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Just got back from a meeting with my DSN where I was issued with a new Novo Echo pen & whilst flicking through the instructions it states that you are not to replace the inner cap as a risk of needle injuries!! I must admit I always replace the inner cap and the outer cap before disposal into a...

Saw my DSN this morning and explained I thought it would be advantageous & she issued me one straight away. I'll let you know how I get on. The segments are hours if you haven't had time to read the instruction...I haven't either but the DSN explained it

I did wonder if coffe may be causing some resistance as I drink coffe in the mornings and afternoon it's tea..terribly British..but not noticed any noticeable change :(

Sorry to hijack this slightly but how are you getting on with the Novo Echo? I feel it would help me as I have often questioned if I did actually jabbed as its almost automatic, test, work out dosage, inject, write down etc....I'll blame my age :mrgreen: also the half units would be advantageous

Thank you diabetes51 for your reply and advice. I have taken the advice about the new potatoe and will be checking them out :) Definitely in agreement with you on different carbs having different effects, I will keep testing to cut out the 'bad' carbs Like I said I haven't noticed any adverse...

I have an InsulinX and been using it for 3/4 weeks now. I get on well with it, the display is ok once I worked out how to use the backlight when required. I like the bolus calculator saves trying to work out dosages when you have different carb ratios. The finger pricker is quite low quality...

Forgot to mention my levels rise from waking to getting to work by up to 3mmol even though I virtually power walk uphill for 10mins

After the initial weight loss before diagnosis I've stayed more or less the same weight +/- 1/2 stone. The insulin resistance had crossed my mind as well, not sure why it would occur after 15 years but is a possibility. I saw the GP Diabetic Nurse today and she was baffled and referred me to...

Hi all having a few problems with the old Diabetes which some of you may be able to help with After 15yrs of bimbling along quite nicely I'm having real problems with spikes after meals especially in the mornings I've traditionally had weetabix, shredded wheat, toast or porridge and hasn't...

Hi and thank you for the tips and the welcome The hard boiled egg is a great suggestion, hadn't thought of that and would fill me up :D

Sorry if this is the wrong place to say it but until I discovered this forum I had no idea that T2 do not get test strips on prescription...it's absolutely ridiculous :twisted: Its like going back to the dark days when I was first diagnosed in 1996 and had to buy my own needles, my brother in...

Hi thought I would introduce myself as I have lurked for a while and have now registered on the forum. I'm Rich (in name only :( )T1, diagnosed in 1996, currently on Novorapid and Levemir. After 15 years of bowling along quite comfortably with my diabetes, with good results I'm having a few...