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Than you for reply. Those would be good questions to ask. Do type 2s usually do the basal/bolus programme?

Thanks for reply. My HbA1c was 81 at diagnosis and my BS level at about 33/34. I started on insulin at 6 units then increased 2 units every 3 days until my average BS levels got to about 12 after meals, when I was using 20 units twice a day. My BS levels remained erratic around 12s until I...

Thanks for link, most informative site i’ve come across

Me too and I haven’t got any cocoa in the cupboard!

I currently check my levels before and 2 hours after each meal. When I tried to cut out carbs for 3 weeks my BS levels went very low and I had some hypos overnight and early morning. One very severe, being that I passed out in the bathroom, and this frightened me enough to start eating carbs...

sorry, another question. Does anyone know how it is decided which medication is prescribed at first diagnosis. I was given insulin but I have noticed that others have metformin or other meds (that I can’t spell lol!) . Thanks x

Hello all, i’m still getting used to diabetes so please excuse all the questions. I’ve been on insulin, Humulin 1, twice a day since diagnosis in April. I’ve read a lot about the influences carbs have on BG levels and just wondering that, if I reduce my carb intake enough, will my dose of...

I developed low thyroid function after being prescribed lithium for mental illness. Every 3 months I get a letter to advise me I need a blood test to check my lithium levels and thyroid function test. My lithium results go to the “lithium register” and the thyroid results to my Consultant...

Thank you for response. I’ve since realised it’s not even on this site it’s on .org site! I’m dangerous when left to my own devices lol x

Sorry John, what’s 3E drug induced, if you don’t mind me asking?

That’s terrible, you get told one thing and as you get your head round it they move the goalposts.

Thanks John, I didn’t have the c-pep or antibody tests, I was diagnosed off the back of the 3 monthly blood tests I need for other medications I take. Doesn’t sound very scientific does it? “Yes, you’re a fat beggar, you’ve got it,”

I stumbled across a thread (I think that’s what it’s called) recently for a tropical island where members just pop along and enjoy the facilities on offer. I really enjoyed reading the posts as they were funny but now I don’t know how to access it. Can anyone help me please? Thanks x

Don’t know about advantage as cricket isn’t my hobby, i’d ask my son but he isn’t home at the moment, but my brother, who is right handed in absolutely everything, bats left handed or “caggy” handed as they call it here in Leicester.

I’m also on the twice a day insulin regime, but mine are before breakfast and evening meal, and 3 meals a day. I never eat breakfast, never have done and for instance, yesterday I had my first meal at 3pm and my evening meal at 9pm, only injecting once, at 3pm, because I didn’t know if by...

I take a Boots Multi vitamin with digestive enzymes £8.99 for 90, once a day and also vitamin d high strength for 7 weeks, prescribed by gp, and then to continue with 1000 iu over the winter. I’ve read that most British people lack vit d over the winter months. I’m taking the multi vitamin to...

Out of curiosity, how does the dr diagnosis what type of diabetes you have? I only had a blood test to confirm mine.

It’s comforting to know that you guys would do research just to offer me some advice and reassurance. Thanks all x

Ok, will give it a go in the blender, thanks x

I never even thought about the carb content of milk until recently. I think because it’s a liquid, that there were no carbs in it, such naivety! I’m learning tho x