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  1. Diabeticger

    What’s the best hb1ca

    Just had one , 43 was my number , dr wasnt an endo but she said it was good
  2. Diabeticger

    Probably on the wrong forum but where would I get a decent wristband

    Anything on line is from China and there will probably be a cure before I receive it
  3. Diabeticger

    Are you open about diabetes or embarrassed about it?

    Quite open and joke about it, but can't get round to injecting publicly , thought I did at 1st , but I tend to find a corner and take my insulin
  4. Diabeticger

    Eye problems

    I've just had my 2nd of 3 done, the initial fear is of the unknown , its like a scratch in your eye, almost as if you brushed dustbin grit into it , the should be administering enough anesthetic drops to reduce or eliminate the pain Hope it gets better for you
  5. Diabeticger

    1st of all thanks everyone, now a few more questions

    Not that I go low that often and would usually use jelly babies when I do , the choc was close to hand after doing the shopping, dont think I've ever done a Basel test , was given the doses on leaving hospital , I can adjust my bolus if and when needed but told not to change the Basel without...
  6. Diabeticger

    1st of all thanks everyone, now a few more questions

    Sorry , in what aspect ?
  7. Diabeticger

    1st of all thanks everyone, now a few more questions

    See I'd read that about dark chocolate, that's why I opted for it, just seemed a bit strange that it gave that spike , as you said it probably wasnt it it , I've not been stressed as of late, well none than normal, in currently on one dose of 14 units of lantus at night , I wonder as you...
  8. Diabeticger

    1st of all thanks everyone, now a few more questions

    Thanks for all your advice and info Contacted my team about levels and insulin doses, Was told i can bolus for what I'm eating rather than eat for what I'm bolusing, which has kinda helped Also told I DONT HAVE to test blood sugars after every meal, definitely before , 1st thing in the...
  9. Diabeticger

    Right, when do you stop the fixed doses

    Thanks for support folks, got onto my nurse, and she gave me the go ahead to increase / decrease my doses , have to do a few weeks of trial and error to see what spikes me and what doest , but I'm much happier with a bit of freedom
  10. Diabeticger

    Lancet devices

    Thanks everyone for the comments and offers , my pharmacy sorted me (well ordered me 2 devices) the delcia plus so should have it in a few days
  11. Diabeticger

    Lancet devices

    The one i was using was a glucoject one, I've since switched to a one touch delica plus , do companies sell these separately
  12. Diabeticger

    Lancet devices

    Using the (was using the one I got originally) but the spring is gone , luckily I have a spare one going , thing is they only come with meters included at the pharmacy and I don't need another meter, tried contacting the makers but no reply in overvalued week , are there any robust ones out...
  13. Diabeticger

    Right, when do you stop the fixed doses

    Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated, I will contact my team to see what they say , I've no problem with restricting what I eat , but sometimes I feel more hungry than others and will eat a bit more then boom, spikes , think I would feel better for it if I could be sure of not spiking...
  14. Diabeticger

    Right, when do you stop the fixed doses

    And start dosing for what carbs your going to eat , missed my annual appt due to covid next appt is October, I'm 18 months diagnosed and im on a 14 units of novorapid (4-5-5) daily and 14 units of lantus (1 dose at bedtime) my diet is pretty good and I'm managing to get my mmol down to an...
  15. Diabeticger

    Mmol levels

    Thanks everyone, since originall posting ive got it down to 6.6 over the past 3 weeks, som readings go slightly high and some low for whatever reason , but im aiming for a 5-5.5 by my next check up ( october )
  16. Diabeticger

    Cucumber

    Porridge had a 30g fmof carbs per bowl , with the milk probably up to 40/45 but one day and ever since it spikes my mmol readings
  17. Diabeticger

    Cucumber

    Cucumber , is it low or no carb, seen a post on Instagram of a lady having slices of it with cheddar cheese so tried it , was too nice to be good for me , didn't spike my bloods , but I'm afraid like porridge or was fantastic taste wise and blood wise but then BOOM it started to spike me
  18. Diabeticger

    Mmol levels

    What levels are you getting / should be getting / trying to get My current 90 day average is 7.7 just wondering is that a good sign with just overvalued year into it
  19. Diabeticger

    Dry skin

    Thanks all, as I said been trying every thing , even this newish cara ve stuff , but as quick as the very dry skin started with the dry , warm weather it's gone with it , in normal weather ( raining and cold [emoji16]) the cara ve works great , seems it's a weather based issue
  20. Diabeticger

    Dry skin

    Not since it flared up, I'll try get me hands on that , cheers
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