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If I understand correctly the it would still require the same amount of insulin, controlling spikes is dependant on timing of insulin

it all depends on how you react as an individual, there is no right or wrong answer

Wash, dry thoroughly, if slightly dry apply moisturiser/body lotion, problems are more likely to occur if you have nerve damage and loss of sensation as you may not feel yourself getting a cut etc, I watch one toe as I have nerve damage from an accident before I was diabetic but I haven't...

Sorry do you mean you have only had a difference in levels since having other oats? I've only ever eaten Quaker Jumbo Rolled Oats as it is less processed than normal porridge (terrible as I'm Scottish lol) xx

Probably telling you that you cant manage the amount of carbs at that time of the day Through diabetes journeys tolerances can change so yes you may have been ok with it but now its telling you its too much, most find they are more insulin resistant in the morning Porridge and cereals are very...

There are many type 2's on a basal/bolus regime (exactly what you are on) that carb count and adjust their insulin to suit and match what they are eating so in my opinion if they have a problem with it they are absolute idiots and need retraining and also told to stick it where the sun don't...

No I've not had a bleed and no I don't drive xx

yes 3 years ago I'm only turning 28 in November, I was diagnosed Type 1 a week before my birthday my last check up went well after the lasering so fingers crossed in 2 weeks it will be good news but I'm terrified Yes up in my part of Scotland they only use the new mmol so last check in may...

i was diagnosed Type 1 in November 2016 when I was admitted to hospital with ketones I had one session of lasering and have to have regular check-ups and nope never been discharged from the eye department Control has been good was diagnosed at 101 but highest I've had since was only 53 at the...

Some often find when on a split basal that they require more at 1 of those times (meaning am or pm) and its not just as easy as a straight 50/50 split so this may be the case for you I don't talk from experience myself though as I've only ever used Tresiba but this is information I've picked...

Sorry but nobody can answer that question not even the eye specialists can tell if your problems will reoccur down the line etc I've never had an annual retinopathy screening as less than a month after my type 1 diagnosis I was diagnosed with diabetic macular oedema and have had countless...

Sorry have you got proliferative retinopathy and are awaiting laser treatment? unfortunately there is no right or wrong answer, my hba1c was good but I still had to have lasering to both eyes for it last year, you can live normally though why do you think you wouldn't be able to? xx

even with the same brand and type of meter they can show a difference, I think to be within margins its within 10-15% difference they can show If the control solution is showing it within the ranges then I'd just stick with it

Afternoon :) haven't been in here in a while so thought it was time to show my face again lol 5.3 for me this morning just before 7 xx

Your team should've told you what to do in these kind of circumstances, am I right in thinking that NovaMix 30 is a mixed insulin? if so then it has a basal in it so I wouldn't advise missing that out or you'll more than likely end up with high levels, best advice would be either call 111 and...

sugar is in most things, as a diabetic you shouldn't be looking at just the sugar content, you should be looking at total carbohydrates as that's what effects levels xx

Some Type 2's can manage a little porridge with some berries so if your used to a large portion but you test and see spikes you could try reducing your portion size first, diabetes is all about finding what works for you as an individual as it varies greatly from person to person, things like...

yeah and that's great for those that get that news but after my own problems its always best to go and get checked out xx

I'd definitely attend your opticians appointment despite the differing opinions you will get from members I talk from experience and while they say not to go to the opticians I did and less than a month after I was diagnosed Type 1 I was diagnosed with diabetic macular oedema which I have had...

the worry is that constant higher levels may lead to complications later in life As mentioned the way you spoke it seems you are describing false hypo's at those levels and that will continue at those levels until your body gets used to lower levels I certainly wouldn't want to be waking...