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Yes, I'm having problems getting Fiasp. Had a prescription request approved on the 21st of August and have been back to the pharmacy several times in the intervening fortnight to be told 'it is coming in tomorrow/after the weekend', but it doesn't seem to ever arrive. I'm on my last cartridge...

Nice that she can afford it, unlike many other T1s, unless she gets her on prescription, unlike many T1s if they live in the wrong postcode area. Either way privilege pays...

I'd do it in small steps if you do and give each step a couple of days to take effect :)

I have recently been using the Libre to get patterns and CGM trends, not as pinpoint accurate as the Dexcom, but enough to get a good idea of what is going on between finger prick tests and easy and painless to apply :)

I know! It wasn't always like that, used to be 10 units at night and 3 in the morning, but following a virus, I developed a habit of going high in the early hours of the morning, despite going to bed in target and also needed more QA at meal times. Under guidance from my consultant and DSN we...

I have 30 units at night and 3 in the morning!

I have done the same thing, was half way though injecting a 31 unit dose of Levemir when I realised it was my Novorapid pen in my hand. I pulled it out immediately, and insulin continued to squirt out of the needle. The pen showed that I'd delivered 21 units, but I didn't know how many of them...

The morning dose came about as a suggestion during my DAFNE course, the evening dose did go up gradually, but now seems to have stopped still for the last 10 months

I was on 10 units of Levemir once a day (10pm) when I was first diagnosed and that lasted about 18 months to two years. I am now on 31 units at 10pm and another 3 units in the morning

Exactly the same as you describe, but also grumpy/irritable :)

Some people will have symptoms like you describe during and after hypos, so could be related. Difficulty in regulating temperature can be signs of other medical conditions so worth speaking to a doctor I think :)

Could it be shingles?

Does he reduce his insulin dose prior to the PE lesson? My daughter reduces hers by up to 20% before PE and I do the same whenever I'm exercising (which isn't as often as her :)). If not, it might be worth discussing this with your PDSN :)

Hi, my 13 year old daughter was diagnosed in January. We were able to hit the ground running a bit, as I was diagnosed 5 years ago so know the drill, but the lifestyle of a teen is very different from mine so still a steep learning curve! We are getting there though :)

On top of the upset of coming to terms with the diagnosis, swings in blood glucose levels play havoc with your emotions and moods (ask my wife and kids!!), but this will improve with time as your daughter gets into a routine and her blood sugar levels are better controlled. :)

Hi Debs, try turn2us, they are a charity that advises on possible entitlements to benefits or other support funds http://www.turn2us.org.uk/

Hi Zoe It all seems very confusing when you are first diagnosed but you will be surprised how quickly you become an expert! Things will get easier in time but in the meantime there are plenty of wise people willing to offer advice and encouragement on this forum :)

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Hi Anna Tiredness/fatigue is one of the classic diabetes symptoms along with being really thirsty, having to pee much more than usual and losing weight over a short period of time. I personally didn't have any of the other symptoms that you have described, I did have blurred vision, cramps and...

Hi Gaz, there is lots of useful information shared on here, and I am sure you will have lots to share too having 42 years experience :)