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You're very welcome. :D I think it's a great book but after a couple of years of insulin use I dont often refer to it, except on occasion. Glad you have another couple of days to read and digest it. You'll probably find you dip in and out of it as time goes on and you get a handle on it...

I was in a similar position a few years ago when I was on various tablets. Being type 1.5 the tablets lasted about 4 years before the effect finally began to wear off. I was always apprehensive about insulin but I bought a book called 'Using Insulin' which was so helpful, that it gave me the...

Well, a little progress. Today I woke to a 5.9 :D Such a relief after constantly waking up to 12's and 13's. I have been using a spreadsheet for the past week to map out dosages and levels, over the last few days I've seen it reducing very slowly, so yesterday saw a few 8's and 9's. Next...

The procedure was very easy. Basically they put an infusion device on the back of my hand and then gave me a sedative. Apparently some people are awake during this but not many I imagine. I fell asleep within 30 seconds of getting it and woke about an hour later. No grogginess or illness...

About 10 days ago, I had some facet joint injections done to help with an ongoing back problem. They did warn me that my levels might be elevated afterwards and they definitely are! My control is all over the place. I increased my Levemir to 31 units (from 30) and found that even after 4 hrs...

Interesting review but the point above is slightly worrying. Somewhat infuriating given the cost of the unit to begin with, but despite never having seen one of these units, I refuse to believe that the battery cannot be replaced. Being the practical type and if I owned one of these units, I...

Sorry to hear of the problems you're having. If you are going towards the insulin route, I would recommend reading a book called 'Using Insulin'. It was recommended to me and was instrumental in my decision to move to insulin. (I'm type 1.5). Like most people I was somewhat panicy about...

Interesting thread. I originally had a split dose but it was driving me mad, injecting at work or injecting first thing stopped working for me. I went onto a single dose with my evening meal of 27 units. I find this is enough to cover me for 24 hrs. I guess everyone is different and insulin...

I too am suffering from sciatica. All started last August, could be gym related (I was going 4+ times a week) or could be posture at work etc. Whatever it is, it's very painful. Thankfully doesn't stop me sleeping. I'm on two types of tablets which work a little bit, but really all they are...

I inject Levemir once a day at around 6-7pm or whenever I take my evening meal. I find it lasts the full 24hrs (everyone is different I guess). Control over this period is fine. I usually check my BG before I go to bed but it's very difficult to know if a high of 10 or 12 will correct itself...

Re: Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building. The PHD stuff has a slightly higher percentage of protein per serving (74% as opposed to 70%) but otherwise they seem quite similar. It's all down to personal preference in taste. I've tried most of the proteins out there and my preference is...

Re: Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building. I use PHD Pharma Whey HT+ Chocolate Cookie flavour. :) Probably the best tasting protein on the market (IMO), quite low on the sugar content and high on protein. Mixes really well. It still raises your BG a little but then I doubt you'll...

When your level is close to 14mmol then any additional exercise will push it further upwards. There is a reason for this but I cannot remember exactly what it is, but it is a known variable in diabetes control.

My other suggestion would be to get a set of body fat scales, by that I mean a proper one that you stand on like bathroom scales. You need to ensure that you're putting on good quality muscle rather than fat. Cheese will give you lots of protein but be aware it's high in fat too, so go easy on...

Protein shakes won't put weight on you, they contain little to no carbs. To put on weight, you need to take in more calories than you expend during a typical day. I'm not being condescending, that's just how it is! :D (barring any medical condition that could be interfering of course). My...

I also currently live alone and am type 1 so I understand your concerns. As I know all my neighbours, they all know to check up on me as does my work colleagues. Do you have hypo awareness? My first reaction is that you're testing too many times a day. It's good to know what your numbers...

Steve, Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, never nice news to hear. I would recommend the book 'Type 2 the first year' as a very valuable resource and it will answer a lot of your questions that you will undoubtedly have. It certainly helped me with a lot. You may also have to notify your...

Re: Sharps Disposal - Help Needed You can take them on the flight. I got a note from the doctor saying how I need my insulin, meter, test strips, lancets etc. Never been asked to see it going through the airport in over 5 yrs!