insulin

Hi.. I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 in Feb. Levels at that time were through the roof, I had all the classic symptoms- thirst, needing the toilet a lot, headaches. Had tests and was sent straight to hospital and put on insulin. I’m currently taking Toujeo and Humalog for meals. Over the...

Hi all, Just came back from the pharmacy and checked my insulin. The packaging looks like this and is bulky, obviously has the right medication inside of it. Anyone else seen this in their lives before? Normally I just get the brand packaging lol. Generic:

Hi all, I'm a PhD student at Swansea University where we're conducting a research study looking into the effects of insulin around exercise in people with type 1 diabetes. I've attached to this post our study poster with information about the study. If you, or someone you know in South Wales...

Is it possible to have a good HbA1c test result and also reasonable finger pinprick test results, yet to have symptoms typical of diabetes? Perhaps there are things further along the metabolic pathway (subsequent to the action of insulin) which can go wrong in themselves. I would be interested...

Hi! Does anyone know if diabetes and insulin can cause low levels of hcg in a blood test very early on in the pregnancy? I have heard that type one diabetics who are taking insulin have lower hcg levels in the first trimester than those without T1D. Is this true?

Hi to everyone. Just started with humulus insulin pen 6g once a day. My glucose levels have been running high for a while so it was an inescapable decision really. I'm 70 a thin type 2 for around 15 years. Diet and exercise generally sensible and low carb and I don't have a sweet tooth. However...

Hello, I am a Junior Doctor and Master’s degree student at Imperial College London. We have created a research study to learn more about how people with diabetes understand their medications, this includes tablets and insulin. Research has shown that people with diabetes and their healthcare...

Hello, I have a history of diabulimia and am working really hard on taking my insulin, however it makes me gain significant weight (2 dress sizes within a month) just from doing my insulin. I don’t eat unhealthy foods often, infact I have a habit of restricting so my daily calories are not...

I just read this article (link below) about a young man in the USA who died because he couldn't afford his insulin. When I read it and heard of T1s who not only have to control their condition but also worry continually about funding their insulin, I just thought how lucky I am to live here...

Ughh so after being told my the consultant he was confident I'm type 1 and started on insulin I've had my cpeptide results back today and they're 0.49 the nurse said that means I'm producing less than normal but not as little as they'd expect with type 1 but shows I need to stay on insulin. Im...

So after years of not knowing what type of diabetes I have my consultant expects I have a form or type 1 (my original diagnosis at 15) they've ordered cpeptide which I'm waiting for the results still but I'm being placed on basal bolus insulin on Monday as my sugars won't budge from the 20s...

Hi So my DSN showed me how to inject and everything else to do with the pen. But i still don't know what exactly it does for T2 who produce insulin *my Endo told me he didnt want me on insulin for that reason* but unfortunately things got bad and i ended up having to go down that route. I...

Evening all, I have seen a thread from a few years ago from someone serving with T1 and wondering if anyone here has any further up to date experience with the medical procedures in the military? I am army, almost done 12 years, diagnosed Oct 21, immediately downgraded to MND (Temp). Had a 6...

Hey guys hope you're all well, I have been newly diagnosed on Saturday with type 1 diabetes. I'm still so overwhelmed by all the information given to me and I'm struggling, basically I have a Tresibo pen I take in the morning then I have a NovoRapid pen I take before each meal 3 times a day. I...

Hi Everyone I would really appreciate some advice! So it turns out I was misdiagnosed as T2 8 years ago and I am actually T1. Trying not to dwell on the late diagnosis side of things and just want to move forward! I have been on insulin previously during pregnancy as Metformin never agreed...

Hey guys. Just got a script here in England for 10x vials of Fiasp and they said it would cost 200 pounds. If possible I'm just going to see if I can have it shipped by my family from home (Australia). Does anyone know if it is possible to post insulin overseas to the UK? Unless anyone knows...

My grandfather has diabetes and because of this, he lost his big toe. His blood sugar goes up and down quickly and he can not use insulin(because he is allergic). Do you know a food that can help?

My daughter 22yrs dx 2003 (780 pump) has Mastocytosis and addisons too. Went on pump 2004, i figured she must have had issue with longacting as results were spectacular almost immediately. Since August ‘21 we have been begging for help as her intolerance of shortacting insulin has increased...

Hi all, my first post here. TL:DR - if you don't administer your own insulin, who does it for you? My elderly father has been T2ID for a good few years. He lived independently other than us driving him around after he lost his licence 3 years ago due to out of control BS. He regularly had...

Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me in the trouble I find myself in. I'm a type 1 diabetic patient and I'll be going on an exchange to the UK from January till July. Given that I'll be staying less than 6 months, from what I've gathered there is no need for me to...