insulin

Hi there, my name is liv and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in March 2014 so I've had it just over 2 years! I was put on novo rapid and levermir insulin, but around August 2015 I took my self off my insulin as I started to feel really ill and depressed. I didn't take any form of medication...

There is a lot of talk about reversing type2 but no mention of those of us that are on insulin. I was diagnosed 18 years ago but after taking metformin for about 6 weeks,with all the sickness and diarrhoea problems,my blood levels went so high the readings were off the scale. Have been on...

Hi all, I've had type 1 for nearly 9 years now, and I'm coming up 21 years old :) I am currently in my final year at University in Nottingham, studying Graphic Design. It's coming up to the point where I embark on my final project of uni, ever! We are allowed to write our own briefs/projects...

Hi, I'm just looking to meet new people with type 1 who use an omnipod pump. I've had diabetes for nearly 9 years now, and I'm 20 years old. I am at university in my third year, and am 2 hrs away from home- have to be pretty independent. I used an accuchek aviva combo pump for 5 years not...

Imagine that I have 18 units of Lantus or Tresiba at say 9:00 AM. I can have the 18 units in one shot, or I could divide these large shot into three shots at the same time, same hour of 6, 6 and 6 units in diferent parts of the body (say belly, left leg and right leg). The three shots given at...

Hi, Just looking for some very basic, babystep advice/help. I'm a type one diabetic and thinking of moving (from Dublin) to the UK. I just wanted some information on what way access to insulin works over there? Do I have to register with a gp in order to get insulin prescriptions? Costs? I...

Hi, I know that most people dont care really what their insulin and blood reader cases look like but Im so bored of mine, ive had diabetes nearly 9 years now and have the same one they gave me when i was diagnosed, everyone knows the one the blue Velcro one? And a boring black case for my...

Does anyone know if insulin capsules are available for sale in UK yet?

There are regular posts on the forum about training and exercise, and how to make it easier, what to do with regards to insulin and how to deal with food. At the PWDC this weekend, we saw huge amounts of interest in exercise and how to manage your regime whilst undertaking everything from Weight...

Is 6.3 too low to go to sleep? I take insulin and metformin. So tired.. Just want to sleep but paranoid of hypo

Does anyone have experience of taking a short course of steroid tablets (prednisolone) for asthma while on long-acting insulin (Lantus) ? I've been warned my blood sugars will rocket, and I will be testing frequently and expect to have to adjust my insulin, but any tips will be welcome.

Hello all, I am totally new to any sort of Diabetes Forum so forgive me if this question has already been asked.. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 21 years and only within the last year have been moved over to 4 injections a day, previously I was on two injections and mixed insulin. I now use...

Hey everyone. I was wondering how long after taking your dinnertime novorapid should I take a small correction dose if my sugars are still slightly high? Just started on insulin on Friday so I'm on small doses. I had my dinner at 8.40 this evening and took 4u novorapid and ,1000mg metformin...

Hey guys. Hope everyone is well. Not new diabetic but I have just been moved from tablets to insulin. Absolutely terrified of having a hypo as my sugars have always been high. I have never had one before. This is the lowest I have ever been ( 5.4 mmol). Worried that I won't realise if I do go...

Hi Eveyone, Would anybody like to share their expreince of how well their insulin matches the glycaemic release of their carbs/meal. I've just got a freestlye libre and I am suprised at how high the bloodsugar can rise after eating, even when it's a low glycaemic index food, like porridge. I...

My son has been insulin dependent for the past 14 years. At his last clinic appointment he was prescribed Metformin to take long term as well as insulin, has anyone had experience of this? The side effects look nasty so we are very hesitant to start on the tablets.

Hi folks I have been placed on insulin injections for just over a year now buy I am struggling with needle phobia. I have been for counselling but I have said that I really need hypnotherapy, but in the area I live (Colchester ) diabetes care generally leaves a lot to be desired. I will admit...