K kms1985 Well-Known Member Messages 49 Nov 28, 2013 #1 Hi everyone I have had my arm twisted to go to a team Christmas meal. Only problem is it is at 7pm I usually do tea at 5pm? What do I do?
Hi everyone I have had my arm twisted to go to a team Christmas meal. Only problem is it is at 7pm I usually do tea at 5pm? What do I do?
hale710 Well-Known Member Messages 2,903 Location Scotland Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Nov 28, 2013 #2 What type of insulin regime are you on? Twice daily, MDI or pump?
K kms1985 Well-Known Member Messages 49 Nov 28, 2013 #3 Fast acting insulin (novorapid) 3 times and slow acting insulin (lantus) 1 time a day.
Engineer88 Well-Known Member Messages 2,130 Location Wales Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Nov 28, 2013 #4 Do you carb count? if so I would just count and inject as normal (abit later than the normal time)
hale710 Well-Known Member Messages 2,903 Location Scotland Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Nov 28, 2013 #5 I see no problems then. If all your doses are correct you should not hypo unless you're doing any exercise etc
I see no problems then. If all your doses are correct you should not hypo unless you're doing any exercise etc
mo1905 BANNED Messages 4,334 Location Cambs Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Dislikes Rude people ! Nov 28, 2013 #6 Can't see how moving 1 meal by 2hrs would make any difference really. Just inject later and enjoy your Xmas meal. Mo Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
Can't see how moving 1 meal by 2hrs would make any difference really. Just inject later and enjoy your Xmas meal. Mo Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
Sarah69 Well-Known Member Messages 1,536 Location Hethersett, Norwich Type of diabetes Treatment type Insulin Dislikes Anything healthy! Nov 28, 2013 #7 I don't think it matters what time you have your tea!
K kms1985 Well-Known Member Messages 49 Nov 28, 2013 #8 I will give it a try and see how I go. Hopefully my sugar won't go down Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
I will give it a try and see how I go. Hopefully my sugar won't go down Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
noblehead Guru Retired Moderator Messages 23,614 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes Disrespectful people Nov 28, 2013 #9 kms1985 said: Fast acting insulin (novorapid) 3 times and slow acting insulin (lantus) 1 time a day. Click to expand... One of the main attractions of basal/bolus is that you can be flexible when you eat, having your meal 2 hours later isn't a problem but you may want to monitor your bg just the same.
kms1985 said: Fast acting insulin (novorapid) 3 times and slow acting insulin (lantus) 1 time a day. Click to expand... One of the main attractions of basal/bolus is that you can be flexible when you eat, having your meal 2 hours later isn't a problem but you may want to monitor your bg just the same.
K kms1985 Well-Known Member Messages 49 Nov 28, 2013 #10 Thanks everyone, still fairly new to this so it's a learning curve Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
hale710 Well-Known Member Messages 2,903 Location Scotland Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Nov 28, 2013 #11 That's ok, we're happy to help
noblehead Guru Retired Moderator Messages 23,614 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Pump Dislikes Disrespectful people Nov 28, 2013 #12 Enjoy your xmas meal kms1985