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Forgetting to take insulin and test

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Sharon Guy

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Hello

I have been on insulin for about a year. I am on four injections - 3 after meals and 1 long lasting at bedtime.

I have two children under 10 and tend to be quite busy. I forget to test before meals and I often forget to take my insulin. Result by BMs are usually in the 12-18 range and my Hba1c has crept up to 10.

I need help!

I want to see my kids grow up but at this rate its not going to happen.

Any advice, strategies and tips gratefully received and carefully considered.

Thank you!

Sharon
 
Do u have an alarm on ur blood machine if u do set it for maybe 5 mins b4 ur due 2 take ur insulin if u don't try an alarm on ur phone might help might not that's what I do for my insulin and medication as I also forget sometimes hope this helps :)


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I have tried alarms with some partial success. Hba1c was 10.6 when I visited the Dr this morning. I think part of the problem is the depression I am strugglig with at the moment. I have today been put on anti-depressants today so hopefully things will improve and I will be better placed to look after myself apprpriately.


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I have fpr the past three days measured my carbs with a daily limit of 150ish and remembered all of my injections. BM are coming down with several readings in single figures. Very Happy and encouraged.


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Hi

If you have reminders on your mobile phone maybe set a few reminders to go off 5 -10 mins before your insulin is due and do a BG test, i know on some mobiles you can set them to go off on a daily basis. I have been type 1 diabetic since i was 13 years old and i have 3 kids now and my diabetes has never stopped me watching my kids grow up, if you can get into a routine each day there should'nt be any problem. And because my kids have grown up knowing that i have diabetes they know now when i am going hypo especially my 11 year old daughter she gets my BG test kit and a bottle of lucuzade or tells my husband and even if i feel o.k as i have lost all my awareness she is always right.

tracey167
 
I tend to forget that I have injected the Fast Acting Insulin. To safeguard against double dosing I set the timer on my mobile as soon as I have injected so that I only have to glance at it to see how long since I last injected.

My Grandchildren remind me to take my kit when we go out - not that I need reminding though. They are more interested in the Jelly Beans that I keep in a Vesta Case in my pocket. Thankfully they know the Jelly Beans are for me and not for sharing with them.
 
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