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The Omnican are total rubbish. I had high BG with them for over 2 months until I changed back to BD. Now all back to "normal". There is another thread on the forum where I and someone else had the same issues. My nurse at the GP is excellent as she used to be my consultants nurse so at least...

My levels are still very good. Hipe they change the needles. You have a strong case now

Guess what Emma46477? I just changed back to the BD Ultrafine and BG levels coming back down. My DSN mentioned a few people had levels going up and up, I suspect that they are just rubbish needles and I wasn't getting my correct dose for months!! After 24 hours on the BD, I was back to where i...

Take care and best of luck. Hope you get a result

Omnican needles are a bit of a struggle to get on the NovoRapid. Even worse onto Lantus though! Make sure the needle is free and clear before injecting. If only a little come out after a 2 unit airshot then do another couple of units. Push the plunger quite hard to make sure a fast stream...

Test strips are a bit more complex than we all thought:) I found this link showing how they work and a bit how they are made too. makes you wonder how much money is actually made each year on these important components that all Diabetic patients should have access to and not restricted. I am...

Numbness in hands and fingers can be caused by several things. A common cause definitely is Carpal tunnel syndrome, periferal neuropathy, as well as other nerve compressions. One thing to not rule out however is hypothyroidism. One of its common symptoms is numbness in the hands. A simpe TSH...

Thanks Noblehead. Will have a check. Now just tested and have trace ketones. I wish diabetes was just predictable. First it works then it doesn't. Oh well life goes on Sent from my GT-I9305 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hi All The last couple of days i have had a few mild Hypos, 3.2-3.6. These have happened approx 4 hours after eating. i wonder if suddenly Novorapid is lasting longer, or i need to adjust my carb ratio? The last 6 months have been near perfect, levels generally always good. Fasting between 6.5...

I was just researching today about faulty/ dodgy Flexpens and came across something which horrified me! It appears the body building community are widely using insulin in their effort to look big and bulky. What absolute idiots! Someone there is going to get seriously hurt, or worse if they...

I forgot to add, i am only 37 so i think getting this at this age seems to be getting more common?

Hi i was originally diagnosed as type 2 in may 2012. GP said "sorry you have diabetes" Ok what shall i do, what shall i eat? " just dont eat sugary things and cut back potion size" Next day was called by surgery again and went to see diabetic nurse. She took one look at me and said " no way...