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Hi Rainbowbrite I am in a similar position to yourself following a positive anti Gad test. That was in January this year so I am slightly further down the road than you. Take each day at a time. It does get easier. I would recommend the Carbs & Cals book or App. I have found them both useful...

Hi there. Taking steroids will unfortunately raise your blood sugars and make them more difficult to manage. I have been on steroids for the past 18 months so have experienced this first hand. Things will settle down once you stop them. Unfortunately prednisoline is not a drug that you can just...

Hi Energize After reading this tread I have been experimenting with Glimp. You enter the results of the finger pricks by hitting on the cross on the top part of the app. Just along from the Glimp logo. One question I have is do you enter finger pricks taken at the same as libre readings ? I...

Hi Ivan Sorry to hear about the problems you are currently experiencing. I have Type 1 Diabetes and have been on immunosuppressant therapy for about 10 years. This has not resulted in any problems for me relating to my diabetes. I am also on steroids and that has caused many problems for my...

Hi Mack625. I have a Samsung J6 and it does have NFC. Have not tried it with libre as yet but hope to do so soon Hope this helps

Good I hope you find this a useful way to keep track of your journey

Good luck with testing. Have you managed to link your meter to your phone or tablet ?.

Hi Neman I use this monitor. I did download the app onto my phone but found it drained the battery too much. I now have the app on my iPad and it works ok. It was easy to make the link between my iPad and the meter It lets you see how your levels are doing in graph form. Once you have your...

Hi Pambish I am in a similar situation to you in as much as I have been on prednisone now for over a year. Thankfully I am in the process of reducing it albeit slowly. I am also on Humulin I. I would suggest you speak with your DSN for some guidance. The way it was managed for me was not to...

Hi there That sounds right. A small dose may be enough to get your levels under control. Keep monitoring your blood sugar. Hope things go okay

Hope things go okay tomorrow. Your DSN will give you guidance on the number of units etc. Keep in regular touch with them for support. They will start you on low doses which will be adjusted depending on your bloods. Keep coming back here for advice and ask as many questions as you need.

It was very frustrating. Hopefully you too will get some answers soon

Hi WhitcCat27 I was diagnosed as type 2 over 2 years ago. I have other autoimmune conditions and a family history of Type 1 diabetes. Due to the way I presented ( classic symptoms of weight loss about 15 kg, urinary frequency etc) I asked about the possibility of me having type 1 rather than...

It is a slow process finding the correct does of insulin. I hope that you begin to see and feel the benefits soon. Have a lovely Christmas

Hi James1968 It does take time to find the right dose of insulin. They always err on the side of caution and take it slowly to prevent a rapid drop in blood sugar. Keep checking your blood sugars regularly and keep a note of them. Also keep in regular contact with your DSN

Hi Shafiek786 Welcome to the forum. Do you have any specific questions ?

Hi Brian, There appears to be quite a few of us in this club. I have an underactive thyroid, rheumatoid arthritis and colitis. They are also now questioning whether I may have type 1 rather than type 2 diabetes. It does often happen that autoimmune conditions go together.

Congratulations that is excellent news Emma. Take care of yourself

Hi Fenn I am also on Humulin I. I take mine in the morning. I know that quite a few people take medium and longer acting insulin at night. I also take humalog three times before breakfast, lunch and evening meal. I would suggest discussing any changes this your DSN. Hope this is some help

Hi there. If going onto insulin is right for you it is not as bad a you think. However it it does sound that very long since your diagnosis. I would suggest you ask at your next appointment why this is being suggested. You can listen to all the info and then say you want some time to...