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I'm type 1. Take levimer 10u at 8pm And 8am and novo rapid with meals Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank u blondie :-) that means a lot xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ok off for something nutritious! Thanks guys xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

What's the lowest bs that's safe to go to bed with? I'm new to the 'normal ranges' as the past 2.5years I was running high and my before bed readings regularly 9+ but now I'm better controlled jus wondered what was safe. My bs is 4.9 tonight for example. To snack or sleep?? X Sent from the...

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It's a good thing that those that find him testing and injecting off putting aren't diabetics themselves. Then they would b in a real pickle Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I take 10u 8am and 10u 8pm but currently working on increasing it gradually as my fasting bs still slightly high. I started off 2.5 years ago on 6u so it feels iv made a big (although slow) increase on the insulin. Suppose it's just whatever our bodies need :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: High bloods after exercise This happens me too. I take two split doses of levimer and novo rapid with meals. My bs always shoots up after a walk. Hoping it settles soon though xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

There is nothing shameful about diabetes or injecting to keep your body working as other non diabetics so why hide it gwheads?? It's a part of my normal lifestyle and a vital part at that. My health is more important than what others think Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi all. I work in a care home and have just been informed due to high sickness levels atm I have to cover two night duties tomorrow and thurs 8pm to 8am. I take my levimer 10u twice a day and novo rapid with each meal. This will be a first for me. Any tips?? Xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Anyone know of any type 1 support groups in northern Ireland xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

With regards to insulin and weight gain is it better to take a higher dose of levimer and smaller doses of novo rapid with each meal? Or if carb counting therefore smaller doses of novo rapid needed anyway is it better then to take less levimer and increase carb/bolus ratio to keep levels in...

I enjoy boiled egg mashed up in a cup with a knob of butter. I remember I loved this as a child also! Very filling xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I get those little red dots if I havnt changed my needle and bruises if I hit a wee vessel xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just an update peeps. In the past week I have lost 3lb. Almost halved my carb intake and therefor insulin bolus'. My fasting bs is now around 6/7 and I havnt had a reading over 10! This is massive for me. All your advice has helped sooo much. A few more tweaks and I'll be well on the way to good...

Iv lost 6lb in 2weeks by eating fewer carbs therefore needing lesa insulin and plan on carrying on this way. I suppose everyone is diff tho. Good luck xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks Anna :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi the past few days iv started to split my levimer. 10u at 8am 10u at 10pm. This morn however I stupidly slept in and didn't give my 8am dose until 11am :-0 iv now set an alarm on my phone so this won't happen again am just worried if I have done any damage??? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you Paula. Will split and increase my basal and keep testing and posting. Can't stress enough how much you are all helping. Thank you so much xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Dillinger. Thank you do much for the advice. That's quite clear I should be able to work it out by your directions. One thing I'm confused about is should I wait until I get my basal dose correct before adjusting my carb/insulin ratio? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App