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  1. oldoaktree

    Do you keep pens in pocket during the day?

    Thats a needle after 25 times+ use. Still looks pretty good to me!
  2. oldoaktree

    Do you keep pens in pocket during the day?

    I never bother changing the needle till it starts to feel uncomfortable. This is usually after i've finished the bottle, thats probably 25-30 injections. Never had any infection problems but will always throw away a needle that may have touched anything unpleasant. I think the above pictures...
  3. oldoaktree

    Worried about my eyes

    I have had moderate problems with some anurisms at the back of my eye which cleared up last year, but another was itentified at my last diabetic eye screening consultation lat month. I went for my normal eye appointment at my opticians, and they had a quick look around at the back of my eye...
  4. oldoaktree

    Changing to Degludec insulin

    I am about to be changed to the Degludec, mainly because of a bit of a rollercoaster ride I have been on with highs and lows with Lantus and Humalog over the past few years. Its better than It has been, but I've got problems with the 20 hours that Lantus works for sending me high at some points...
  5. oldoaktree

    Do you keep pens in pocket during the day?

    I wouldn't worry too much myself. I've just spent a month in North Africa with no cooling for my insulin. I tired to bury it as deep in my pack as possible but it did get very warm most days. Can't tell you if it changed it's effectivenest as things were all a bit different out there, but I...
  6. oldoaktree

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? I am Dave - How old are you? 43 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Stoke on Trent - Are you religious? Very open minded - Pick three words to describe your personality. Curious, Cynical Adventurous - Do you have...