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Hi, Sadly I have been in hospital three times in the last few months, unscheduled visits, and not diabetes related, so obviously not carrying medications with me. I have found that nurses and even Dr's take note that one is a diabetic type 1, and then promptly ignore it. I have found that the...

I have been type 1 for over 30 years, ( now 64), and was told over 20 years ago I had issues with circulation and a failing return blood flow in my legs, which interestingly is not obvious on a doppler / ultrasound test. I was also assured way back then that any foot issues, I'd be seen by NHS...

Just remember, fast acting is just what it says, it's effect tapers off so at a guess, had you left it alone and taken readings, the speed of drop would have decreased, possibly even reversed if the carbs were still being digested and the insulin had worn off, which is where the basal insulin...

I was told when it got changed that Novorapid and Levermir was the best regime to use. Think I have been through at least three insulin changes over the years.

I'm Type 1, on Levermir and Novorapid, with metformin due to insulin resistance issues years ago, 1000mg morning and evening. If I forget the metformin, insulin simply fails to kick in. Been type one for over 30 years. Been having the usual issues with levels going up and down and was put onto...

Interesting, because , like many things diabetic, one seems to be left to find out the hard way !.

I am type 1 of over 30 years, and having recently been put onto the Libre monitor I have been watching the data with interest. To keep things reasonably in balance I now find the insulin ratio's between morning and evening need to be different. I use Novorapid and Levermir. Currently finding...

Given the issues that seem to arise with the Libre system, if I used a pump, I'd be very worried !. Just had a sensor failure on Libre 2 where it went way off telling me I was hypo when I was'nt anywhere near, not to mention all the reading errors it gave today. It reminds me of the Libre...

I'd have thought it simple, a type two has a degree of leeway, a type on lives or dies by the information they have on BG levels.

Fortunately, for the most part I can rely on the hospital, and yes, they do provide often better service, the problem comes with the likes of meters. I have just had to cease using my Aviva Expert meters because I am told the strips cannot be prescribed anymore as the meter is obsolete (...

Wow. Are you meaning me or the Consultant Specialist who said it?. His comment was thet the vast majority of type 1 cases emerge either before your late teens or in ones 50's and over ( Juvenile onset and mature onset ). I only know that he, at the time, and other consultants since have remarked...

When I was found to have an issue, I underwent glucose absorption tests, and the diagnosis was Glucose intollerance. No medicine at that time was prescribed, and avoiding sugar brought things onto an even keel. The change was very abrupt, and the full range of medication used for type 2 to...

Been there, tried that, still hasn't changed.

I have been diabetic for about 30 years now, having gone from a glucose intolerance, to full blown type 1 very abruptly in my thirties. All past Diabetic Clinics, and indeed the current hospital one say I am very definitely Type 1, last time I asked, the Consultant thought it was a strange...

As I understand it, there is a great deal of pressure for patients in certain groups to be on Statins, and more importantly is your cholesterol result overall or split into the good and bad cholesterol as I gather there are two types

Apparently the B12 vitamin has a huge acceptable range, 180 was apparently regarded as low, then they moved the goal post to something like 140, and the upper end of the range is 900 !.

I am type 1, been diabetic for over 30 years, and am on metformin due to developing insulin resistance. Once, long ago I was tested for B12 level as it apparently gets affected by metformin in some patients. I have been having steadily worsening issues with health for over two years, and with...

Sounds like she's not that well up on things. Been type one somewhat longer, and have been on metformin for years due to developing an insulin resistance. If I miss a dose of metformin, the insulin essentially fails to work. You need to talk with a diabetic specialist nurse practitioner at the...

All down to you and the GP. I've been on 2000mg daily for probably over 15 years now. I'm Type 1, and went onto it because of insulin resistance. If I forget to take a dose, it's very obvious on doing a blood test, the insulin just doesn't kick in ! I started on ordinary Metformin, however...

Thanks everyone. Glad, but sad and angry it seems to be more than just me !. Without going into great detail, I will be chasing this up with the Trust, because on the surgical front I was subject to a major surgical error, which none of the medics have owned up to, but the qualified nurses and...