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Struggling to raise blood sugar

Has anyone reviewed your insulin dosage @markyj ? I would expect that if you are having repeated serious hypos they need adjusting. I would also push for some blood testing strips because the libre isn't accurate/working all the time and you really need strips as a back up. (Well, at least, as a T1 on insulin who gets hypos on occasions I certainly do.) It would be a lot cheaper for the NHS to supply a few testing strips rather than have repeated 999 call outs because you don't get proper hypo warnings.

I hope you feel better soon. Hypos can be horrible, and bad ones can leave me feeling rotten for the next day too.
 
EllieM said:
Has anyone reviewed your insulin dosage @markyj ? I would expect that if you are having repeated serious hypos they need adjusting. I would also push for some blood testing strips because the libre isn't accurate/working all the time and you really need strips as a back up. (Well, at least, as a T1 on insulin who gets hypos on occasions I certainly do.) It would be a lot cheaper for the NHS to supply a few testing strips rather than have repeated 999 call outs because you don't get proper hypo warnings.

I hope you feel better soon. Hypos can be horrible, and bad ones can leave me feeling rotten for the next day too.
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I went to hospital earlier in the week to see a consultant at the diabetic clinic but nobody was there of any importance so couldn't see them about my dosage or about the libre 2 issues I'm having as their the ones that put me on it. I considering getting a pin prick glucose tester meter as back up but one that can test for ketones as well because I've had ketosis in the past
 
If it helps, and it may not be the best choice in the UK, I am in NZ where those of us needing to worry about potential DKA use a caresens dual. Be warned the ketone strips come in packs of 10, have a relatively short expiry date, and are quite pricey.

CareSens Dual – Spirit Healthcare

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(I just randomly searched for the meter on uk websites, I expect these may not be the cheapest prices.)

The New Zealand health system is very price sensitive, so all T1s use the caresens meter (there is also a version that doesn't test for ketones). Frankly if you've had a DKA I would have thought you have a very good case for asking for a ketone testing meter, but it sounds like you may not be in the best area for diabetes care/funding?
 
EllieM said:
If it helps, and it may not be the best choice in the UK, I am in NZ where those of us needing to worry about potential DKA use a caresens dual. Be warned the ketone strips come in packs of 10, have a relatively short expiry date, and are quite pricey.

CareSens Dual – Spirit Healthcare

shop.spirit-health.co.uk shop.spirit-health.co.uk

(I just randomly searched for the meter on uk websites, I expect these may not be the cheapest prices.)

The New Zealand health system is very price sensitive, so all T1s use the caresens meter (there is also a version that doesn't test for ketones). Frankly if you've had a DKA I would have thought you have a very good case for asking for a ketone testing meter, but it sounds like you may not be in the best area for diabetes care/funding?
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The NHS funding in my area is poor where I live in England is very rural
 
Can I ask what kind of insulin regime you are on @markpj ? I am struggling to understand why no one at the diabetic clinic was able to review your doses. Could you email them?

We aren't allowed to give medication dosage advice on these forums but it's possible the DUK diabetes charity could help you. (I think they were giving dosage advice during covid and not sure whether they still are.)

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Get specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes. Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes. What is the Diabetes UK Helpline? Our helpline number is 0345 123 2399. It is a dedicated diabetes helpline for all people with...
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EllieM said:
Can I ask what kind of insulin regime you are on @markpj ? I am struggling to understand why no one at the diabetic clinic was able to review your doses. Could you email them?

We aren't allowed to give medication dosage advice on these forums but it's possible the DUK diabetes charity could help you. (I think they were giving dosage advice during covid and not sure whether they still are.)

Diabetes UK Helpline

Get specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes. Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes. What is the Diabetes UK Helpline? Our helpline number is 0345 123 2399. It is a dedicated diabetes helpline for all people with...
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk
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EllieM said:
Can I ask what kind of insulin regime you are on @markpj ? I am struggling to understand why no one at the diabetic clinic was able to review your doses. Could you email them?

We aren't allowed to give medication dosage advice on these forums but it's possible the DUK diabetes charity could help you. (I think they were giving dosage advice during covid and not sure whether they still are.)

Diabetes UK Helpline

Get specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes. Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes. What is the Diabetes UK Helpline? Our helpline number is 0345 123 2399. It is a dedicated diabetes helpline for all people with...
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk
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I take humulin s through the day at various doses and tresiba largish dose of that before bedtime also on Metformin twice a day and ozempic one a week
 
markyj said:
I take humulin s through the day at various doses and tresiba largish dose of that before bedtime also on Metformin twice a day and ozempic one a week
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I have another appointment with the diabetic unit in hospital in march hopefully the specialist nurse and consultant will be there this time. If not I will talk to my GP and get advice through diabetes UK of which I'm registered
 
markyj said:
I have another appointment with the diabetic unit in hospital in march hopefully the specialist nurse and consultant will be there this time. If not I will talk to my GP and get advice through diabetes UK of which I'm registered
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The NHS has been run down by the UK's previous government because they wanted to start a American version of the health service so many departments were underfunded for years. Hoping the new government will fix the NHS now but I won't hold my breath
 
markyj said:
It might be my sensor playing up but happening twice in a row
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This is why you should confirm with a finger stick proper blood test, most sensors when faulty will read low.. if you get readings that are out of range you should confirm before treating

Also confirming will prevent a lot of panic and stress
 
markyj said:
Will ask my local GP surgery if they can source a good one and put it through my medication certificate which allows me free medication
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Please read my recent post about Ozempic. It's ruined my life and health. I've felt so lonely and thought I was going crazy. I've quit taking it cold turkey and found out it'll be 5 WEEKS before my body will begin to rid itself of this poison. I thank you fir sharing your journey and hope you find a better solution. I was afraid of having weight loss surgery and now know that surgery would have been picnic compared to Ozempic. I wish you luck and success on your journey and am grateful for your share.
 
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