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BG dropped to 7.6 now.

Thanks. I think his BG meter will check ketones but i will double check.

Hi. My husband started this yesterday. After discussion with the diabetes nurse he started on 10mg in the morning instead of morning insulin, with the intention of keeping the evening insulin and monitoring bg levels. He is also on fairly low carb - around 50g. His BG dropped almost immediately...

Hi. Maybe have a look at Marty Kendall? He has a website called optimisingnutrition. His wife is type 1 and he has spent time trying to more accurately determine insulin requirements to keep blood sugar level and normal. He's not a nutritionist but has done a lot of work to balance nutrition...

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Sorry for late response. He was admitted to hospital after i posted this thread and was eventually diagnosed with viral hepatitis. I think some of the reason for his sugars not reducing would be down to the infection. He was sent home from hospital with an insulin regime, so now he has...

Some great ideas - making me feel hungry!

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Is it the ketogenic flu type illness or something more? Sorry to hear you're struggling. I hope things get sorted for you

Yes, low carb

Savoury really. For stressful times when i need to eat but want something more comforting than a salad or an omelette

What do you eat for comfort food? Either snack type or main meal

Are you able to do intermittent fasting?

Thanks, I will contact them directly.

I am wondering if there is a good GP practice Ainsdale to which i could direct my mother in law. She has a number of health problems, essentially metabolic syndrome by the sound of it. She had a major heart attack 20 years ago and is now either prediabetic or diabetic. I am sure she has been...

Yes, poor choice of words from me; I meant mix up gently rather than shake vigorously

Thanks. It has always looked cloudy which is why I've not mixed more. I'll start the new pen.

After the first couple of time giving my husband his Insuman basal I have forgotten to mix up the insulin. I'm a newbie at this, only done it 5 times. What difference does it make and should i use a new pen now? His dose is 20 units morning and 18 units nights

I am having problems entering a reply, sorry! It's Insuman basal 100 units/ml, 20 units in the morning and 18 at night. His BG readings have stabilised a lot now he's on normal home food. Still measuring regularly to check because a steady decline down to single figures would be good. He won't...

It's Insuman basal 100 units/ml 20 units in the morning and 18 at night. His sugars have settled down a lot now with his normal diet, I will make sure he doesn't miss main meals. Thanks for feedback, we review next week with the diabetes nurse.