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Hi guys, I just changed my insulin cartridge over (novo rapid pen, the non-disposable type) and did my insulin before expelling the air!!! Obviously the dose went in far quicker than usual and I think it means I've missed a good few units. Does anyone know how many units I probably missed? I...

Hello lovely people, Though I'm sure you all are a lovely bunch, with all respect I really hope I'm not diabetic :) Anyway, I've recently been feeling weirdish - craving sugar, sleepy after meals, sluggish, a bit 'under the weather' you could say. Also gained a bit of weight that I can't seem...

So I went for my diabetic check up today and my doctor was talking with me about my Sugar levels that they seem to rise more later in the day , she said to cut my levemir in to two halfs (from 36units at 11pm) to (18units 11pm and 11am ) to see if it helps with the rise of my sugar in min day as...

Hello, I've searched everywhere online for this, but can't seem to find an answer. Does anyone know how to convert mU/L to mg/dL/U? Thanks,

Hi there, I've been injecting insulin for over 40 years. My insulin (Apidra) has recently become really slow at working, which is causing lots of problems with my control. My Diabetic Doctor told me that insulin causes fatty deposits under the skin which, in turn, slows the absorption of the...

HI My Names Darren age 44, i love running (about 10 mile a week max,) cylce perhaps once a week and swim once a week. this year started on insulin, prior to this i was treated with metformin, januvia, glimipiride, pioglizazone, however it no longer worked effectively. initially i went on...

Just cant control this ****** disease anymore i HATE insulin I either go too low or too high and everyday I say tomorrow im gonna start low carb coz i know id only need one shot of Levemir then which is ok but then I get weak and eat carbs and the rollercoaster begins again and I end up drained...

Hi I've had Type 2 Diabetes for some years. Despite dieting & oral medication I have not managed to get my HbA1c below 9.5. So I have agreed with my GP, that I should probably start using Insulin. He has referred me to the Practice Specialist Doctor (appointment next week). What, in the...

hello, I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 6 years now and through out those years i have come across certain situations that i found to be a bit annoying that you wouldn't have thought would be a problem when you became diagnosed such as thinking about different types of jobs that would...

Hi, What are the best pen needles to use? Currently using: BD Autoshield™ Duo (5mm 30G) http://www.bdinteractivemedia.com/safety/?product=Duo&lang=en-UK with Novo Nordisk ® FelxPen® insulin pens Thanks in advance

Hi Everyone, Whenever i inject the insulin needle or Pen insulin needle, i get some little bit more pain. Is there tips or trick to avoid the pain ? when i was in hospital, i was getting very less pain. I will store my insulin and Pen Insulin in refrigerator. Is it the root cause ? is it...

I've been diabetic and diagnosed 20 yrs ago, but told I've been diabetic for the past 37 yrs. Been on medication 20 yrs. 5 weeks ago they started me on slow release insulin with my meds... But... Damage done. I've retinopathy, and as I type I've an active haemorrhage behind my left eye...

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Hi all, I'm craving Diet Coke today. I'm on my 3rd can and it's still only 1.30pm. What's going on? the cravings are mad. My blood sugar was 11.9 at 11.00am, after 33 units of Novorapid (I'm so bad at controlling this Type 2 I've been on insulin for 4 years now). All thoughts welcome... Sally

I see my Specialist monthly atm as we try and sort out my insulin and medications. He is fully on board with low carbing as is my GP. Bonus point for me! So today he has taken me off my gliclazide! Lowered my lantus by 2 units so now down to 16 units daily. Wants me to ring him next week to...

Evening all, I've been a T1 since 2008. Been on a pump the last few years and absolutely loving it (It certainly has worked wonders on my HBA1C results). However something I wanted to ask. My Novorapid seems to be less and less effective as time goes on, meaning I need more and more of the...

Hi all I'm posting for the first time and am feeling really low. I could do with some friendly words as I don't know anyone with diabetes and if one more well-meaning relative asks why I don't want to eat cake or come over for a pizza, I think i'll scream! I'm in a grey area... Sugar was picked...

Hi I was wondering if I could have a bit of advice I have been insulin dependant diabetic for 23 yrs now and my currant hba1c is around 120 no matter how hard I try it is not going down I was on the pump but the took it off me after 3 yrs coz it was not helping now in am back on injections (nova...

I wasn't sure where to ask about this; I hope you'll forgive me if this is the wrong place. A few days ago, a friend of a friend was found unconscious and the emergency services were called. The police found an empty insulin vial. It seems that the medics found 'practically no' Blood Glucose...

hi since mid Feb I've been using humulin I as my basal insulin, my right thigh where I inject my 8 units in the morning is ok apart from occasional bruising. Have now changed to 4 MM needles to try and prevent this brushing. My problem is my left thigh where I inject my bedtime basal, this is...