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basal testing

  1. R

    Does my basal look too high?

    So in May i was put on levemir and novorapid. My problem is with Levemir. I was on a single dose of 16 units at night but it only lasted me 16 hours so i got tired and went off the insulin altogether and switched to a premixed insulin (Humalog mix 50). My control with premixed insulin has been...
  2. A

    Type 1 Insulin pump basal

    Hi guys, T1 here. I have a question about your basal rates - would anyone of you insulin pumpers would be able to share with me your sample basal rate per 24h so I can compare it with mine? I've heard that it's better off to have even basal throughout the day (i.e. 8am 1u 9am 0.9u 10am 0.8...
  3. A

    Basal tests - timetables

    Hello, are any of you in possesion of tables for basal testing on insulin pumps from NHS? My diabetes team supposed to send me some but I didn't get any yet and I want to start my tests asap. Thanks for all the responses.
  4. C

    Basal test

    I changed over to Tresiba from Lantus 5 weeks ago and have been struggling a bit with dropping low, especially when out and about during the day. I have quite an active lifestyle so need to work out how to manage this. Tried a basal test last night - never done one before - so wanted to check...
  5. Postleneo

    Quick question ....basal testing

    Hi guys - I plan on doing a basal test this afternoon and as the weather is rather cool... was wondering if drinking black de-caf coffee (no sweetner) would have a negative impact on the test?... if i must drink water so be it but would much rather have a hot drink. Cheers in advance of your...
  6. Postleneo

    Advice please re Basal testing

    I will shortly be officially pumping and will need to do some more basal testing. Been using the freestyle libre (also testing the Glimpse app) and have a few questions regarding the best way of testing during the night to get the most accurate results before fine tuning the basal. Thought of...
  7. Postleneo

    Basal Testing

    Hi guys - hoping for some advice please - plan on doing a basal test this evening from 16:30 - 22:30 all prepared for it (pending on my bs levels at 16:30 that is) and i wear a freestyle libre sensor. Question is that i normally get to bed at 10:30 pm which is when my basal test will end - I am...
  8. P

    Basal Insulin Problem

    Hi everyone, I have completed 3 days of basal testing and am definately not happy with the results! Day 1 - last meal 5pm with NovoRapid insulin 6 units. At 10pm I took my Lantus dose of 6 units. BGL 11pm 9.2 BGL 3am 7.4 BGL 7am 5.4 BGL 9am 12.2 BGL 11am 23.4 I then gave up my fasting test...
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