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<blockquote data-quote="Rose22" data-source="post: 2294436" data-attributes="member: 509613"><p>I too was told late onset type 1 this year and started on insulin in March. But I had a lovely specialist diabetes nurse who talked me through the pens and showed me exactly how to use them, putting on needle, click 2 units and release to clear for air bubbles, the dial to the dose you need etc. Site to inject and which pen to use for meals (rapid acting) and the background insulin which I take before bed. I used to keep them both together in the kitchen, but after being on here I followed advice from others and keep my background long acting pen next to my bed, on my bedside table. Then I see it and it reminds me to inject before bed...still get into bed really comfy and doh remember need to inject! The nurse explained to me I always need to take my background insulin regardless of what eaten , sickness etc. But the rapid insulin with meals is only if eating carbs and would vary depending on what you’re eating. It’s really hard if you’ve not had enough input and been rushed out the door! It is a life long life changing thing. I got home and cried for 2 days about having to go on insulin! But I’ve always emailed my specialist nurse (poor lady!) with questions and doses and she’s always given fab advice and reassured me. Otherwise it can confusing at times and having someone tell you really helps. </p><p>Hopefully you can contact a diabetes nurse team and get more guidance. Your numbers are good, but your nurse will set target for you. </p><p>I’m sorry to hear of such a scary hypo experiment so soon in! Yikes! It’s my real anxiety thing hypos... Every day with diabetes is a new day xxx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rose22, post: 2294436, member: 509613"] I too was told late onset type 1 this year and started on insulin in March. But I had a lovely specialist diabetes nurse who talked me through the pens and showed me exactly how to use them, putting on needle, click 2 units and release to clear for air bubbles, the dial to the dose you need etc. Site to inject and which pen to use for meals (rapid acting) and the background insulin which I take before bed. I used to keep them both together in the kitchen, but after being on here I followed advice from others and keep my background long acting pen next to my bed, on my bedside table. Then I see it and it reminds me to inject before bed...still get into bed really comfy and doh remember need to inject! The nurse explained to me I always need to take my background insulin regardless of what eaten , sickness etc. But the rapid insulin with meals is only if eating carbs and would vary depending on what you’re eating. It’s really hard if you’ve not had enough input and been rushed out the door! It is a life long life changing thing. I got home and cried for 2 days about having to go on insulin! But I’ve always emailed my specialist nurse (poor lady!) with questions and doses and she’s always given fab advice and reassured me. Otherwise it can confusing at times and having someone tell you really helps. Hopefully you can contact a diabetes nurse team and get more guidance. Your numbers are good, but your nurse will set target for you. I’m sorry to hear of such a scary hypo experiment so soon in! Yikes! It’s my real anxiety thing hypos... Every day with diabetes is a new day xxx [/QUOTE]
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