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  1. irishrichard

    Lantus

    I was taking 30 units at night but when I split it, I ended up taking 14 units in morning and evening and that worked for me! It took a few days to sort it out though and make sure you get advice from doctors before doing it :-) Do you eat enough before you sleep? It could just be something...
  2. irishrichard

    Lantus

    Hey, Am on insulin Pump now but when I used Lantus, initally I was taking at night time but after having numerous night time hypos, I then split the dose into 2 and took it in morning and night time :-) You should have been given an idea by the consultant who diagnosed you as diabetic? When...
  3. irishrichard

    The pump and your relationship

    Usually just unplug it and put it back on afterwards :-)s Never had anyone say anything about doing so :-) Explained it was just easier and less risk involved in breaking it :-)
  4. irishrichard

    I will join the pump club next week!

    Having a pump has been huge help for me :-) It takes a couple to days to get everything spot on so don't worry :-)
  5. irishrichard

    Man Problems :-( Advice/help needed

    Thanks for the replies and he prescribed me tablets so will look and see how they go! If not, he'll get me an appointment with someone who deals directly with the problem! I live in France so NHS not applicable
  6. irishrichard

    Man Problems :-( Advice/help needed

    Hi Guys, Male here, 20 yrs diabetic and on pump for the last year! Last Hab1c was 6! Problem is i've not been able to get erections! Have seen doc but not pushed to help and advised to get Viagra or Cialis Would like to chat to anyone who might be able to give me information or advice...
  7. irishrichard

    HbA1c result!!

    Congrats to both of you :D
  8. irishrichard

    Long Haul Flight Advice

    Thanks for that Noblehead! I intend to so making sure I've every area covered lol
  9. irishrichard

    Long Haul Flight Advice

    Thanks for all the replies folks Have decided to bring my own food with me, a few sandwiches etc just in case, with some coke etc in case of a hypo! I've never had troubles with 2 or 3 hr flights so this is my first long haul flight so want everything to go perfect
  10. irishrichard

    Long Haul Flight Advice

    Hi Doug, Am in Business but might book to be safe! Cheers
  11. irishrichard

    Long Haul Flight Advice

    Hi Folks, Am flying from Paris to Toronto in a couple of weeks time so wondering what should I look out for? Don't want to take diabetic meal as heard there c**p lol So will I just explain to air hostess when entering that I'm diabetic? Also should/will I reset times on pump when I arrive...
  12. irishrichard

    Should I or not

    Hi Hazey, All I can say is ince I"ve gone on a pump about 5 months ago, I feeling 100% better in myself, i'm starting to get warning signs of hypos which I had lost and my Hab1c has fallen from 8.7 to 6.9! You need to weight up why your Consultant suggested it to you? What were your Hab1c...
  13. irishrichard

    Before or after?

    My Pump Rep advised me to change set in morning before breakfast as when i bosul for it, it should alarm if not put on properly! It seems to work well for me this way so always change before i have meal, i.e. breakfast or lunch!
  14. irishrichard

    Started pumping today!

    Good luck with everything, like it's been said, just ensure you check bg levels more actively, especially during the night! :-)
  15. irishrichard

    how many total basal units are u on a day??

    Am on 12.8 units a day and diabetic nurse and Pump Rep say its low enough! Am very active and slim athletic build too, never stop moving :-)
  16. irishrichard

    HBA1 results after just 2 months

    Fantastic news and well done :D
  17. irishrichard

    First Consultation since getting pump

    My french consultant is treating me now! I lived in France for years and was getting great treatment there but moved back to Ireland 2 yrs ago! Then started getting hypos etc and asked for my irish consultantto change my insulins, which he refused, and then if I could be considered for pump...
  18. irishrichard

    First Consultation since getting pump

    Really happy with the possibility of the hypo awareness coming back! Consultant said, we"ll keep dosages of basal and bolus the same and in october, change to suit me better! Have to keep bloods with 6mml - 11mml at moment to try and bring back all the signs of a hypo! The confidence i have in...
  19. irishrichard

    First Consultation since getting pump

    Hi Folks, Was at consultant yesterday, the first time sinceI had pump installed etc! Before the pump, had lost hypo awareness, having hypos every day practically, lost weight, no energy etc and in general, not a happy person :evil: Hab1c was 7.9% Yesterday, Hab1c 7.5%, in past 6 weeks had 1...
  20. irishrichard

    Over the moon!

    Great news on those results :D Similar to you, I'm on my 3rd week of being on pump and my blood levels have evened out and no signs of hypos! Long may it continue!