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It’s a NovoPen. I always have spares, but I was curious if it’s common with said pens.

I currently take Fiasp insulin. However, I am noticing with my current pen it seems to be getting stuck. I am doing the initial airshot of 2 units before actually administering. Then when administering the injection is not as smooth as it normally would be. Have any of you had this type of...

I appreciate the funding side of things. However, what I struggle to accept if your struggling and there’s devices available that can help you why aren’t you offered them. My glucose levels are either dangerously high, or extremely low. I’m on insulin 4 times a day, with meals and bedtime. My...

Thank you. I am primarily under the hospital for everything diabetes related. Therefore, all of the decisions are made by the nurse (as far as I’m aware). I’ve had telephone consultation only with my nurse and consultant so far this year. My mum has suggested I try and arrange a face to face...

Postcode lottery for libre & other diabetes products. Myself, my mum & my sister all have type 2 diabetes. I have been on insulin pretty much since the 2nd year after my diagnosis, & struggled considerably. Recently, both my mum & sister have seen there diabetes nurse. They have both been...

Does anybody know if unopened & unused insulin can be returned to a pharmacy/hospital? I currently have a box of unopened Levemir insulin. It has been kept in my fridge from the day I collected my prescription. From next week, I’m starting on Tresiba long-acting insulin. So it seems such a...

I’m currently on Levermir, administered using a FlexPen. However, I’ve just had a review with my consultant! She has suggested I now have Levermir administered via a FlexTouch pen! Do any members have the FlexTouch pen? If so, what is the difference? The main difference that I’m aware of is...

Yes, it makes no sense whatsoever. Making more work for themselves unnecessarily. You’d think based on the current situation anything they can do to take the pressure off would be done. I personally would always prefer the online option.

Yes, that’s very true. I’ve got some rather than none. I would normally apply online, but my account has been deactivated & they haven’t reinstated yet. Even tho, I’ve been trying to get everything reset with them. Since the start of the pandemic they have purposely switched off there online...

I phoned my surgery mid week to reorder my prescription. Ordering more insulin......a few months back it was decided I needed 10 insulin pens per prescription, for both insulin’s I am prescribed. However, my hubby went to collect my prescription today and I have only been given 5 pens of each...

Thanks for your reply, much appreciated. Maybe I’m wrong for not being prepared to give Metformin a longer try. I’m sure the DN, might say something to that effect. I’m already on two types of insulin, not tried any diet changes. The only reason she has introduced the Metformin is due to the...

I have recently restarted taking slow release Metformin. However, within the first week of taking them I have found they have impacted on my colon condition in rather a major way. Basically, my colon doesn’t work. In order to force it to work I have to connect to an IV bag & force 2 litres of...

In my local area, my gp surgery & local hospital won’t take the full sharpe boxes. However, my local hospital gave me details of a company that specialist in sharp box collections. Therefore, I contacted the company to advise my hospital had given me their details. So luckily I now have a...

Thanks for your reply. Sounds like that might be reason she wants me to give it go. The units of insulin I’m currently taking are extremely high, but the insulin itself doesn’t seem to be making a substantial difference. Do you notice the difference when you take them & when you don’t?

Hi all, hope you’re all doing ok? I’m wondering is anybody on Metformin & insulin? When I was first diagnosed I was primarily on Metformin only. However, it started making me ill so I obviously stopped taking it. Now, however my DN once me to give them another go. Unfortunately, I’ve got my...

Over the last few months I’ve been prescribed one box of five insulin pens (box of NovoRapid/box of Levermir). However, recently due to the amount of insulin I am needing to take the NovoRapid pens aren’t lasting a week. Tomorrow, I am due to speak to my gp (doctors surgery) regarding the...

Hi Tash, The way I’ve gaged whether I’ve had my full dose or not is whether I’ve had insulin running down my clothes. As I’ve administered. Maybe a smaller needle may help. When you administer do you press down fully so the grippers turn in? I’ve personally found the TickleFlex more painful...

Hi Tash, I’ve had a mixed experience with the TickleFlex. Initially I got on well, then I seemed to have a hit & miss stage. Sometimes getting the full injection amount other times, only half the dose. What size injections you using? I used 3mm. Maybe you need a larger or smaller needle. Try...

When your glucose level is 5 or lower do you still administer your insulin??? Whenever, mine drops that low I’m never sure whether I should administer it or not. I’ve not had any guidance from the hospital. Therefore, any information/experience you can share on this will be gratefully...

I shop with Tesco regularly & was unable to get any delivery slots. Have been self isolating from the start. So my hubby phoned the number & explained to Tesco, reasons for shielding diabetes & other conditions. They then added me to their priority list & have given us access to priority slots...