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    Ditching Lantus

    Whilst Lantus caused me a problem, it turned out that it was humalog that caused the worst of my problems. I've been feeling brilliant since I've been on hyperin porcine neutral and isophane. I split the isophane into two doses, 10 in the morning and 8 at night. Seems to work better for me...
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    Ramapril

    I've been on Ramipril for 4 weeks but I've got to go back to the doc for an alternative as I've been violently coughing at night until I'm sick, and/or had a nosebleed! I'm also getting a bit concerned as whilst the systolic hasn't changed, still in 140/150 range, the diastolic has dropped to...
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    still no change

    Ham, Please, please take note of what Jus says! (The lady knows what she's talking about!) I did exactly that, and I'm now off analog insulin completely, and I'm pain free. I ditched the Lantus before Christmas, and there was a miniscule improvement, but I didn't get off humalog until...
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    car insurance

    I'm with Sid on this one - the insurance company were fine - DVLA - pah! Incidentally, we've got travel insurance that comes with our bank account, and I phoned them on Thursday to tell them I'm on insulin, and they didn't seem to care either!
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    A quick update! Two weeks into animal insulin and what a difference. :D I've officially rejoined the human race. I still have slight tendon pain in ankles and wrists towards the end of the day, and the odd twinge, especially if I get cold, but otherwise I'm functioning normally. After...
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Fabulous DV, I was thinking about you yesterday. Well done! Barb
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Hi DV, I played the "it will be cheaper for the surgery" card at the end - it must be more expensive for them to pay out for painkillers and imodium than changing me to (I think) slightly cheaper animal insulin. Plus, of course, the gentle reminder that I'm the patient, I'm not stupid, I've...
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Thanks Jus, I'll give that one a whirl! We going into town today so I'll go to H & B. Thanks Barbara
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Thanks Jus, I wouldn't have managed it without your help. I would have rolled over and played dead. The only fly in the ointment from today is that my kidneys aren't feeling very well - only 40%. (S*****g consultant didn't tell me that!) However, that's another battle for another day...
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Hi All, I had my appointment today and the DSN will be phoning me to arrange the change to animal insulin. :D I don't think he was very impressed that I'd been taken off a basal, so it's on the cards that I'll get that back at a later date. Thank you for your posts and PMs, I'm very grateful...
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    Nigel, Yes, I was pretty shocked too. Being charitable, I can only assume that he didn't register what I was actually saying. (He was talking so much and so fast I think he blanked me!) I've made an appointment to see the GP on Monday, and I've got quite a lot of ammunition, now. The main...
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    Changing from Human Insulin to Animal Insulin

    I went to the clinic today to get off Lantus and on to an animal insulin. The consultant said that my levels were good - he thinks 10-12 fasting is GOOD! He said that he didn't think I needed a basal, and to carry on just using humalog and stop being hard on myself about carbohydrate. I give up!
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    Mind shifting approach to diabetes.

    That is a very useful link Catherine. It puts diabetes into perspective. Great stuff. Barb
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    seeing the doc again

    Well, yes, I thought about that too! I'm fairly new at this insulin thing, and I suppose, like everyone, I tend to think about how something affects me. I really do hope that you find out what's going on soon. And, sorry, but I have to disagree - he is the the nosiest person in the world...
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    I saw the DSN today ... and

    When I said that starchy carbs are pretty awful for good control, she actually smiled and agreed! I suspect she probably thinks in terms of so-called 'complex' carbs, but she raised her eyes heavenwards (in agreement - and still smiling) when I went on about breakfast cereals. Barb
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    seeing the doc again

    Hi Ham, I hope it works for you. It's taken a week for me to feel better. I still get the odd twinge, but I can move my arms fairly freely now - such a difference in a week! Marvellous, in fact. I'd forgotten what normal felt like. It's curious that the nurse asked if you were diabetic...
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    seeing the doc again

    Hi Ham & Jus I saw the DSN this afternoon and explained my problems to her (and handed over all my Lantus), and she will refer me to the senior DSN at the hospital to see what alternatives are available to me (apart from Levemir). I think that I've made progress! I know the hospital DSN as...
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    seeing the doc again

    Thanks for that Jus. I split my Lantus dose between a.m. and p.m. and I have to say that the BGs were pretty good, particularly fasting. I was rushing to the loo within 15 minutes of getting up though, (virtually housebound in the mornings) and I only had night problems once or twice. I am...
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    seeing the doc again

    Hello Jus, Just thought I'd mention that seeing your previous posts is what drove me to suspect Lantus might be at the root of my problems. I've now had 6 days abstaining from Lantus, and I feel amazing well! I've amost got my old energy and spark back after feeling 93 not 63 for so long. I...
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    seeing the doc again

    I'm seeing the DN on Wednesday because I've had the same serious stomach problems and muscle/joint pain. I intend to take my Lantus and hand it over! I've had stomach problems for 5 months, and muscle/joint pain for about 6 weeks. I've tested the theory for the second time by not taking...