What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

[Key_master_]

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A very reasonable 5.1 at 6.45 a.m.

My new humalog pen should be here soon; I had to buy my own because my diabetic nurse won't prescribe a half dose humalog pen for me as they're only for children. I'm funding my own (again!) as I value the control that half-units give me. Oddly, I got a Novopen Echo on prescription for basal and that does half units. Very strange.

Is there an actual time frame for new pen syringes? My old humalog pen has been in use for about 6 years now and I suppose that's why it's falling apart. I'm gonna miss it; old friend used several times a day for many years!

Also the shop here asked me if I have a VAT certificate. I don't know what that is. Any ideas?

I’d suggest getting in touch with whoever makes the pen your after. Tell them how you use their insulin daily they should give you one. It’s worth a try, i can’t believe your diabetic nurse won’t give you a half unit pen, they are not just for children. I use half unit doses every jab for my humulin s. Was half unit dosing with my novorapid as well. I got mine from my nurse without a prescription, I just bumped into her at the clinic and asked for one and within 2 weeks it was here. I also get my Lilly pens on prescription from my gp. It’s actuallu on repeat. You need to have backups around also in case one breaks or you loose one. Where abouts are you from?

You don’t need a certificate either just tell them your diabetic.

 

[Key_master_]

Good morning all. 5.7 for me. Still waking mid sleep for a cheeky 2 shot of novorapid to keep numbers from rising. Again no carbs or food on board to digest. Just seem to do what they like when I’m asleep and steadily rise. 5.7 on sleeping 2300. 6.8 0230.. 5.7 0745...

Have a groovy Friday people!! The weekend is almost here

 

[jadeashton24]

bm-18.2mmol
ketones- 2.3mmol


very high for me this morning. Think I have a stinking cold coming as my head feels a bit stuffy and my eyes are burning, all topped off my a sore throat and cough of course

I’ve had 12 units correction as when I have ketones I become insulin resistant, so hopefully they will come down as got a lot of coursework to be doing today

 

[Key_master_]

11.3 for me full of cold again and coughed all night so dont think cough sweets or the glug of medicine has helped hence the high bg have a good day all

Have you tried sambucol yet? I swear by it now I’ve had a few sniffles. Comes highly advised from Dr Bernstein. 1g carb per pastel, I get mine from Holland and Barrett’s.

 

[Key_master_]

bm-18.2mmol
ketones- 2.3mmol


very high for me this morning. Think I have a stinking cold coming as my head feels a bit stuffy and my eyes are burning, all topped off my a sore throat and cough of course

I’ve had 12 units correction as when I have ketones I become insulin resistant, so hopefully they will come down as got a lot of coursework to be doing today

This is a copy and paste from a comment I just posted. But relevant for you as well..

Have you tried sambucol yet? I swear by it now I’ve had a few sniffles. Comes highly advised from Dr Bernstein. 1g carb per pastel, I get mine from Holland and Barrett’s.

 

[james11]

Morning all. .5.6 today...happy with that

 

[Newbie 2 LADA]

Delighted to be 6.9 this morning so at least I'm now in the range of 5-8 (which my DN told me was target)
Yesterday my BG stayed fairly steady during the day but rose to 10 just before bed. Thinking that could be maybe because my basal was starting to 'run out'? (is this even possible?)
Have a great and healthy day everyone.......

 

[Key_master_]

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Delighted to be 6.9 this morning so at least I'm now in the range of 5-8 (which my DN told me was target)
Yesterday my BG stayed fairly steady during the day but rose to 10 just before bed. Thinking that could be maybe because my basal was starting to 'run out'? (is this even possible?)
Have a great and healthy day everyone.......

Your basal could be running out. It depends what doses your on and when you have taken it. I’m on levemir now on split doses. Was on lantus 8 units in the evening before bed. Was finding just after tea was starting to wear off.

 

[Newbie 2 LADA]

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Your basal could be running out. It depends what doses your on and when you have taken it. I’m on levemir now on split doses. Was on lantus 8 units in the evening before bed. Was finding just after tea was starting to wear off.

I take Abasaglar and started on 8 units but as my BG wasn't coming into range I upped it to 9 units 3 days ago. I usually take it at 2230 each night but last night I fell asleep in front of the TV, alarm didn't wake me up and I ended up taking it an hour late. That's when I checked my BG so thought it might have been 'running out'. Thanks for your reply - it's good to know that it is possible for basal to 'run out' and I'll maybe hold onto that thought for now to explain the rise.

 

[jadeashton24]

This is a copy and paste from a comment I just posted. But relevant for you as well..

Have you tried sambucol yet? I swear by it now I’ve had a few sniffles. Comes highly advised from Dr Bernstein. 1g carb per pastel, I get mine from Holland and Barrett’s.

I’ve never heard of that before; I’ll have a look in Holland and Barrett’s if I go into town today.
Many thanks

 

[Key_master_]

I’ve never heard of that before; I’ll have a look in Holland and Barrett’s if I go into town today.
Many thanks

Can get them on amazon too, think they are about £1 more on there though so I get mine when I go to town and keep a stock in the cupboard. Really good as soon as you get the start of a sore throat or cough. Good immune boost. Secret is black elderflower with zinc and vit c..

 

[Key_master_]

I take Abasaglar and started on 8 units but as my BG wasn't coming into range I upped it to 9 units 3 days ago. I usually take it at 2230 each night but last night I fell asleep in front of the TV, alarm didn't wake me up and I ended up taking it an hour late. That's when I checked my BG so thought it might have been 'running out'. Thanks for your reply - it's good to know that it is possible for basal to 'run out' and I'll maybe hold onto that thought for now to explain the rise.

It’s a possibility, although I don’t know the profile of abasaglar. I know that levemir says it’s 2 hours before takes effect.

 

[Key_master_]

I take Abasaglar and started on 8 units but as my BG wasn't coming into range I upped it to 9 units 3 days ago. I usually take it at 2230 each night but last night I fell asleep in front of the TV, alarm didn't wake me up and I ended up taking it an hour late. That's when I checked my BG so thought it might have been 'running out'. Thanks for your reply - it's good to know that it is possible for basal to 'run out' and I'll maybe hold onto that thought for now to explain the rise.

I’ve just had a look at the profile of abasaglar, it’s the same as lantus, gets in its stride after about 2-3 hours. Sometimes I find having a nap can have a rising effect on my sugars upon waking. You could of been tired which can put more pressure on our systems.

 

[Jenniewren1958]

Morning all 5.1 today

 

[Glenmac]

Good morning everyone.........a better 6.6 this morning.Just had a message from my son to switch the TVs on.The research doctor,Dr Nick Ward who worked with him after a stroke when son was twenty nine was on Breakfast Time talking about stroke recovery.We have so much to thank him for,and we were both a little teary!The NHS has so much research taking place behind the scenes that isn't publicised,for stroke and brain problems,MS,Parkinsons etc.The people working at The National in Queens Square London and the Wellcom Research are some of the best in the world.There is a programme on Monday evening on BBC,so will be watching that.

 

[JoeT1]

5.2 This morning.

Still only one fast acting injection of 1 Unit since Friday. Adrenaline brought me up to 7.9 before bed, decided I thought it'd come down on it's own, it did.

 

[Cumberland]

do you carb count cumbs x

I do carb count x

 

[Cumberland]

5.2
Have a good day peeps

 

[Glenmac]

Good morning everyone
BG at 4.55am was 5.5 well I never thought the 5s would return for a while glad they have, it's my review day today will be interesting to see what's thrown up! K

Hope your review goes well,then just concentrate on enjoying your holiday and relaxing a little.Sometimes we have to be kind to ourselves!

 

[Maddog76]

Morning all, missed a few days but my numbers were
7.1
6.4
5.9
Very happy with that, hoping to keep them down now. Ran out of one of my tablets over a week ago so quite chuffed. Will get docs appt soon to review. Still hoping to stay off insulin with good diet.