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Hi, I am on large amounts of insulin (at the moment My bolus averages up to 300 units per day plus my basal dose and corrections on top of that ) and use the 3ml cartridge which I have to fill it sometimes 2x a day. Being on a disability pension means I have to be very careful with money...

Hi Johnpol, I also use the Medtronic 640g pump. Previously used the Minimed mio. I had times with both pumps were my levels were increasing despite having insulin on board, also after giving bolus for highs. My DNE advised me that it looked like I was not absorbing the insulin, known as...

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Hi Sunflower, I know you may not want to hear the comments about not doing your bgl readings, however I say this for the following reasons. 1. You have a new baby, your body is still adjusting from giving birth 4 months ago and your hormones are still out of whack. 2. Here in Australia a HbA1c...

Hi Sunflower, I know you may not want to hear the comments about not doing your bgl readings, however I say this for the following reasons. 1. You have a new baby, your body is still adjusting from giving birth 4 months ago and your hormones are still out of whack. 2. Here in Australia a HbA1c...

Yes, my DEd programmed all my details into my pump ie, ratios etc. I just need to add my carb count when eating and the pump calculates everything for me. I message her between visits if any concerns, download my records and she messages back any changes needed, and how to change them. If she...

Hi there, you have several things you need to look at here, mostly is learning to carb count and how to adjust your insulin requirements. Keep pushing your medical team to get on the Dafne course. You have not said how long after your meal you tested when you got your high readings, usually...

Hi there, It used to be only suggested for type 1s to have three meals plus snacks to help avoid the risk of hypos. It apparently also varies between doctors and educators.

Hi Tipetoo, I also live in Bundaberg, where do you get your bread from?

Hi everyone, I have been reading the posts here and it sounds like there are different food labeling requirements in England. Here in Australia the first column is the amounts of carbs etc for the portion size, be it the meal itself if is single serve meal or the amount per serving size ie. this...

I tried weight watchers back in early 2006. Because they said loosing only 500g per week despite working long hours and being on my feet all day they kept reducing my points to make me eat less. One of the doctors I worked for knew I was doing this and commented on the tiny amount of food I was...

Hi and welcome. I asked my Endocrinologist years ago as my insulin requirements were increasing, I was up towards 300 units per day of Lantus and Novorapid. He told me there is no such thing as too much insulin it takes whatever it takes to control your levels as we are all different. I am now...

As per dancer, I use the 640g pump and my targets are set at 6-6. You just override the alert about it being outside the normal values.

My highest was 29mmol while I was at work. I had sat to do my patients notes and lost nearly an hour of time, I was just staring at the wall. Stopped at After hour clinic on my way home. From what we worked out I had a kidney infection. My worst foods to cause high spikes are pasta, homemade...

Hi Alex, I was taught and also taught my patients to use the side of the finger to test as your nerve endings are in your finger tips and by using them you run the risk of nerve damage to them. I am not saying that pricking the side is any less painful but there is less risk if any of damaging...

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Unfortunately not. I Was fired after having sick leave for 4 weeks despite being told my job was safe. Since then have been diagnosed with other issues related to my diabetes and so no one will look at me re work.

Hi Tipetoo, I also live in Bundy. I can’t believe the issues that diabetics in England have with their diabetic supplies. It is scary, we have it so much better here. Nursing for 32yrs in both NSW and QLD

sorry everyone, still getting used to using this. my post landed up in Bloodthirsty's post and not as my own. Therefore deleted it from there and reposted. Just noticed my message was not showing. So I will try again. The article listed at the top of Bloodthirsty's message seems to take the...

As for Scotts post the test strips are not for urine they were for blood testing. I also used the same type in 1982ish.