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  1. Bertyboy

    Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

    Hi. I put in an EPS request for Novorapid and Levemir (and needles) on Nov 8th as I was down to the last pen and vial of each. The surgery approved it next day, but I still haven't had the notification that my prescription has been made up. Last time I pre-empted the notification, I was told by...
  2. Bertyboy

    "Free from...."

    Does anyone else find it a bit annoying that supermarkets make a big deal of "Free from...." sections, yet every time I try to hunt out something ready-made that might be suitable for a diabetic, the plethora of free-from gluten/dairy/egg/etc. stuff is always full of carbs and, even worse...
  3. Bertyboy

    How long were you on fixed doses for?

    I'm keen to know when people were first tested and trained for carb counting. At my diagnosis in November, I was given some advice on how and when to test and inject. I was prescribed a fixed split basal and bolus doses and sent on my merry way. The same nurse at the hospital saw me again in...
  4. Bertyboy

    Does anybody with T1 not get hypos

    Since diagnosis in November, I've used split Levemir and Novorapid. I had one episode where I was running around India like an eejit and had bolused for something that was barely a snack let alone the meal I expected. Even then, it was a very mild hypo at about 3.7mmol (and I only really barely...
  5. Bertyboy

    Strange marks on top of feet

    Hi, I've been T1D since November. I've been OK at managing the BG levels (and A1C came down from 132 to 40). However, in the last couple of weeks, I've noticed these little red marks which are like small scabs as though the skin has been scratched, along the top of my right foot. They seem to...
  6. Bertyboy

    Disposable pen alternatives

    I have been prescribed NovoNordisk Levemir and Novorapid "FlexPens". Whilst they do the job, it seems like a lot of plastic to keep throwing away. Are they recyclable, or is there a slightly less wasteful alternative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
  7. Bertyboy

    Wrinkly fingers

    I've only been testing since November, but I'm finding that my finger tips have gone very creased and wrinkly like an old leather seat. Could this be a result of using lancets and if so, is there anything I can do to mitigate it? They look horrible.
  8. Bertyboy

    Dietician's advice at odds with everything I've read

    So, I've just had an interesting first appointment with the dietician at the diabetic clinic. For background, I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with diabetes. The DSN couldn't say which, but as BG was 26+ and Ketones were 1.1 she said they would treat it as if it were type 1. The dietician found my...
  9. Bertyboy

    Pension annuity rates

    Something that has occurred to me is that if I'm going to have (an average of) 11 years knocked of my life for having diabetes, I should get something in return other than just free prescriptions (which I wouldn't need without the diabetes anyway). This should come in the form of excellent...
  10. Bertyboy

    Is there more risk from flu with diabetes?

    I'm wondering, since I now have (some sort of) diabetes, should I start to get flu jabs? Or would that depend on GAD results (which I'm still waiting on).
  11. Bertyboy

    The smell of Insulin

    What does Insulin smell of to you? My first thought was that it smells of "hospital". I don't know if this means that the smell in hospitals is insulin lying about the place or if there is something they use in cleaning hospitals that they also use in insulin (disinfectant?) I've had people...
  12. Bertyboy

    High cholesterol and triglycerides

    I got a diagnosis about three weeks ago, which was "diabetes, treated as type 1". The rationale for that was high ketone levels, plus they said I was a bit too young to have type 2. I thought type 2 would have been more likely given that I'm obese (90kg on 6'10") around my belly. Anyway, I just...
  13. Bertyboy

    Any advice on travelling to India with insulin?

    Hi, I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago, and I've just been asked by my VP to travel to Bangalore next month to work with some new contractors. As I am completely new to T1 diabetes, what do I need to organise? Can I take my FlexPens on the plane with me? Do I need to be concerned about...
  14. Bertyboy

    NHS: How long until first checkup?

    Hi. I'm a tad confused. I saw a DSN on Wednesday where they took blood samples. After a good 30 minutes or so, I left with a bag of stuff including a prescription for Levemir & Novorapid pens and a handful of needles. The DNS said she would book a follow-up appointment for this coming Tuesday...
  15. Bertyboy

    Type 1 Diagnosis...how reliable is a ketone test?

    Hi all...hope you are well! My name is Bert, living in Bristol, UK, and I was given a Type 1 diagnosis yesterday. However, I'm wondering why the GP and DNS are so quick to diagnose this. I'm not doubting their judgement, by the way, I'm just intereseted. A little background; apologies if it's...