher than normal this morning

Hi everyone, thanks for advice , I didn't make a big issue of it , I pulled one of the night staff and said it in passing and mentioned it , he apologised unreservedly, he agreed that the student hadn't been properly trained in these new type needles , he even stayed back this morning and...

Haha, just think the student is used to the standard needle where its prick and push, these needles are designed for people with needle phobias , theres a little bubble like cover on the top and you have almost stab the skin to break the bubble and the needle to penetrate, thenpoor girl had the...

Would love to but I'm in Ireland

I always feel the tiny scratch, they use different needles than usual in here , the needle is didden and you have to press down until you hear a click then press the plunger , as I said when it happened at breakfast I knew and you could see the insulin dripping down my stomach, insaidnit to the...

It's not the student I'm angry at surely the staff nurse realise i know my own body and rutine, and it's easier to sort a hypo than trying to get your levels back in range, probably be a few days before I'm back in control

Am in hospital for a stint and in general I've been administering it myself , this morning the staff nurse asked was it ok fine student did it to which I agreed , I knew straight away it didn't work and said as much, the staff nurse said the would test the bloods before the next meal and sure as...