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@Bcgirl Me 7.5. dropped 40% overnight after meal out, previous eve. 7.5 is allowed for me bcgirl Perhaps do what Im about to do , which is to contact my GP practice via the Diabetes doctor. I need to discuss my regime with the GP or DB do .

@grantg I use a levemir pen , its not sophisticated - only once a day. Thanks for the info. However Levemir is being closed down in 2026. And in anticipation Ive arranged a research project I'll write about it shortly on a discussion page . Its worked but not viable in the longterm . I want...

@OrsoKartt recently i have tried an experiment. I usually inject one levemir dose of 20 at 6.30 6.45. But my breakfast readings are usually 10 _ 15. (Eggs or fish ), Hence lunch, or main meal can be similar . So experimented I will write elsewhere on this

Thanks for the suggestions I will go through them all and reply to some . I should have pointed out that I am type 2 - metformin + One insulin a.m. My husband is going to learn how to do a fingerprick in case I had a flu like illness rendering me temporarily unwell. Then he wants to try the...

5.7 the first day in 4 yrs that my readings have been under 10 for all 5 readings today. Im experimenting with my Levemir injection time. I will need to consult the doc shortly

Hi Thats a thought. I'll look up keto and learn about it. I found a keto mix in Holland and Barrett for snacks and cakes. So maybe. Keto would be ok for some meals .I'll check Hi The reply mechanism has gone beserk !! How can I make a general reply please . I tried a reply to Ellie M and...

We are thinking of moving , a bungalow,; or a retirement cottage (lunch provided ); or is it care home If a bungalow is picked Id like to have some meals delivered for 4 days a week. If the retirement one the meals wouldn't be diabetic as such, but I could have portion sizes , I presume...

HARVESTER Prawn cocktail. Christmas Dinner . Turkey, Roast potatoes( shared with my son ), broccoli , peas (portion), Yorkshire pudding, small portion of stuffing and gravy.very small glass of redwine spritzer (with own no sugar lemonade )

1/2 clementine ; 1/2 large kipper ; a slice of rye brick bread, a mug of decaf tea Turkey & kale cazuela ( Turkey, onion, chopped tomato, garlic, herbs, dessertspn of sherry, new pots portion ) A stewed plum with no sugar yog an dollop of protein yog. Almond flakes . Water Coronation...

7.7 after a birthday meal, the previous evening. 10.2 @ 10pm. 7.7 is good during an experimental period of using levemir at 3-4a.m !! The next test at 10am is more crucial.

1Scrambled Egg (1 1/2 eggs) with garlic, 2 x Slices of Rye bread 2 Grilled trout with benecol spread & philadelphia cheese/herbs with kale and sprouts and a handful of small grilled skin on chips, 1/2 chopped pear, no sugar yog plus dollop of protein yog 3 35g of mushroom pate , lentil...

Hi thanks everyone for this info. I will contact the diabetic GP at our practice. I have just 2 pens. left. Recently I discovered that it takes 4_5 hours to act which could explain readings of 13 - 15 post breakfast readings. Consequently high readings after midday main meal and possibly for...

Hi I dong know how to add a new answer except this way. Thanks for the info

Hi. I recently read that Levemir is being stopped, presumably that means stopping production Has anyone else heard of this? Was it fake news. ?

Hi Not unusual. Others have mentioned high percentage choclate eg Morrisons 85%. Once a day I take a 20th of a bar Crunch it in my mouth then melt it in to a ball and suck on the ball. The chocolate has to live in a place i never look eg (a saucepan). Or find something else very low...

I have changed my routine. If this works I will seek advice, if it works. Watch this spot

Keep at it . Its very disconcerting when one tries hard and life seems to go against you . Little help was available in my early days but my GP now says everythings under control (51 - for reasons) I'd say that if your not being contacted by GP or Nurse they arent over worried . Keep up the...

Sorry the poll didnt work out too well. A member who knew how to form polls helped me in the end. The idea was to find out if there are many members using 1 insulin a day plus meds. I have some queries about my regime . The replies wers often coming from type 1s or type 2s not on insulin. Type...

Thank you. I hope this is working for you........ Im on one levemir injection a day, 20 units,(6.45 a.m) and 2 x 500 Metformin. My GP is happy that my diabetes is under control. However I am concerned with certin aspects of this regime.