Type 1 Insulin appears to have stopped working

[conniecar]

I’ll try and be brief….. about 6 weeks ago I had what the Gp said was ‘a virus’ as I couldn’t stay awake at work, my blood sugars were in the 20’s and I had joint paint and muscle aches all over. I asked for a blood test but he said it wasn’t necessary. I’ve been type 1 for 48 years. I’ve not seen a consultant since 2020 and am between nurses as my diabetes clinic has closed. I was told in January that I’d have an appointment in May. It’s been cancelled until the end of July.
I’m now rudderless with a Gp who although he knows I’m still running in my 20’s,my hba1c has gone from 7 to 8 on my Libre, still maintains I don’t need a blood test. I’m also coeliac, on thyroxine and epilepsy meds, so weight gain is affecting those. Also my last nurse put me on Metformin as well as Fiasp and Tresiba. It was great. Plus I’m 57, have put weight on now and am seeing a personal trainer and on HRT. No change. It’s all making me really fed up. I’m wondering if I had Covid and it’s lingering or some other autoimmune thing like rheumatoid arthritis. I feel totally rubbish. Diabetes is something that you’re on your own with a lot as you’ll all know, and that along with hostile receptionists telling me it’s not my time for blood tests, means I’m feeling like a nuisance x

 

[jaywak]

I would say running in your 20s for any length of time is dangerous and it would be a good idea to get emergency treatment , phoning 111 would be a good start .

 

[conniecar]

Thank you. Just had an avocado for breakfast. Went to bed on [emoji[emoji6]] after lots of extra insulin all day. Woke up on . It’s now [emoji[emoji6]].

 

[conniecar]

Sorry, no idea what emojis are about!

 

[oldtypeone]

I think the suggestion to ring 111 is a good one. Unfortunately it isn't a brilliant service but a friend of mine with a very poorly 80 year old husband got an excellent service and the doctor stayed on the line whilst she took his blood pressure etc. Good luck and keep strong. I also think it's worth making a formal complaint. Worth a try. Good luck.

 

[jaywak]

Perhaps you could try writing it again ! I would like to know how you got on but do not understand your numbers .

 

[lovinglife]

Sorry, no idea what emojis are about!

Hi @conniecar
If you are using the app to post this maybe why you experiencing the emoji problems, if you are using the apps you would be better to use your browser to post, see the post in the link below for more information

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[conniecar]

Do you mean my hbac? I’m still old school so [emoji[emoji6]]’s are good. I was [emoji[emoji6]]. using my Libre and am now [emoji[emoji6]]. I’ve not had a blood test so it’s all I have to go on.

 

[Jaylee]

Sorry, no idea what emojis are about!

Hi,

Are you using Tapatalk to post on the forum?
It’s a known parsing error glitch thing with the app..

Try using the forum through your browser, which may help others interpret your numbers?.

Best wishes..

 

[conniecar]

No I don’t think so? I’ve tried through the browser but am bombarded with ads and things that delete replies. I’m now on [emoji[emoji6]] after a day of a lettuce and fennel salad. Had insulin too. Hopefully it’ll break the pattern x

 

[conniecar]

[emoji[emoji6]]

 

[lovinglife]

No I don’t think so? I’ve tried through the browser but am bombarded with ads and things that delete replies. I’m now on [emoji[emoji6]] after a day of a lettuce and fennel salad. Had insulin too. Hopefully it’ll break the pattern x

You should only get the ads when your not logged in, are you getting the ads etc when your not are logged into the forum?

 

[lovinglife]

Please let us know if you are having the problems when you are actually logged into your account @conniecar,

 

[conniecar]

I’m no techie but thot was tough! I’m now sat on a [emoji6]. wondering if I should have a biscuit before bed like I normally would. This is the best result I’ve had in weeks so it’s kind of a novelty. Wonder if I broke the cycle with a zero carb day? Who knows. I feel rough though as I’ve also been ‘Glutened’ ( coeliac ) so I’m hoping I can also fix that.

 

[conniecar]

It’s come back?! Not in the app now x

 

[lovinglife]

It’s come back?! Not in the app now x

I’m sorry your still having problems @conniecar, I will pass these on to admin, mods can’t deal with the technical side of things, just so I’m clear with what you’ve tried

The last post you made was done through the browser on the main forum site and not the app or TapTalk?

 

[Jaylee]

It’s come back?! Not in the app now x

When did you last update the Tapatalk app?

Looks like you’re still online using it?