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  1. deepanshus

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    i take Metformin 500x3 , insulin Humulin 6 units, astrovastatin and my usual BG fasting is between 5.5 to 6.8 When i am not slept well or i have anxiety, it creeps up to 7.5 / 7.7 Deepanshu
  2. deepanshus

    TRADJENTA vs Insulin

    Hi, i was taking 6 units of Himulin for my diabetes. This had come down drastically from 34 units and i have alos lost about 6 Kg of weight by diet and exercise. My nurse prescribed me TRADJENTA instead of Insulin. i have read a lot of negative side effect of this drug, including kidney...
  3. deepanshus

    3 year License - cant see any restrictions

    Hi, thanks for all your comments. I did call up my insurer and (Admiral) and changed my type to "3 year restricted, DVLA aware". There was no charges or change in the premium (kudos to Admiral here, no discrimination) . i also checked with the DVLA that the licensed would be renewed after 3...
  4. deepanshus

    3 year License - cant see any restrictions

    Hi, i recently diagnosed for Type 2 diabetes and had to inform DVLA as i was prescribed insulin. I have now recieved my new 3 year validity license but contrary to what i read at lot of places, i can not see any sort of "restriction" code on the license. when i am renewing the insurance, i...
  5. deepanshus

    How much units insulin is a lot?

    Thanks a lot daisy !! this is so much helpful @daisy1
  6. deepanshus

    How much units insulin is a lot?

    thanks i was thinking the same, but i also realised if i am active after insulin injection, it will get absorbed quicker leading to higher sugar during night time...but on the flip side, i will be awake in case if i have too much of a dose for any day !! ... thanks i will think about it and make...
  7. deepanshus

    How much units insulin is a lot?

    I am on Type 2 diabetes, recently diagnosed and was put on Metmorfin and Insulin. I started with 6 units but now I am on 14 units and my fasting blood sugar was still 10.2 today. Nurse had asked me to increase the intake by 2 units if the reading is not in rage of 7. I take my insulin once, just...