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Just started low dose lantus 3 weeks ago. Didn't seem to have much effect even as I titrated the dose gradually from 6 to 30 units, still getting FBG's in the 17 to 14 range. What did work (for me, you're mileage may vary) was some fasts of longer than one day. I've been doing OMAD for several...

Thanks to all for the pointers and link. I'm aware of the driving rules and requirement to inform DVLA, explained by DSNurse. C-peptide wasn't measured in my last bloods on 30March21. Must see if I can get this done. Using standard strength lantus with 100 units/ml. I've naively assumed that...

As someone who has just started insulin I'd be interested in trying a Libre. Would love to have more data in addition to results from finger prick tests. Problem is my phone isn't compatible (no NFC) and I don't think there's any other way of downloading the data without buying the Freestyle...

I forgot to mention that I am also generally fairly active. My thoughts at the moment are that there must be some significant insulin resistance at work as 36 hours into a fast after 16 units of lantus my FBG was still elevated at 8.2.

A quick intro. 65 year old male, type 2 diagnosed Jan 2003. Generally poor control with interludes of low carb, esp 2013 when I effectively put it into remission for about 8 months with very strict low carb. On metformin, dapaglifozin and exenatide. Feb this year suddenly started getting nasty...

Had my Astra Zeneca first jab yesterday, 8th Feb. Other than slight tenderness at the site of the injection I've had no ill effects. Is this good? Do 'flu like symptoms indicate the body is reacting to the vaccine and building an immune response? Have I not reacted to the presence of the vaccine...