L lynbrown Well-Known Member Messages 210 May 24, 2016 #1 I forgot to take my Humulin insulin last night and my readings are very high today. It was16.6 at 7am. I took 10 mls of Novorapid with my breakfast ( I usually take 6). Now at 11.30am, my reading is 22.6. What should I do?
I forgot to take my Humulin insulin last night and my readings are very high today. It was16.6 at 7am. I took 10 mls of Novorapid with my breakfast ( I usually take 6). Now at 11.30am, my reading is 22.6. What should I do?
magsiesss Well-Known Member Messages 388 Location Suffolk Type of diabetes Type 2 Treatment type Tablets (oral) Dislikes People who drive with fog lights on when its only a bit of mist May 24, 2016 #2 If in doubt, phone 111 and ask for their advice ....
L lynbrown Well-Known Member Messages 210 May 24, 2016 #3 magsiesss said: If in doubt, phone 111 and ask for their advice .... Click to expand... In Scotland?
magsiesss Well-Known Member Messages 388 Location Suffolk Type of diabetes Type 2 Treatment type Tablets (oral) Dislikes People who drive with fog lights on when its only a bit of mist May 24, 2016 #4 lynbrown said: In Scotland? Click to expand... or the equivalent of wherever you are in the world - get medical advice, better safe than sorry
lynbrown said: In Scotland? Click to expand... or the equivalent of wherever you are in the world - get medical advice, better safe than sorry
himtoo Well-Known Member Retired Moderator Messages 4,818 Location sunny north wales Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes mean people , gardening , dishonest people , and war. why can't everyone get on........ May 24, 2016 #5 personally i would test every hour and use novorapid to correct until this evening humulin dose is due. you could ring your DSN ( diabetes specialist nurse ) for her advice.
personally i would test every hour and use novorapid to correct until this evening humulin dose is due. you could ring your DSN ( diabetes specialist nurse ) for her advice.
L lynbrown Well-Known Member Messages 210 May 24, 2016 #6 himtoo said: personally i would test every hour and use novorapid to correct until this evening humulin dose is due. you could ring your DSN ( diabetes specialist nurse ) for her advice. Click to expand... Thank you. I rang about 10 mins ago but they seldom reply until the late afternoon. I shall follow your advice re novorapid.
himtoo said: personally i would test every hour and use novorapid to correct until this evening humulin dose is due. you could ring your DSN ( diabetes specialist nurse ) for her advice. Click to expand... Thank you. I rang about 10 mins ago but they seldom reply until the late afternoon. I shall follow your advice re novorapid.
himtoo Well-Known Member Retired Moderator Messages 4,818 Location sunny north wales Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes mean people , gardening , dishonest people , and war. why can't everyone get on........ May 24, 2016 #7 lynbrown said: Thank you. I rang about 10 mins ago but they seldom reply until the late afternoon. I shall follow your advice re novorapid. Click to expand... just be very careful not to stack the novorapid insulin but lots of testing and drink plenty of water.
lynbrown said: Thank you. I rang about 10 mins ago but they seldom reply until the late afternoon. I shall follow your advice re novorapid. Click to expand... just be very careful not to stack the novorapid insulin but lots of testing and drink plenty of water.
L lynbrown Well-Known Member Messages 210 May 24, 2016 #8 himtoo said: just be very careful not to stack the novorapid insulin but lots of testing and drink plenty of water. Click to expand... By 'stack' do you mean take too much?
himtoo said: just be very careful not to stack the novorapid insulin but lots of testing and drink plenty of water. Click to expand... By 'stack' do you mean take too much?
L lynbrown Well-Known Member Messages 210 May 24, 2016 #9 The DSN has just called. I am to take 4 mls Humulin and increase my Novorapid at mealtimes till I am back to normal. Thanks for all your advice.
The DSN has just called. I am to take 4 mls Humulin and increase my Novorapid at mealtimes till I am back to normal. Thanks for all your advice.