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hfjl212121 said:
those who take insulin once a week or every day
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Hello, insulin is normally taken every day, sometimes multiple times a day, and there are lots of different types.

I assume from your previous posts that you are T2? Have your diabetic team mentioned starting insulin to you?
 
EllieM said:
Hello, insulin is normally taken every day, sometimes multiple times a day, and there are lots of different types.

I assume from your previous posts that you are T2? Have your diabetic team mentioned starting insulin to you?
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my kidneys are ffuntioning at 35 per cent at the moment my nurse did not mentionninsulin is 35 pc a a go od or bad thank u
 
hfjl212121 said:
my kidneys are ffuntioning at 35 per cent at the moment my nurse did not mentionninsulin is 35 pc a a go od or bad thank u
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My knowledge of kidney issues is relatively limited (mine are OK though would almost certainly be better if I hadn't been diabetic for 53 years).

It's probably something you should be asking your GP, but this link might be useful

www.kidneyresearchuk.org

Stages of kidney disease - Kidney Research UK

The term chronic kidney disease (CKD) is used worldwide to mean any form of kidney disease that goes on for more than a few months. The word ‘chronic’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘serious’ and the word ‘disease’ includes any abnormality of kidney structure or function, whether or not it is likely...
www.kidneyresearchuk.org www.kidneyresearchuk.org

Lots and lots of people live with kidney disease and don't even know it, at least as a diabetic you get your kidney function monitored.

In my own case, I take blood pressure drugs and try to keep my diabetes under control so as to minimise damage to my kidneys.

But I would urge you to talk to your medical team and take their advice on preserving your kidney function.
 
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