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    Mike Dixon.....RIP

    For those of you who remember our friend Mike Dixon I'm sorry to report his passing on the 22nd of June. His wife Laurel has asked me to pass on this news to his chums on here.......
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    Pen needles

    I get my 4mm Novo Fine needles on perscription after a consultation with my DSN about brusing.........if you cant get them on perscription Novo Fine needles can be brought over the counter or from lots of on line places..
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    How to check insulin delivery from pen

    You need to do the 2 unit air shot then dial up 20 units and squirt slowly into the outer needle lid.....the liquid should reach upto the top of the lid to the collar between the lid and its shank.
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    Indy51

    A kind and gentle soul........A steadfast friend........Always willing to help. Sweet Dreams Indy......you will be missed by many.
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    Evening so all

    @ally1 Lovely to hear from you........and such Great news........ its about time he got his "come-uppance"........your perseverance and determination has finally paid off.....you are a super star.........:happy:. XXXX
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    Insulin temporary use to return control

    I don't want to de-rail this thread but I feel I should remind others that some t2's have no choice but to use insulin. I am an insulin dependant t2........as are many.......I don't produce any insulin myself due to pancreatic failure and have no other option. .....and there may be many reasons...
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    Type 2 Finger pricking

    Hi @shawie59 and welcome.....If you are on insulin your Dr should be providing you with a glucose meter and the strips that fit it even if you are on fixed doses.........if he/she refuses to do so point him towards the local NHS CCG guidelines which will tell him his responsibility and which...
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    Covid vaccine halted in other countries

    Both MrSD and I have had the AZ vaccine with some minor side effects.........We have had clots in the past and MrSD had a stroke a couple of years ago but we decided to go with whatever one was offered as the risks of dying from Covid or suffering long lasting health problems after is greater...
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    I am NOT a diabetic ...

    Personally I don't give a hoot......I have been called worse in my time, as long as they remember to call me in time for my dinner I can ignore the rest.
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    Needle Change Concern

    Hi.....well it could be just a coincidence......these things do happen but on the other hand maybe not, it can also depend on the amount of fatty tissue you have to inject in. Have they changed the brand of needles.....as that can make a difference to the quality of the needle which can make a...
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    How much insulin are you prescribed??

    @Libby3781 Your GP has no right to refuse you an increase in your insulin prescription, he/she is supposed to be there to support you regardless of their own thoughts on the matter and not try to force you to change your medication routine which the hospital have put you on. If he tries or...
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    true result test strips

    @malcolmjw , Don't hesitate go back to the GP's and ask them to replace your meter and strips now. As Gliclazide is a glucose lowering drug and can cause hypo's you should be getting a meter and strips from your GP it is a a requirement they provide you with one, they may change the meter and...
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    Insulin flow

    Here you go as shown in the Novopen function guide, they are using NovoFine needles so the caps may be of a different size.
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    Insulin flow

    Prime pen as usual with 2 units.........dial up 20 full units then squirt slowly into upturned needle cap.......the liquid should fill the thin neck of the cap to where it splays out to fit the tube neck....... be aware the insulin can bubble up if not squirted slowly........some needle caps are...
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    Insulin and weight loss

    Providing you keep to a sensible way of eating you shouldn't put on weight, Insulin will if misused to go back to a carb rich diet make putting on weight easier, but if used the right way to cover your normal diet then you should have no problems.........I was 9st 6lbs when I started Insulin in...
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    2 unit jump

    Hi @NaijaChick , I believe Lilly does the same if you contact their Customer Services they will send you a new pen, till it arrives you should contact your Gp or Diabetic Clinic to replace the pen as soon as possible.
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    2 unit jump

    Hi @NaijaChick ......it sounds as if your pen maybe faulty, if you are using the prefilled pens it would be best to change it, if on the other hand you are using the pens that require the tubes you insert I advise you contact your surgery and get them to script you a replacement as soon as...
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    Type 2 Yaltormin Pain

    I just had a look at the Patient leaflet for your tablets and muscle pain and cramps are indicated as a side effect, I suggest you read it and if the pains started when you started these tablets you go back to your GP and tell him you shouldn't be having this pain.
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    Diabetics R Us

    @Antje77 , So sorry for your loss, he looks a lovely lad..........such kind, loving and knowing eyes........Hold him close in your heart and memory and he will always be with you........big HUGS,
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    I don't know which I am!

    @JPW1 . Hi you are not alone in your oddity, its quite possible you are like me a "Non-producer" especially as you are a skinny skinny as I am, my specialist admitted he'd no idea as to why I'd become a non-producer so he did every test he could think of but they posed more questions than they...