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    Type 1 Bs testing

    Hi donnellysdogs, how can you have an accurate reading after 2hrs when novo rapid takes 4hours to fully work? Sorry I'm just totally lost with it all.
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    Alternative injection sites?

    Hi Michele, I'm type 1 diabetic and I rotate my insulin sites, I use my tummy, my upper arms and my bottom, I never use my thighs too uncomfortable for me, I find it easier injecting my bottom rather than my arms, hope this helps you out
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    Type 1 Bs testing

    Hi I'm type 1 diabetic and not sure as to when I need to take my bs, I was taking it before every time I eat and 2hrs after I had eaten, but my dn told me to check it 4hours after I eat because the insulin takes around 4hours for it to reach its peak, (I'm on novo rapid fast acting, and levimer...
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    Newly diagnosed advice wanted for a night out.

    Hi scarlett I tend to drink vodka and diet coke when I'm on a night out, but just to remind you that you need to reduce your insulin by a few units for your evening meal if you are going to be drinking alcohol, cos if you don't you could hypo with the alcohol x
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    Type 1 diabetes and ratios

    Thanks catapillar, I'm going to try by putting my morning levimer up and see how I get on
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    Type 1 diabetes and ratios

    Hi, I have recently been experiencing problems with high blood sugar levels after my evening meal, I am doing the carb counting and all proper calculations but for some reason the units of insulin I take is not enough for my food, even though I have weighed all my carbs, and done the proper...