Lost insulin

[ChrisY1981]

I have lost my Accu-Chek glucometer, which also had my short acting insulin with it (Novorapid). I have taken my long acting insulin (Tresiba) as usual. I realise I should probably go to the hospital but it’s Saturday night so will be choaos! My dad has type 2 diabetes and takes Metformin so I’m wondering will it hurt to take a Metformin and will it be of any help?
Thanks

 

[sleepster]

Hi @ChrisY1981, I don't think metformin would be a good idea as it's not a substitute for insulin and won't help if you're high. I would ring 111 if you're in the UK and see what they advise, they may suggest an out of hours pharmacy or going to a walk-in centre for a prescription in the morning. As you've had your tresiba hopefully you won't be high, can you use your dad's blood tester until you get a replacement?
It's always a good idea to have back ups for everything - insulin pens, blood testers, finger pricker etc etc

 

[ChrisY1981]

Hi @ChrisY1981, I don't think metformin would be a good idea as it's not a substitute for insulin and won't help if you're high. I would ring 111 if you're in the UK and see what they advise, they may suggest an out of hours pharmacy or going to a walk-in centre for a prescription in the morning. As you've had your tresiba hopefully you won't be high, can you use your dad's blood tester until you get a replacement?
It's always a good idea to have back ups for everything - insulin pens, blood testers, finger pricker etc etc

 

[ChrisY1981]

Hi sleepster. Thanks for you’re reply. I have used my dads glucometer and I am currently at 26.6 mmol/l. I have been in contact with 111 and they are going to get a doctor to ring me within the next 2 hours so hopefully something sorted soon
Thanks again

 

[sleepster]

Hi sleepster. Thanks for you’re reply. I have used my dads glucometer and I am currently at 26.6 mmol/l. I have been in contact with 111 and they are going to get a doctor to ring me within the next 2 hours so hopefully something sorted soon
Thanks again

Oh dear, hope you don't feel too grim and they can offer some help soon. Are you able to test for ketones?

 

[ChrisY1981]

Oh dear, hope you don't feel too grim and they can offer some help soon. Are you able to test for ketones?

No way to test for ketones at the moment. But I feel ok. Again, thanks for you’re concern and I’ll post on here how it turns out

 

[VashtiB]

Have you heard from the doctor yet?

 

[ert]

Hi sleepster. Thanks for you’re reply. I have used my dads glucometer and I am currently at 26.6 mmol/l. I have been in contact with 111 and they are going to get a doctor to ring me within the next 2 hours so hopefully something sorted soon
Thanks again

Hope you managed to get insulin. I would walk into A&E instead of waiting for 111 in your shoes.

 

[Daibell]

Hi. I would go straight to A&E. Any overnight pharmacy may be able to provide some emergency insulin?

 

[jaywak]

You really do need to keep a back up pen ,