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5.4 for me this am insulin controlled

It was 5.4 this am

Hi lowri and a big welcome to the forum I'm glad you've joined this is the place to get all the help and advice you need it's a big deal when you're diagnosed at a young age I was only 16when I was diagnosed that was 44yrs ago and the good thing is treatments have come a long way since then so...

Just like to say welcome to the forum I'm not sure about lucozade I always carry glucose tablets or jelly babies they always work for me keep looking someone will advise on lucozade good luck with everything.

Hi I've been taking lantus at night for past 10-12yrs without to many problems you could ask your dsn if you could change to evenings and see what they say let us know outcome thanks.

Hi and welcome you've come to the right place for advice sorry don't know much about type 2 as I'm type 1 insulin controlled but I know a lot of people struggle with metformin side affects etc you could ask doctor /dsn to try metformin slow release tablets I think they may suit you better only...

Great news keep it up hugs to you

Hi not too worry you but he needs to go and get it checked preferably in a and e just in case he's done more damage then it looks that way they can give him antibiotics to stop any infection before it starts any injury like this should be investigated especially as he's diabetic and more prone...

Hi and welcome to you

Hi Eli Lilly make the huma memoir pens and they do come with dosage memory so you might get one on prescription give it a go all the best.

Hi went to see a doctor last week as i got an inner ear infection which has pushed my b's up a little but not that much maybe a few 10s but i was managing them ok knew reason why anyway i saw a locum doctor none of my usual ones were available any way they looked at my b's diary which i usually...

Kieraw hi don't know much about Addison's disease all i know its an adrenal gland deficiency and it's a long term condition i think but not sure it stops the body from producing two types of hormone the adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys but as I'm not a medical expert i think its best you...

Hi mine was 6.5 not bad.

Gill just a hi and welcome to the forum

Hi eternal123 i agree just wait until you see you're doctor and if you have got diabetes just stay on the forum i sure everyone will give you support on your journey to finding out what diabetes is all about and also attend all your appointments good luck with everything.

Hi sounds good to me let's hope it works keep fingers crossed all the best

Hi try washing and soaking them in warm water for a couple of minutes works for me give it a go ?Ps don't squeeze your fingers to tightly just gently draw the blood down.

Hi just a quick welcome to you.

Hello tonydowie I'm not to sure about bydureon but i use trulicity which i believe is similar once a week injection and when i started this last august i had terrible side affects similar to what your getting so i suppose it's possible it's you medication that's causing this if it doesn't...

Hi just phone you're local councils waste disposal department and tell them you have a number of sharps bins that need collecting as far as I'm aware they will collect and dispose of them for free i have been on this system with my council for about 10yrs can't be sure but give it a go good luck