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  1. lukkymik

    What's the lowest hypo value you're ever had?

    My lowest was 3.8uk and we're not allowed to drive below 6 which always makes me laugh as non diabetics are expected to be between 4-7 so if you look at it across the board I guess 85% of the population drives illegally lol
  2. lukkymik

    Type 1 Alcohol

    Much depends on whether you are Type 1 or 2 alongside your reaction to alcohol!!! If it were me as a 15 year type 2 I'd stick to a couple of pints and an enjoyable night out. I've found my ability to cope with alcohol had diminished rapidly since I went onto insulin. Not sure how old you are but...
  3. lukkymik

    This sucks :(

    I totally agree that Carb Counting is important to most diabetics but some like me simply can't operate without a higher carb intake due to major problems with other foods such as fruit and veg digestion. You really need to learn how your body reacts to as many food types as possible and how it...
  4. lukkymik

    Do you people get all your diabetes stuff for nothing?

    Can you define "if you can afford" please as between us my wife and I have 26 items on repeat prescription every month approx £214 per month. "A" can no longer work due to her deteriorating health BUT I apparently earn too much to qualify for any PIP/carers allowance etc etc etc. My take home is...
  5. lukkymik

    Tresiba or Toujeo?

    Hi... I'm currently on Lantus solostar as a bolus @ 9am/9pm and Apidra with meals we split the Lantus into 2 doses as I was running nasty lows early mornings and it's been fine for a while but I'm starting to see my BG readings creeping up again yet I've not changed my eating regime??? Having...
  6. lukkymik

    Novolog vs humalog

    Sorry but I'm now mightily confused. OK I live in UK but I take 36 units of Lantus 9am & 9pm plus 24-27 units of Apidra 3 times a day depending onby my carb intake. I'm type 2 with other medical problems but how can I be taking such massive doses compared to you Kristin251??
  7. lukkymik

    Can animals / your pets sense when you are not well...

    I have 2 dogs.. My black lab Roy certainly knows if my wife or I are unwell and becomes very attentive and cuddly which @ 90+lbs can be a bit "heavy". More importantly tho our rescue cat Leisha maybe saved my life not once but twice as I was upstairs tidying the back bedroom and next thing I...
  8. lukkymik

    Ketones DR seems very concerned

    Late onset type 1???? Type 2 maybe but type 1 is usually picked up in childhood. Not saying its impossible but?????
  9. lukkymik

    Do I still have Diabetes 2?

    I totally agree with Pipp ... unfortunately and no matter what anyone says you appear to now have managed to bring your diabetes under control but I doubt that you will ever be acurately described as cured of Diabetes. It doesn't happen!!! Keep up the good work and you can have a full and happy...
  10. lukkymik

    Who has had depression due to low carbing?

    The only depression I get is with Drs who suggest DAFNE courses for Type 2's & then had the Gall to disbelieve my objections until I gave him a print out from DAFNE clearly stating how dangerous it would be!!! I then suggested the X-pert course for Type 2's to be told "what on earth is that"...
  11. lukkymik

    Sick of Viral Chest Infection and associated mayhem with BS levels!!!

    Sick of Viral Chest Infection and associated mayhem with BS levels!!!
  12. lukkymik

    Bug/Glitch Reports

    Thanks but it states the site is under repair and I wont be able to post as it wull be lost!! I have bookmarked thid site so will see what happens. BTW the delay is still as bad as ever???
  13. lukkymik

    Bug/Glitch Reports

    Hi Giverny The old Forum app is still around and my phone insists on trying to go through it. I have to login everytime from scratch!!! Also there is a 1-22 second delay on everycharachter I type on the new site!!! Any suggestions??
  14. lukkymik

    DAFNE

    Wonderfully unsuprising news!!! Spoke to a lovely lady Nasime who runs the local DAFNE courses and showed her the "letter". She was gobsmacked that a GP could be so insensitive and more worryingly so inaccurate in their diagnosis!!!! Suffice to say DAFNE aint happening but we may go down the...
  15. lukkymik

    DAFNE

    As I thought not a word from GP!!! Will speak to specialist nurse on monday & see where we get to?? Thanks again... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  16. lukkymik

    DAFNE

    Thanks for the positive feedback but i'm still non the wiser if DAFNE is suitable or applicable to Type 2s?? Even The DAFNE website states its for Type 1 Only!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  17. lukkymik

    DAFNE

    Many thanks Noblehead. I'm awaiting a call back from my GP regarding my querying his letter..... Certainly not holding my breath on that one!!! Also been told to ring specialist DAFNE nursing sister but she's not available till next Monday!!! :-[ Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  18. lukkymik

    DAFNE

    Sorry to jump in but i'm totally confused as to who DAFNE courses are aimed at?? I'm type 2 & was diagnosed in.2002. My GP has referred me to go on a DAFNE Type 1 education programme!!!! This doesnt suprise me much as he hasnt a clue about diabetes in fact he's so hopeless I bypassed him and...
  19. lukkymik

    A Burden on the NHS - Type 2's

    Ok Elaine re "not just feeling ******" where would you like me to start??? As you're such an authority on Insulin dependent Type 2 Diabetes can you explain why the medical profession including dieticians recommended that to stop me passing out / being virtually being housebound with no energy...