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    Background retinopathy

    Hi, Im 32 and been type 1 for nearly 10 years now. My latest eye photos show background retinopathy. My control is pretty good these days and im always working on improving my blood sugar levels. Does anyone know about the progression rates of retinopathy? I did read that it is reversible...
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    Problematic Levemir

    Ive was changed onto levemir from lantus 2 years ago as my doctor thought it would be better for my random lifestyle. It started well but a few months ago i started getting big red lumps at my levemir injections sites. My diabetic nurse had never seen it before and said if i could put up with...
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    Levemir

    Having done night time blood glucose testing I've increased my night time dose of levemir. Ive also tested through the night since the dose adjustment and i seem to be on the right track. Thanks for all the info, really helpful.
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    Levemir

    Thanks for your reply. I was told that generally you should take less levemir at night as your not eating overnight but clearly my dosing is not effective! My sugar levels in the day are generally fine and I have reasonably good control. I used to take lantus so levemir is quite new for me...
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    Levemir

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and am seeking advice on levemir doses. I take 16units in the morning and 12 units at night. Im finding i always have high blood sugar readings in the morning, up to 14mmol. I don't think I'm going low overnight as i usually wake up if i have a hypo. I've tried...