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<blockquote data-quote="DebbieAnne" data-source="post: 1572495" data-attributes="member: 96283"><p>..so, here goes.... Think I need tops on getting into a routine now I've been put on insulin..... </p><p></p><p> I have battled with weight and diabetes (was told it was type 2 and weight related for sometime now but that diagnosis has changed ). Over time I'd lost a huge amount of weight, (12stone) but still had big dips and rises in my blood glucose, and was asymptomatic. Over past year its been very very high.... So I seen the Dr's (numerous times) Id been given a multitude of tablets and a various range of cocktails of medication to take. No changes in my BM so changes in doses along with promises and hopes that 'this tablet will be the one to do the trick".... Sadly, none worked, my BM over the past year has been around 18.5. And 24.7, I posted on here, asked for advice and got some fantastic guidance (thank you!!!) .i got Tablets called EMPAGLIFLOZIN to' grab the sugar in my system and pee it out' they also promised to help me lose weight too.... sounded great, but made me very sick. Metphormin made my tummy hurt so they swapped for slow release, these alone proved to be a problem for my 'tummy'. the drs even tried an increased </p><p> dose of glimperimide which just did not do anything. So on 26th September 2017 I was FINALLY seen by a consultant. and was told to " stop torturing myself with oral medication, it's clearly not enough for me" . I was then prescribed insulin (2types). One is nova rapid (3x daily) and other is a slow release I take before bed.. . Thank you to everyone on this forum for their advice and support as I've now been told I'm NOT type 2, but more likely to be late onset type 1. I didn't even know that was a thing.... But the diabetic nurse has been outstanding and explained everything I needed to know, tso far so good. I'm managing the injections OK. It's just very hard with the job I do to ensure I eat regularly, and that I am able to stop and do my injection at the right time... Guessing, once I get a routine I'll be fine??? , so to sum up, I have been able to get rid of all tablets (there were LOTS!!!!) But they're all replaced by 4 injections every day. But it's fine. I am already seeing a drop in my blood sugars. Any tips on how to get into a routine, or snacks to carry in car (I'm out in car a lot with my job, or sharing a desk so I basically store my stuff in the car) sorry if this is rambling, I've had so much to squeeze in, and so much to get my head around since Tues xx. Any tips??</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DebbieAnne, post: 1572495, member: 96283"] ..so, here goes.... Think I need tops on getting into a routine now I've been put on insulin..... I have battled with weight and diabetes (was told it was type 2 and weight related for sometime now but that diagnosis has changed ). Over time I'd lost a huge amount of weight, (12stone) but still had big dips and rises in my blood glucose, and was asymptomatic. Over past year its been very very high.... So I seen the Dr's (numerous times) Id been given a multitude of tablets and a various range of cocktails of medication to take. No changes in my BM so changes in doses along with promises and hopes that 'this tablet will be the one to do the trick".... Sadly, none worked, my BM over the past year has been around 18.5. And 24.7, I posted on here, asked for advice and got some fantastic guidance (thank you!!!) .i got Tablets called EMPAGLIFLOZIN to' grab the sugar in my system and pee it out' they also promised to help me lose weight too.... sounded great, but made me very sick. Metphormin made my tummy hurt so they swapped for slow release, these alone proved to be a problem for my 'tummy'. the drs even tried an increased dose of glimperimide which just did not do anything. So on 26th September 2017 I was FINALLY seen by a consultant. and was told to " stop torturing myself with oral medication, it's clearly not enough for me" . I was then prescribed insulin (2types). One is nova rapid (3x daily) and other is a slow release I take before bed.. . Thank you to everyone on this forum for their advice and support as I've now been told I'm NOT type 2, but more likely to be late onset type 1. I didn't even know that was a thing.... But the diabetic nurse has been outstanding and explained everything I needed to know, tso far so good. I'm managing the injections OK. It's just very hard with the job I do to ensure I eat regularly, and that I am able to stop and do my injection at the right time... Guessing, once I get a routine I'll be fine??? , so to sum up, I have been able to get rid of all tablets (there were LOTS!!!!) But they're all replaced by 4 injections every day. But it's fine. I am already seeing a drop in my blood sugars. Any tips on how to get into a routine, or snacks to carry in car (I'm out in car a lot with my job, or sharing a desk so I basically store my stuff in the car) sorry if this is rambling, I've had so much to squeeze in, and so much to get my head around since Tues xx. Any tips?? [/QUOTE]
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