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<blockquote data-quote="Heathenlass" data-source="post: 752867" data-attributes="member: 84861"><p>Exactly what [USER=113749]@LucySW[/USER] said .... if you have had your pancreas removed or partially removed, then you should be treated and cared for as a Type1 because you are producing no or very little insulin. Type 2 is treated differently, because it caused in a whole other way .</p><p></p><p>I have to say that I think you have been treated very shoddily, and to arm you with insulin then expect you to figure it out for yourself without support, advice and resources is frankly appalling . The cost of giving you this support and adequate kit is far less than it would cost them if things went pear shaped because of their lack <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" /> ? Well done you, for having got this far !</p><p></p><p>You do need some additional help, and I would suggest making an appointment with your GP specifically to discuss this . FYI, the absolute minimum a Type 1 on basal bolus needs to test is five times a day, on waking, before each meal, and before bed. In reality, it's likely that most will test more, for example two hours after meals. It's also essential to test before driving, and during long journeys when driving. Also when feeling unwell for any reason, to avoid hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia . In your case too, you are trying to get to a destination with inadequate kit and without a map and compass, so yes, you will need to test more <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>I don't know how well you have managed to titrate your doses, or how much you know about adjusting insulin ratios, matching carbs to units or adjusting your basal , but there are some decent resources and information bits and bobs available : I just realised I don't have the links available, so I'm going to tag [USER=97664]@jack412[/USER] and ask him if he will provide the links to BDEC and the Scottish info booklets on insulin management ( if you don't mind, Jack, please <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) </p><p></p><p>Signy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heathenlass, post: 752867, member: 84861"] Exactly what [USER=113749]@LucySW[/USER] said .... if you have had your pancreas removed or partially removed, then you should be treated and cared for as a Type1 because you are producing no or very little insulin. Type 2 is treated differently, because it caused in a whole other way . I have to say that I think you have been treated very shoddily, and to arm you with insulin then expect you to figure it out for yourself without support, advice and resources is frankly appalling . The cost of giving you this support and adequate kit is far less than it would cost them if things went pear shaped because of their lack :mad: ? Well done you, for having got this far ! You do need some additional help, and I would suggest making an appointment with your GP specifically to discuss this . FYI, the absolute minimum a Type 1 on basal bolus needs to test is five times a day, on waking, before each meal, and before bed. In reality, it's likely that most will test more, for example two hours after meals. It's also essential to test before driving, and during long journeys when driving. Also when feeling unwell for any reason, to avoid hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia . In your case too, you are trying to get to a destination with inadequate kit and without a map and compass, so yes, you will need to test more :rolleyes: I don't know how well you have managed to titrate your doses, or how much you know about adjusting insulin ratios, matching carbs to units or adjusting your basal , but there are some decent resources and information bits and bobs available : I just realised I don't have the links available, so I'm going to tag [USER=97664]@jack412[/USER] and ask him if he will provide the links to BDEC and the Scottish info booklets on insulin management ( if you don't mind, Jack, please :) ) Signy [/QUOTE]
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