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I weigh approx 46 kg . Type 2 - Metformin plus 1 x 15units Levimir in a pen. 2 1/4yrs since diagnosis . Unsure of management. 8.6 100ml cranberry juice plus water. 1 egg 3 rashers of low fat bacon, 1 slice of luvlife seeded bread with proactive (PA) spread & tspn of peanut butter 13.4 3...

8.6 6.35 on waking

I'll go back through my test results online when able to and list the results for what .

It might be a good idea to contact the department concerned . If you able to, ask if they would put you on a cancellation list. Give any days or periods you are not available. It doesnt always work but its been successful for me in other hospital departments.

Hi thanks for this I'll read and re read it in order to get my head round it. I The links will be useful. Admittedly I do like to know the reason for actions, maybe thats a downfall . Lada was one possible diagnosis. in 21 Then Type 2, 22 then need insulin. 23...

Thanks thats useful. Part of the reason for adding in the carbs is to find how much can be tolerated using meds + 1 x insulin. My DN hasn't given me any advice '' Except eat normally'' - whatever that means to a diabetic, to someone underweight or even what it would mean to a non diabetic !!

Thanks I had no idea i was on the forum already . That must go back a couple off years, when i briefly looked in. Apologies

And impressive to watchers ;)

My last test was a few weeks ago UK 42. ''i thought that was great until the DN said its too low you must be having hypos. Lower the 1x insulin by 2.'' I think theres confusion over a malfunctioning monitor which showed under 4 sometimes earlier in 23. With no symptoms. The monitor was...

2 issues *what size of carbs I can tolerate . Last week I kept records on lowish carbs. This week Im moving to slightly higher . And will compare the results in a few days. *I need or want to increase my weight from 47kg to 50kg at least and keep it there .

8.7 ....... thin slice of birthday cake, maybe

With one insulin on waking I seem to peek after breakfast 10-14 Cranberry juice 100ml with water (1.2g sugar content) OR 1/2 orange. Egg dish or fish . 1 or 2 luv life seeded bread with benecol spread, sometimes with pnut butter (whole earth only)

yup type 2 with insulin. perhaps not the place for detailed advice but yes please . See a post under someones type 2 , insulin and driving

Ive had several tests. It was thought i was LADA type 1.5, then Type 2. Then a private dietician suggested i ask about insulin once a day. My GP agreed. So we are trying this. Ive never seen a consultant. I dont get on with my main Diabetic Nurse so Im going to speak to another shortly

I follow a similar routine . Little finger top early am. and follow with same place next 2 fingers . top side of the side of little finger , theen side of next 2. Next day down the other side of 3 fingers. If poss mark your recording book if u have one . Until familiar. I use a new needle...

I lost 1 1/2 stone in weight before being tested. I had been tested , all ok , the previous year. I lost weight suddenly and went high glucose after a Covid vaccine Co oincidence? There have been 2 attempts with tablets, but now Im on 15units of levemir pen once a day. Not everything is ok yet...

I started on insulin about 6m ago. My GP told me all diabetics should consult DVLA. Im not sure that is true . But yes on insulin you do. I filled in the online form, my GP was contacted and I have a 3 yr license . I always take a fingerprick reading 1/2 hr befiore driving . I carry jelly...

The actions to go with commands are in BSL. Profoundly deaf people will go out with a dog , the dog indicates a disability, and gives the deaf person confidence and compay , the jacket mentions Hearing Dogs. I find most people have nt herd of Hearing dogs for the deaf charity