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So called specialists with no idea of the effects their stupidity has on people living with Diabetes. They should listen to us as we know the problems, not them!
Hi All,

New to this forum after doing a google search on Glargine issues.
I am type 1 diabetic, have been for 17yrs now. Just had my insulins changed from Glargine/Novorapid to Insulatard/Actrapid.

Found the change has improved my quality of life a huge amount and given me back the control over my diabetes, improving my BM's & Hypo awareness.
 
Hi,

Welcome to the forum :)

There's a few people on the site i've read that have changed from glargine/lantus.

I myself was on lantus until i changed to an insulin pump so now i only use novorapid, but i didn't peronally have any problems.

But it's good to hear after you've changed it's alot better for you! :)
 
Hi Ebony,
A work colleague of mine also changed to an insulin pump due to issues with Lantus, he has also said it has made a huge difference to his life.
 
bigpapalazarou said:
Hi Ebony,
A work colleague of mine also changed to an insulin pump due to issues with Lantus, he has also said it has made a huge difference to his life.

I'm not quite sure what causes lantus to cause certain issues but it's becoming more apparent it's a common problem!

i love my insulin pump and would make a run for it if they tried to make me go back! :lol:
 
Hi bigpapalazarou and welcome to the forum :) I see you have already had answers to your post. Although you were diagnosed 17 years ago I thought you might be interested in this basic information which the Forum Monitors have written for new members. You might find something in here which will help you in improving your control of your diabetes. :)

Here is the advice we usually give to newly diagnosed diabetics. We hope that these few ideas gained through experience help you to gain control and give you some understanding of Diabetes. This forum doesn't always follow the recommended dietary advice, you have to work out what works for you as we are all different.

It's not just 'sugars' you need to avoid, diabetes is an inability to process glucose properly. Carbohydrate converts, in the body, to glucose. So it makes sense to reduce the amount of carbohydrate that you eat which includes sugars.

This is NOT a low carb diet suggestion, just a reduction in your intake of carbohydrate. You have to decide yourself how much of a reduction will keep your blood glucose levels in control.

The main carbs to avoid OR reduce are the complex or starchy carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, starchy root veg and also any flour based products. The starchy carbs all convert 100% to glucose in the body and raise the blood sugar levels significantly.

If you are on Insulin you may find that reducing the carb intake also means that you can reduce your dose of insulin. This can help you to keep weight gain down as Insulin tends to make you put on weight and eventually cause insulin resistance. This should be done slowly so as not to cause hypos.

The way to find out how different foods affect you is to do regular daily testing and keep a food diary for a couple of weeks. If you test just before eating, then two hours after eating, you will see the effect of certain foods on your blood glucose levels. Some foods, which are slow acting carbohydrates, are absorbed more slowly so you may need to test three or even four hours later to see the effect that these have on your blood glucose levels.

Buy yourself a carb counter book (you can get these on-line) and you will be able to work out how much carbs you are eating, when you test, the reading two hours after should be roughly the same as the before eating reading, if it is then that meal was fine, if it isn’t then you need to check what you have eaten and think about reducing the portion size of carbs.

When you are buying products check the total carbohydrate content, this includes the sugar content. Do not just go by the amount of sugar on the packaging as this is misleading to a diabetic.


As for a tester, try asking the nurse/doctor and explain that you want to be proactive in managing your own diabetes and therefore need to test so that you can see just how foods affect your blood sugar levels. Hopefully this will work ! Sometimes they are not keen to give Type 2’s the strips on prescription, (in the UK) but you can but try!!

If you are an Insulin user in theory you should have no problem getting test strips.

The latest 2010 NICE guidelines for Bg levels are as follows:
Fasting (waking).......between 4 - 7 mmol/l........(Type 1 & 2)
2 hrs after meals......no more than 8.5 mmol/l.....( Type 2)

2hrs after meals....... no more than 9 mmol/l ......(Type 1)

If you are able to keep the post meal numbers lower, so much the better.

It also helps if you can do 30 minutes moderate exercise a day. It doesn't have to be strenuous.

The above is just general advice and it is recommended that you discuss with your HCP before making any changes. You can also ask questions on the forum on anything that is not clear.

Sue/Ken.
 
Hi Daisy1,

Unfortunately after 17yrs i have enough knowledge to know what was working and what wasn't.

Not having a go, this info is excellent for newbies to diabetes, all old hat to me i'm afraid.
 
Sorry. :shock: I was teaching a grandmother to suck eggs then :lol: Glad to hear you know all you need and have excellent control. :)
 
Just a shame that this kind of support and info wasn't readily available in 1994.
 
BP.......
There is a large thread here in Diabetes Medication and Drug's entitled Lantus Problem's which may be of interest to you ? Many Member's have problems with it, however there are just as many who don't.
 
Cugila,
i've browsed thr
ough the forums and noticed the Lantus issues.
Seems they occur when people are moved onto the analogue insulins from older insulins.
 
Yep.....there is definitely some sort of link I think, however you will find Janabelle (Jus) is one who has lot's of good info and links about Lantus and the problems some have had. If she hasn't already seen your comments about it I am sure she will........ :wink:

We had to make a separate Topic for it as we got so many who have had troubles. Keeps other threads from being de-railed.
 
Hey All
My Name is leeza and I searched this forum by facebook. I am type 1 diabetic since past 2.5 years.Unluckily on insulin since day1:( need ur support.I find it very hard to adjust with all the lifestyle changes and my sweet food cravings :(
 
Hello leeza,

Welcome to the forum, I was so lucky, I found this forum the very week before I started insulin.

I have had amazing support and advice from all the lovely people on here who are always ready to help.


Good luck
 
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