New to all of this

Hi @Soph94 and welcome

It would help if I could move your post into the type 1 section for more visibility, let me know if your ok with this ?

Hi @Soph94,
Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience! And glad you are recovering.
Looking up webmed.com - Lantus insulin is listed as rarely having itching and hives as side-effects,
and for Novorapid on drugs.com the same.
But have you used either in the past?
Or have you used them in the past and changed brands?
Having said that there could be other perhaps diabetes- or non-diabetes-related causes of your itching
and so seeing a doctor is best to help sort things out - before you become too sleep-deprived !!
Whilst considering Lantus - I would suggest you also look at diabettech.com Lantus: lethal or Saviour?
to learn more about this insulin in general..
On the Home page: there is more general info under the 'Type 1' menu tab (? 2nd or 3rd from left) and
I draw your attention to Hypoglycaemia and diet in particular
under the Living with Diabetes tab about mid page on far left are BSL ranges and other info.
Also on the Forum page: search box upper right corner: type in DCCT and read about the Trial (not anything about units etc that is a different DCCT !!) for more info about these first number of years on insulin,
Best Wishes for your itching disappearing and for an interesting and challenging journey.
And just to let you know that there are a number of us T1Ds with over 30, 40, 50 years on insulin
so 'don't let the turkeys get you down'!!
Stay cool!!...........Just joking !!..Us on the forum!!..2 out of 3 days ain't bad..Nothing is impossible
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Hi @Soph94 Thanks for confirming, your thread has been moved

Hi, @Soph94, Was it your GP or a diabetes specialist that you discussed your symptoms with?
I imagine that what you are needing is
A) relief from itching but also
B) a cause for the itch which can be looked at and fixed !!
Please keep asking your doctor: Could it be one or other insulin? (and what does the specialist say about that )??
Have I or someone in the family had itching before, or have allergies or allergic conditions?
e.g.asthma, itchy eyes, hayfever?
Any tummy upsets/? Any relatives with special diets due to some condition?
Why the thighs ? ? Contact with bedding or clothing or sprays? Bedding been laundered preferably with very hot water?
Is it itching anywhere else?
Any pets in the house or a new pet?
When was the last holiday spent out of the house?
Were there patients in the hospital with itches?
Is there a rash, or particularly itchy place? ? Blisters, spots?
Are you on any other medication, cream/lotion or a new food?
Please you do not need to answer here if you do not wish to!!!
But these sort of questions might be asked by a doctor, and if not asked could be answered to him/her!!
Bestest Wishes for better sleep !!!

Apologies for the delay, being Down Under in Australia I really needed my beauty sleep!!
Perhaps the specialist could be asked about what the side-effects of the insulins are ?
The internet has provided itching as a possibility.
You could maybe also see your GP and see what 'detective work' he or she could undertake for you !!
Does warm water on the skin make the itch better or worse? And do you get a redness/rash from doing so?
No swelling, redness if you scratch or rub the itchy skin?
Does the itch include between toes ?
Sorry for the multiple Q and A!!
Cute dog !!

Hi Soph,
Well done surviving the DKA. Now that you are on insulin you will feel much better. Be aware that injecting insulin can encourage rapid weight gain. It would be a shame after you did so well with your weight loss diet. The gym is a good idea. More muscle allows better glucose control

Hi @Soph94,
I had an itch which got worse and caused a rash where I scratched.
It settled best with an old antihistamine called cyproheptadine (generic name)
- drowsiness and increased appetite being its side-effects for me.
This medication is also used as a prevention treatment for migraine of all things !!
But trying to find a cause is the best way forward rather than being on some relieving medication forever !!
Best Of Luck with your specialist for Monday !!

Itching can be a side effect of high blood sugars (Google diabetes and itchy skin). It should get better as your body adjusts but antihistamines might give some relief. Before I was diagnosed it was one of my issues - I could happily have chopped my right foot off it itched so badly!

Take real care of your legs and feet as any damage to them (e.g. through itching) will take longer to heal, or may not heal at all.

Eczema is common on the legs because the circulation is poor - I really recommend E45 cream (you can get it in Boots) to alleviate itching, easily absorbed and you can use it as often as you want. Don't despair!

Hi @Soph94,
I hope your endo was able to help with the itching problem
and if not, that your GP is 'on the case "!!

d302q1 said:

Take real care of your legs and feet as any damage to them (e.g. through itching) will take longer to heal, or may not heal at all.

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Prolonged high BG may affect healing time but, if BG are kept at a reasonable level most of the time and corrected when high, healing time should not be affected.
I have had type 1 for over 15 years and my Hb1AC has been around 48 all that time. I have not seen any difference in my healing time or anything not healing.
For me this is extra motivation to keep my BG "within range".

Hi @Soph94, Fingers (and toes) crossed for some answer tomorrow !!
The HBA1C results as I understand them give an idea of the sugar levels over the past 3 months
but the second half, the most recent 6 weeks, will influence the result more than the first 6 weeks..
So do not be disappointed if the result is not perfect - give it time !!!
Best Wishes