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My mum is currently on holiday abroad with a new accu chek combo pump, she thought she had taken more than enough supplies, and spares. However she thought the cartridges were in packs of 10 and has only just realised there is only 5...she changes cartridge every 2.5 days so will run out. She is...

Agree with picklebean...sounds like you may be 'over treating' your hypo's. I did this for years, and ended up with the rebound effect like you sometimes. It's hard, especially when you have the kind of hypo that makes you want to eat the world! But do a little experiment and next time you are...

Aww you've been through the mill, hope your camping trip is fun and the sun shines! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

How heartwarming to know some folk go above & beyond their job description, and take the time to investigate you...you always come across as a very warm, caring person rrb, and this Carolyn from boots obviously is too. It was karma that you dealt with her when picking up your daughters glasses...

As a type 1, I spent years thinking I 'shouldn't' or 'couldn't' have chocolate etc. luckily I don't really like sweets so never wanted or missed them. Even after the DAFNE course I was reluctant to have choc, but the last few years I have had the confidence to just count the carbs and inject...

Re: Festivals Take a few tubes of glucotabs/packs of dextrose. Stick a tube of glucotabs or dextrose upon your person (down yer bra or knickers) when you're away from tent so you're never without in case you drop low. You may even need to adjust your insulin down slightly if you are going to be...

Hi vans It is really hard to stay within pregnancy targets isn't it? I was on mdi for my 2 pregnancies, but the last one was a hypo-nightmare, a pump would've been awesome. I have a pump now, but doubt if will be preggers again! Gettin on... :( Just wanted to say I wasn't always within these...

How ridiculously expensive :( hope you can get into a surgery soon and get your rpts set up. I put in a Rpt every month, since going onto a pump I use 6 boxes (300) strips a month. Also increased because I test every time before driving. Feel like I'm being a drain on budgets because that is a...

You'd think that the docs would warn you that steroids & infection pushes bgl up wouldnt you!? I had steroid injections to develop my daughter's lungs at 34 weeks pregnant...my levels shot up and I was bewildered at the time. I had spent much of the pregnancy with tight as possible control and...

I had a freestyle, the lancet device is a bit on the harsh side. I reckon this may be the culprit! I now use accu-chek and test 6-10 times a day using the lowest setting on the lancet device. fingers are fine! You could call Roche (suppliers of accu-chek stuff) and sweet talk them, they may...

Claire you poor thing, I had exactly the same thing following gastroenteritis 10 years ago, I was not as diabetes savvy as I am now and hadnt tested my bgl, also had no insulin on board (I thought if I was throwing everything up I didn't need insulin! And nhs helpline agreed, awful I now...

My mum has just moved on to a pump, but is v insulin resistant and was using 60 odd units of levemir on a split dose. Yes, huge amount, but it worked! One size doesn't fit all does it. It was worth a try to reduce, but keep a log and call your dsn with your records, hopefully they'll help you to...

Re: Arrested for drunk in charge when actually Hyperglycaemi Drink driving is dispicable, I'm sure all would agree with you. But he wasn't doing that!!!? Apols mw - I wasn't attacking your thoughts or opinions, of course - it's a forum, a place for everyone's thoughts & opinions. I just worry...

Re: Arrested for drunk in charge when actually Hyperglycaemi Martwolves- So if anyone comments to the contrary of what you think they aren't sensible???????????????? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Brett, did you manage to get out & about today? Did the sunshine lift your mood at all? Hope things are looking up :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Arrested for drunk in charge when actually Hyperglycaemi Please please please, I really find the issue disturbing, and can't see how moral judgements are required here. Realise 'drinking' is a divisive issue but the post isnt about asking for opinions on whether he was right to have a few...

Re: Arrested for drunk in charge when actually Hyperglycaemi Cailesmark - I'm really pleased you posted the outcome, and pleased that the justice system worked on this instance. I think it's great you are working with the police with regards to diabetes education, a great way to move forward...

Totally get your lack of trust with the hcp's...sometimes we are nimbers not people. i have the eternal argument with them of wanting to be lower all the time to avoid complications, but I simply can't do it without hypos becoming part of the landscape. And then awareness disappears. Which is...

Yes faith...it's normal! It sounds idiotic but I liked it, it forced me to bed! A place I had been avoiding because it was too quiet & my mind would go overboard (weirdo!) so the tiredness was welcome. Keep going, it will subside. Great that you've talked it over & made a decision. Now you know...

Have to say, if that was me, I would drop basal by another unit and monitor my reaction...if STILL hypo-ing would drop by another etc. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App