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  1. Desbrina

    Long Acting Insulin

    Anyone else have issues with their long acting insulin. I'm on my 4th brand now. Started on Lantus - Had horrible burning sensation at injection site, and sites were always sore Moved to Levimir - Started off alright but ended up with itching, to the point where I would scratch to it bled Moved...
  2. Desbrina

    BD Viva vs BD Microfine Ultra Needles

    Hi all I've been changed to the BD Viva needles from the Microfine Ultra ones. I find i can't get on the with the new ones, i'm needle phobic and the new ones hurt a lot more than the old ones. Have spoken to my GP who said I can't go back the microfine ones, spoken to my nurse who said that...
  3. Desbrina

    Semi new diagnosis

    Hi I've been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 since christmas 2013 Have recently just been told that its actually type 1. Was previously being treated with metformin and forxiga Had my first clinic visit on wednesday, was expecting to have to argue to keep using my meter, a contour next usb. I'd...