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Hello Any folks on varied insulin to carb ratios for each meal? My sugar levels decided to go a bit crazy a few weeks ago, the main bug bear is where my basal (Lantus) held steady until well into 7 hours or so was starting to pull be down 3-4 laters after my morning jab. I noticed that I tend...

Hello because of excessive sweating in recent months (amongst others symptoms) I got my Thyroid retested. Last year my TSH was 1.7 vs range 0.35-5.0 Now it's 0.79 My T4 both times is 15 vs range 9-21 I know no on is able to diagnose, and I will take the results to my Endo on 21st Sept at my...

Hi all, I'm confused and to be honest really fed up these days. I found that about 2 weeks ago I was going into hypo territory within 2 hours of eating, so thought my basal actually needed to be reduced (for a change) dam this honeymoon! I take Lantus at set time each morning. (Novo to cover...

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So I thought I'd sussed it. My Lantus was perfectly adjusted, went to bed between 6-8s and woke up 5s/6s. I take my Lantus in the morning the only annoying thing was that I had to take it at 6am (so no lie ins but small for improved health eh) For three days now I have woken up with lovely...

So I'm pretty active these days. Trial and error continue but I think I'm getting the right balance now. However, my major embarrasment is the absolute oooooodles of sweat I emit. I mean dripping off my nose and everything. I used to 'glow' in the year's leading up to my diagnosis, in fact my...

Ah as my Diabetes progresses ever more, I'm finding my glucose rises significantly now when eating lentils. I never used to cover them but I do find I need to as I can go up 5 notches on my meter , 3 hours later even. Can someone post a link here to a chart where I can get carbs per 100g...

This is the second time I've had a cold since diagnosis and starting insulin. I used to be able to cope normally but now it really knocks me out. Is this because my Diabetes is still in the early stages and therefore my immune system is still being weird? I also had terrible leg cramp at during...

Hi all my husband and I are thinking about learning to swim and have found a local sports centre that will run a once weekly 10 week course. Do I need to keep my Diabetes kit in a waterproof bag near the pool or something, just in case I need to deal with a hypo? Thanks

I recall the days when a couple of weeks of intense excerise helped me to get results quickly, I used to be a size 8 once, but am sure as many women my weight can fluctuate throughout the years. Last year my exercise levels decreased as I was feeling tired and unmotivated, eventually I became...

Hi all, I hope one of you lovely people will help me to understand what's going on with me today. The only key changes I've made are: New Lantus pen started yesterday (from a new box) and new Novorapid pen (last in the box) started three days. I also had a lie in yesterday and today, so took...

I should really have checked my glucose before I got on the treadmill. I did 30mins of running last week - about 6-8 mins running and 2-3mins walking and managed 4km. However towards the end I started to feel way to hot and got off the treadmill feeling really light headed and spaced out. I...

I'm curious (nosey?) How much insulin (short acting) do you use on average per day? I was on about 6u per day (basal was 10u per day once a day, mornings) A few months on am about 15u per day (this has been the case for the past 3 weeks now). I've basically doubled the dose to cover the same...

It's a remarkably warm day today in.Glasgow and when I got home i felt a bit tired so thought I should have a nap. , Something made me check my sugar though I'm still recovering from a cold that really knocked me out yesterday so been a bit out if it generally. So my meter showed a 3.3. What...

Do LADAs have a rougher deal than T1s in the furst year or am I the only one in this frustrating situation? Once on insulin in December the difference was amazing. I was on small fixed bolus amounts with morning basal shot. I started going high randomly and was in a messy situation of trying...

Hi I'm been battling with my Pancreas the last fortnight now as my glucose levels were hitting 12 - 18, despite not changing a thing in my routine. I've now nearly got the right basal/bolus balance, for now, basically an increase on both, surprise surprise. However things can still be...

Hi all I had a 2.7 today, this the lowest I've ever been - dealt with it and fine, however am wondering is it ok to drive in a few hours? Or should I avoid doing anything active? Thanks

Hi all something the consultant said last month that got me thinking. He said for my double fig readings (in the teens) I was unusually symptomatic and also at A1c of 8.6 this is not usually the level to get the significant symptoms I was experiencing. So odd, as all my friends and family have...

I am getting a bit fed up that if i have a little bit of cake, biscuits or some milk choc my glucose level soars into the near 20s mark and i feel very symptomatic of hyperglaecemia. I eat healthily and keep a daily diary. I am on small insulin doses. Should i inject extra to cope with...

Hi my DN said don't cover pulses with insulin I had lentil curry. No other ingredients bar onions.spices water ginger. I felt awful and knew i was high 3 hours later i was 13.7 ( am on fixed small.amounts of basal/bolus).