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My diabetes consultant has now told me to test 4x daily instead of 7/8?.?? Sent from my SM-T810 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

@catapillar it was the first time i had seen her and showed her my BG diary - she said that had i been diagnosed by here she would never have told me to aim for 4-7. that for a newly diagnosed she wouldn't want me going below 7 otherwise i would risk a hypo. I have had 1 hypo since diagnosis...

Hi all, In the last several weeks i have adjusted my Basal to 20units of Levemir once a day, i have also started back on 500-1000mg of Metformin in the last couple of weeks (and noticed a significant difference - i seem to be steadier, lower and not so long lasting spikes) I am now waking up...

Hi @Banktramp This is exactly the regime I was put on when diagnosed (12 clicks of levemir though rather than lantus) Don't panic and remember that now you have been diagnosed your bg levels will decrease - just give it time. Remember to check your bloods first think in the morning...

I am T1 and was prescribed 50 test strips with 2 repeats. I test at least 7 times a day and explained that this prescription lasts one week and therefore only 3 weeks with repeats. The nurse at my GP surgery was fully against prescribing me more and suggested that i cut down on testing. It...

@P17BULL I am T1, diagnosed in Jan and prescribed metformin and insulin straightaway. I am only currently injecting once a day and using diet to keep my bgs down. I have novorapid but haven't developed the confidence to use it properly yet. I came off metformin for a little while because my...

So intrigued as to everyone's responses to this... Love a little pamper for my own mental wellbeing but if it also positively impacts BG then I will definitely up my spend ;)

@azure that makes a bit more sense - the correction vs the meal I had never considered them as being 2 different things. It would make sense if I was just correcting at this stage! Nice to realise that - gives me a sense of relief. Think I'm going to call the Oxford diabetes team and just...

Thanks for the reassurance @azure I haven't really been in a position to discuss my doses with a member of the diabetes team since the first 2 months of diagnosis so i wonder if i am just a bit behind the times. my previous consultant prescribed Novorapid and simply said my readings would...

Thanks @noblehead i reduced to 5.8 the day i took the Novorapid. The breakfast on my course that day was granola, Yoghurt and fruit so i imagine 1 unit accounts for more than 3mmol. i think i'll focus on my basal right now and then start practicing at the bolus once that is in a steadier...

Thank You @TorqPenderloin - seems like something to consider. @dancer thank you for advising on what you would do :) good point about calling the clinic. i'll try and get my hands on a number. my BG levels tend to increase by between 4-6mmol so a little higher than what you referred to. I am...

Thanks @TorqPenderloin - so would that mean you would do 7 units 12 hours (or so) apart? i am totally baffled by the insulin resistance but enjoyed the suppressed appetite side of the Metformin. I am still quite worried about Bolus/Novorapid as i feel i have been given very "flippant" advice...

Hi all, i wonder if anyone can help me... i am getting very limited/understandable advice from my local nurse (not DSN as due to a house move i am between diabetic teams) not to knock her as she is being as helpful as possible but she doesn't have a great deal of confidence in what she is...

Hi @zicksi101 I was put on metformin and levemir on diagnosis and have only recently come off the metformin due to a few days of not feeling great. I am type 1 with insulin resistance and can't lie I feel that apart from my stomach struggling with 2x 850mg tablets the metformin helped with my...

I am on holiday now @Jaxx13 All fine - frio wallet working a dream and apart from increased bgs - which I was expecting all is good! The only difference I've noticed is that I am slightly quicker to drop if I go without eating for longer than normal (usually the point between lunch and a late...

Evening all, i hope you are all doing well. I was diagnosed diabetic on 6th January 2016 with a hba1c of 10.2/88. Confirmed Type 1 and Insulin Resistant on 12th February 2016 with a hba1c of 9.5/80. Today - 10lbs lighter, sticking to LCHF (the only change to eating lifestyle i have ever...

I've just been charged £24 for a travel letter! Cannot believe it! It has about 10 words at best! Grrr I also go to the canaries next week so let me know if you have any issues Have a great time!

Welcome @cruiksl Have a good old research on low carb high fat diet - no where near as scary or restrictive as it sounds and has made a HUGE positive difference to my life in so many ways (I am T1 and insulin resistant) so slightly different from yourself, but use this forum as your bedtime...

Excellent work! Cheers to more handbags! I don't think I'm saving money but investing a little more in massages and pamper sessions! ☺

@SugarJunkie keep at it!!! Soon enough you'll feel the benefits I promise! Nearly 7 weeks in with only a few tough times I am embracing the new lifestyle and feeling a great sense of control to counteract how helpless I felt at the beginning. My BG levels were pretty steady in the high teens...