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I am an injecting militant . When I need to inject I just pull my shirt up enough to reveal an inch of tummy and I inject. I am pretty discreet and will turn the other way or do it close to a table or desk but I refuse to leave a room. I have never had any negative reaction (apart from my...

6.9 old money. 52 new money. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hmmm. You should be on a bolus regime too. Who is dealing with you - hospital diabetes nurses? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

In today's world of health and safety and corporate social responsibility I can understand why they would do this. It might not be a big issue for you who lives with it but it has probably freaked them out a bit. I would work with them, educate them, normalise it... and test more often ;) If I...

It's never too late! With scores like that today you're well on your way. A consultant diabetes specialist told me with good care you can even claw back some damage so it is well worth getting back on your saddle as soon as you can after a fall. We all drop our guard from time to time and we...

I agree with Dillinger - they are the golden rules - just one comment though. Dillinger says "I would suggest that you address the short acting insulin first; your blood sugars are high but that seems related to the carbs/insulin ratio you are on; whilst high these readings are pretty steady."...

I went straight into carb counting so can't comment on your other question. I would say 42.5 isn't a huge amount - I take 54 each day and I know people who take much more than that. I would say get your basal right first as your ratio will then slot into place. You need to get rid of the...

I really really don't mean to patronise. I feel lucky I was diagnosed at 31 with a wife and kids - with not only the motivation to keep healthy and to be around for my children but also more awareness of how quick and delicate life is. Here is the patronising bit... sorry... but at 17 you feel...

Hi there. I too use Levemir as my basal. Some observations: 1. 9.1 to 13.8 without eating anything on the morning of your 'normal day' account - it seems that without any input carb-wise you are going up. Also, even with a double ratio bolus you are still rising (which bolus are you on?) 2...