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    What does basal insulin actually do

    I have just seen this post and found the discussion very interesting. I'm type 2 on a Novorapide/Levermir combination but am having quite heated arguments with my advisers as to how I use this combination. Please see my post 'NovoRapide and Levermir combination' 7 July 2012 in 'Type 2 diabetes'...
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    I buckled

    I too can resist anything except temptation! Okay, okay, but the oldies are the goodies! Steve T
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    NovoRapid and Levemir combination

    Thank you fenix92. I have 'think like a pancreas' and agree it's excellent - I've even recommended it to my 'team'. I shall re-visit it and check out Ragnar Hanas. Thank you again. Tresadern
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    NovoRapid and Levemir combination

    Thank you so much for the posts so far - an interesting mix reinforcing the medical advice and the freewheelin' 'if it works, go for it'! Interestingly, after posting my bit I checked my bedtime reading - 26! Earlier I'd had a large pizza and a couple of mars bars (I know, I know!) but clearly...
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    NovoRapid and Levemir combination

    My advisers have suggested I take novo rapide before meals with the dose depending on pre meal sugar readings and the size and content of the meal. Fair enough and although I don't calorie count (I'm too thick) I think I'm getting better at getting the dose right. My 'team' also advises a rigid...
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    Alcoholism, pancreatitis, type 2, sweet tooth.......

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum so I hope you will excuse a possibly long first posting. I'm a 64 year old reformed alcoholic but dry for 3 years now. Excessive drinking caused pancreatic, as well as liver damage, and the former led to type 2 (diagnosed by my dentist! - receding gums)...