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I read something the other day that they are putting an additive into insulin, so that it is easier to store and transport after first use. Not an issue for me as I'm on 48 units a day now. I also have a cool bag which I have transported my pens in and I take a couple of spares too

I am now on 28 units of insulin in the morning and 18 units in the evening and I'm pretty much within range ~70% of the time, which is apparently what they aim for. Haven't cut out any of my other meds yet, so still taking Metformin and Gliclazide too. Diabetes Nurse tried to reassure me that...

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It's definitely not pregnancy :-) What level should it be?

I have put on weight since I was diagnosed back in 2012. I asked my Diabetes Nurse last week if she thought I could be Type 1 and she said, in her experience, I was not a "typical" type 1 diabetic. Once my units have been sorted, they said I will more than likely stop my gliclazide

Thank you everyone for your help and guidance yesterday. I have decided to give the insulin a go and I'll be starting on 8 units once per day, from tomorrow. Sugars to be tested at least three times a day, and results to be reviewed every week by my diabetes nurse

My dog is diabetic too and I have to buy Libre 2 sensors for her. They only stay attached for 7-10 days, so it's pretty expensive at £50 per sensor

Bread and potatoes are my "treats". I'll take a look at the blog, thank you

Thank you for your response :-) There may be a couple of tweaks I could make, but my fasting levels are still around 18-22, so not much I don't think. What do you need to do with the DVLA every 3 years? Just notify them that nothing has changed?

Thank you very much. I am already on most of the things in you low carb list, but there is always room for improvement. My fasting reading first thing in the morning is usually between 18 and 22. I think one of the most important things I have learnt from some of the replies, is that starting...

Thank you very much. I guess there is a little wiggle room on carbs, but not much as I don't do treats. I gave up smoking 4 years ago and gave up drinking 1 year ago. I also suffer from atrial fibrillation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, so my medicine...

No, I have never been tested for type 1. I am seeing me Diabetes Nurse this afternoon, so I will ask her. Thank you for the suggestion.

Hello. I have been type 2 since 2012 and have been taking combinations of metformin, gliclazide, trulicity and empagliflozin in varying doses and combinations over the years. I am currently taking the maximum dose of metformin and gliclazide plus one empagliflozin but my last hba1c was still 90...

I didn't realise "diabetic frozen shoulder" was so popular. I have had pain in my neck, collar bone, shoulder, arm and hand for the last 7-8 months and have recently been diagnosed by a physio as having diabetic frozen shoulder. I've got about 30% movement in my left arm, without generating...

Metformin had the opposite effect on me and I was in agony. My GP changed me to Gliclazide and so far so good. Good luck Sent from my GT-N8010 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Thank you Diabell. I'm attacking my diet as best I can and hope I get some more tips at my awareness day. Portion size is a struggle at the moment but I am gradually making reductions. I have a meter but have only really been checking before meals. I have lost 2 stone in the last few months...

Thank you daisy1 :D Looks like I already have a lot more reading to do while I am waiting for things to settle down. Paul

Thanks Andy. I guess I need to carry on reading and be a little more patient. Paul

Hello :D I have recently (6 weeks) been diagnosed with type 2 and I am a 49 year old male with no family history of diabetes. My experience so far has been something like a roller coaster ride. Metformin was originally prescribed but I was told to stop taking them because after 3 weeks, the...