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For someone who has been type 1 since 1977 I don't seem to know much :oops: Can someone please tell me what MDI means? Lorna

I take approx 3 x 25 Humalin S and 1 x 58 Levemir, HBA1c 6.2 Lorna

I have benn on Humalin S for years and have had no problems with it. I am alson on Levemir. Lorna

I have stage 4 chronic kidney disease

Alli is orlistat, the stuf you get on prescription is stronger than the Alli that you can buy. I have been on it for a while now and have lost about 12kg. I am type 1 (33 years) and I am also on tyroxine. It is not a miracle pill but it certainly has helped me focus on what I am eating, I get...

I have a massive weight problem and over the years the more weight I have put on the more insulin i need the more weight I put on................... Finally getting to grips with it now (fingers crossed) Lorna

I no longer get syringes on prescription but I much, much prefer them to the pens. When I was able to get them I used to use them to draw the insulin out of the vials for the pen! I found them much more accurate and never lost any insulin at the end of injection, I would go back to syringes...

and you are a type 2 ? wow :? :? Lorna

humulin S 24 units x 3 times daily Levemir 58 units 1 x daily Lorna

How??????? Lorna

To be honest with you, i would try and get those levels down, if I was at 11 I would feel quite rough, I like to be between 4.5 and 6 Lorna

I would say that 10 is high to go to bed on, I tend to go to bed between 5-6 and wake up with 8-10 Lorna

I thought insulin sensitivity was a type 2 problem? Lorna

Re: Disability Lving Allowance. I'm confused :? Is it just parents of children with typ1 one who can claim this allowance or can all adult type 1's claim it as well? I dont consider myself disabled Lorna

when i first passed my driving test many years ago the insurance was loaded then came the Disability Discrimination act and insurance companies are no longer allowed to load your premium. you must tell them and you must inform Swansea, you will only get a 3 year licence but it is pretty hassle...

Thanks Fergus, i am getting high readings in the evening so will start splitting my dose, do you split yours 50/50? Lorna

At last, someone who takes as much as me :wink: Lorna

Thanks Suzi, I tend to get high readings before my evening meal, maybe I shall try splitting my dose in to 2 Lorna

What are the advantages of spliiting Levimir in to 2 doses? I currently take 54 units each evening Lorna