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Hello one and all

Hi, and welcome

You have posted in the right place for a new introduction.

I’ve been type 2 diabetic since 2011 and finally had to go on to insulin last october

I have to say I found it easier than I expected. I soon got used to the injections, and how to manage any hypos.

Plenty of people here have been through the same and will be happy to help with any questions you have (although we can only share our experiences and not offer medical advice).

No question is a stupid question, so just ask!
 
The only advice I was given was to inject at the time of day you are most likely to remember! I choose to inject at 6 in the evening and have a watch alarm set to remind me.

That seems to help best with my evening meal and morning levels. I use lantus which is a biosimilar insulin. I do find by about 22 or 23 hours later it is wearing off……may just be my imagination though!
 
Hi and welcome.

Type 1 of 50 years here.

Insulin is your friend and assuming you qualify for a CGM you just need to analyse the data and learn how the food insulin and exercise affect your levels.
It sounds a bit complicated but eventually it will become like breathing.

I have good control and its down to the CGM and the data it gives me.

I wish you all the luck in the world and this is a fabulous site to be a member of....

Tony
 
redheadpen said:
When you frist start can you get side effects. Like balance problem.?
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The dose depends on your blood glucose. Are you regularly testing with a fingerprick?
If you feel dizzy or have a balance problem, you must test to make sure your blood glucose is not too low.
 
couple of easy ryhmes to remember: "Four is the Floor" (treat hypo)

"Five to Drive": when on insulin or other meds which can effect blood sugars rules for dvla are different and will have to notify dvla of insulin usage, also can require to let insurance company know otherwise insurance maybe invalid, and licsence wouldn't be valid if they are not aware. medical license issued unless severe hypo several times (where you required assistance from another person ie severe hypo unable to treat yourself. regular hypo is fine.. if able to treat yourself even if had someone give you some glucose).

couple of links which you may find useful free trial of CGM:
https://www.dexcom.com/en-GB/one-plus-campaign-sample? 10day free trial
https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/getting-started/sampling.html 15 day free trial

it took a good few weeks for eyesight to get used to a new 'norm' eyes mostly other side effect which was most welcome was not having to pee so much during the night :) took several weeks before started to stabalize somewhat.
 
redheadpen said:
I have started the new treatment of insulin. Just had a call back and have a appointment tomorrow. Which is good.
This is wonderful having someone to listen to you . I don't feel so alone.
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Ask anything no matter what it isn't a stupid question. Just to give you some idea you should be getting weekly appointment soon or telephone appointments. depending on your levels your insulin will go up in small units until your body is used to it (it can take ages to get to full dose)
 
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Mark Rawlinson said:
Ask anything no matter what it isn't a stupid question. Just to give you some idea you should be getting weekly appointment soon or telephone appointments. depending on your levels your insulin will go up in small units until your body is used to it (it can take ages to get to full dose)
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It is not that long ago U was where you are on different makes of insulin though Sanofi Trujeo Glargine (long lasting) ad Trurapi the rapid acting one
 
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