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gez1283

Newbie
Messages
2
Location
Perth WA
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi, Im Gerry,

Been a type 2 diabetic since about 1995.

I was on diet control initially but the love of good food and having being cursed with a sweet tooth, got the better of me and was put on medication and diet. That did not help either and a bit down the track I was put on insulin. This was some time in the early 2000s.
I was on an insulin called Mixtard 30/70 for a few years until recently my treating practitioner referred me to an Endocrinologist. The best thing that has ever happened.

I now use a an insulin - Lantus Solastar which is a long acting (basal) insulin and I am getting a much better blood glucose readings.

I also take oral medication - Junavia, Diabex XR and cresto (for my cholesterol) and coveram (for the blood pressure)

I use an Accu-chek performa gluometer and I also have an app on my iPhone called the Diabetic Pilot that I have used for quite sometime to monitor and record my BG readings.

Well that's briefly about me and my type 2 diabetes and I'm always open to suggestions to better management.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone. Thanks,

Gerry
 
Hi, Smartlady,

Thank you for your response, I am new to this website and now that I have figured how to post a reply, I am looking forward to chatting with you.

Gerry x
 
Aww bless you. Please don't ask me any technical questions as I'm a total numpy when it comes to 'puters, phones etc :lol:
But happy to chat bout T2 or life in general.
Not sure of time diff between here Norfolk, England) & WA but it's now gone 2.30 am & I'd better get to bed.

Take care

Smartie xx
 
Hi Gerry and welcome to the forum :wave:

I expect you've got sunshine there, we've got snow here in Switzerland. Anything you want to know just shout and someone will be able to help.
 
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