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Hello. I am a long standing type 1. About 6 months ago my wife did a b/s test and the result was 11.4- after a meal. About 2 hours later it was 6.6. I have kept an eye on this, and notice her b/s readings can reach 14 after meals, but drop to 6 or 7 within 2-3 hours. Last night...

I have recently switched from Lantus/Novorapid treatment to Tresiba/Novorapid. My Lantus dose had been 28u daily. I am now increasing the Tresiba to 32u and also Novorapid doses increasing. Any observations from members who have similarly switched would be appreciated

Hello. I use a Contour Ascensia meter, together with Contour strips. What other Contour machines can I use with the same strips that I am currently using for my Ascensia meter. Thanks

I am on a regime of Novorapid/Lantus insulin injections. I have previously read on this forum that injecting these two insulins within a short time of each other is not recommended. What about injecting a small corrective dose of Novorapid shortly after taking my daily Lantus...

Hello. This question related to my wife's blood sugar readings. She is in excellent health, aged 61 and weighs 9 stone and has no history of raised sugar levels. I AM INSULIN DEPENDENT-FOR OVER 50 YEARS. About a week ago I tested her sugar level-it was 14.1. This was 10 pm...

Hello. I am aware that this machine is no longer available, although the strips remain , and are still available. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these machines, please? Many thanks.

Hello. I have been taking insulin for 49 years. I am currently taking LANTUS as A basal insulin and take NOVO RAPID before meal times, and also as a correction dose for high readings. I take 16 units Lantus and usually 10 units before meals Novo rapid. About 3 weeks ago my readings...