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Hi, As my moniker suggests I live in Turkey. I was told to ALWAYS keep insulin in the fridge. Maybe this is because the average temperature is way higher than in UK. Today it touched 41C which is HOT. At night it is 30C+ Of course the house is air conditioned... I don't have a problem...

Thank you all for your very kind and helpful replies. This forum is VERY useful especially as I don't speak Turkish very well. For the record I have received excellent treatment under the Turkish health service. In so many ways they provide a better service for less in comparison with the NHS.

Hi, This was the advice of my doctor. Test before injecting Lantus. If Bs is lower than normal, split the dose. Start on 60/40 and take the second dose before breakfast. Then delay novo rapid dose until 1 hour after breakfast. Again measure Bs and calculate dose accordingly. If evening Bs...

Hi, Turkey is a big country! I am in Alanya. It would be good to talk with someone who uses the Turkish Health service. Thanks

Hello Everyone, I have been diabetic for 8 years, following a bout of acute Pancreatitis. For the first 5 years I was on pills. The type and strength of the pills increased until 2.5 years ago I was put on Insulin - Humalog 50/50 before Breakfast and Dinner. Last autumn I lost control of my...

Hi Kellibabi, I moved to Humalog 50/50 twice a day from tablets earlier this year. It took a couple of weeks to get used to injecting but I felt MUCH better after moving to Humalog. the tablets were not working well for me, My BG is now under control and life is good.

Hi Everyone, This is my first post on this forum so I think I need to give some background. I was first diagnosed type 2 in 1999, following a bout of pacreatitis. Recovered and managed to control with diet until 2005. Then went onto daily metformin. In 2009 my BS levels started to rise and...