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We take quick acting (bolus) insulin to work with the carbs we take. If I don’t eat, I don’t need insulin. That’s not entirely true because the body will convert body fat, so I continue to take my background (basal) insulin. Works no problem. Everyone should be on a carb counting regime. That...

Wish I could help you. I’ve had type1 for over 40 years and UC for about 20 years. Maybe I’m lucky but I manage. I’m 70, love my whiskey and don’t make any adjustments to my diet for UC. My last flare up was over 2 years ago and I’m due to see my UC consultant anytime (missed my appointment as I...

Sick day procedure with raised blood glucose up to 15, is to work out your normal daily total insulin dosage, basal plus bolus and take 10% of this every two hours during the day. With blood glucose over 15 you should take 20% every two hours. In the past I’ve found this works.

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Hi Linda, been looking through the threads to see if any one else has my problem and there you are. I've been on Lantus and Novorapid for some years now. Previously I was on Levemir and however much I injected it never controlled my background BG. With Lantus, it was perfect. One injection of...