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  1. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    i had an old pencil case i was using , until i saw this great bag - used a few times now when travelling and works really well
  2. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

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  3. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    The bag appears to be on Temu - I had an advert for it on facebook - same bag as i purchased, different colours BUT - i have seen a lot of things advertised on this temu site and not sure whats it like as never ordered from them and some of the pricing just seems to good to be true - so not...
  4. etaf

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    i have cabbage steamed with some butter and carrots - and a ragu sauce
  5. etaf

    just gone to insulin type2

    thanks very much for the reply yes had warnings of hypos and also i had a lift glucose bottle i purchased at pharmacy , and jelly babies and coke But now i purchased a litlte hypo bag to carry with me at all times https://www.diabeticsupply.co.uk/products/gluco-hypowallet-complete-kit and all...
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    just gone to insulin type2

    thanks for the replies I should have said what the insulin is Humulin I KwikPen 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled pens (Eli Lilly and Company Ltd) only inject once in the morning only - not dependant on any meals
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    just gone to insulin type2

    thanks for that , makes sense , but i said do i need to do something like that based on food and she no, keep with this principle at the moment the fasting morning reading is the critical one to get right but thanks for the insight
  8. etaf

    driving glasses

    thanks , for the reply I have the HI Led bulbs but as i found out recently - very expensive to fix the lights - my offside one went intermittently and £650 later fixed !!!! needed the bumper off and light out and then the control units changed - while out they did change all and replace LED...
  9. etaf

    driving glasses

    thanks
  10. etaf

    just gone to insulin type2

    I have just recently been told I now need to go onto insulin - which started on 15 feb 25 stopping the Gliclazide medication i was told to start at 8 units first thing in morning and told to increase by 2 units after 3 readings if not at a stable 8 - the aim is to get to a fasting morning...
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    driving glasses

    i'm looking for some driving glasses to reduce the glare I used to have a pair many years ago - which were really good - showed up the RED and reduce the glare - BUT cant remember what they were - Now a lot of reviews seem to say they are nogood , with these new LED light or generally reducing...
  12. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    found a great little case online and worked out really well, then a few days after delivery I found she was nolonger going to sell and closing down the etsy store and website - so I ordereed a spare case it is just so compact - used a few time now on overnight stays and is perfect - what a shame...
  13. etaf

    travel Shapes box

    Thanks , I had seen the little yellow container but reviews say PEN plastic neededlsdont fit - so will probably use bottle
  14. etaf

    travel Shapes box

    thanks , just picked it all up - and the needle is in an insert that screws onto a pen - I guess i could get a needle cutter seem to advertise a lot
  15. etaf

    travel Shapes box

    what a great idea - we have loads of those for travel Thanks
  16. etaf

    travel Shapes box

    What do people use for Pen needles when traveling abroad or just for a few days in UK maybe overnight away a few days or on holiday for a couple of weeks in UK or abroad I have been given 1l yellow container - BUT if going away for a couple 3day - a bit big to carry - I guess i could just put...
  17. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    Thanks I keep my Phone, Keys and wallet in my pocket and thats it - either in a coat or most of the time a gillie to then add meter , testers & needles for that and now a Pen and Needles for that - when driving or going away its more about the car , and visiting friends and family or just...
  18. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    what a good idea, i just found my old pencil case i used to have when i worked and just has a few odds and ends in a draw in my desk - so just tried the meter and tester strips works fine , so when i get the pens and needles - should be good to go - OH and some instant acting gel stuff -...
  19. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    Brilliant - thanks so much for that info Unlikely to be over 30C - so thats good news Unless they are in the car during a day out in summer - i guess thats when i may have an issue just really now a bag when in car and travelling , as i understand having just done the DVLA notification I...
  20. etaf

    Case for Pens etc

    type2 since about 2010 - Tablets have contained - BUT on the maximum amount and type of tabs now - I have just had a discussion with Nurse and will be going onto insulin - starting with 8 units of Humulin I KwikPen 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml pre-filled pens (Eli Lilly and...
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