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Thanks everyone for your advice!! Much appreciated!!

Feb 23, 2012

Garry 328 posts

No cost!!! That sounds even better. Will request from my GP.
Thanks for the advice Ahmentep.
Regards
Garry

Feb 23, 2012

Ahmentep 99 posts

I use Doublebase cream for this. It is prescribed by my GP and is, without doubt, the best I have ever used.

Feb 23, 2012

John H 20 posts

My experience of stinging sensation during and straight after injecting was for 2 main reasons (NOT suggesting this will be the case for everybody!)......
Lantus was notorious for this anyway, but doing a more shallow injection would make things worse, in my opinion 4mm needles would make this a regular experience, and maybe 6mm ones would suit your situation far better. On my Dafne course, we were encouraged to use 4mm needles, this we tried, but I have reverted back to 6mm. Hope this may help.

Feb 22, 2012

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Spare diabetes kit

I agree with Marke.

Recently as part of a promotion I was sent a very fancy NEW meter (Verio One Touch). The instructions were more complex than the old Optium Exceeds (aways keep a spare) I was using and I simply put in in a drawer. As a followup to the promotion I received a phone call to gauge my thoughts on the new meter. I was honest and told them I was a bit daunted by the instructions and thought I would simply stick with my old meters especially as I had two (both going strong). They sent me simplified instructions, more strips etc and assured me that when I had tried it all I had to do was ring up and they would send me a second free of charge! RRP is $AUD60.

Feb 22, 2012

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Spare diabetes kit

All, If you check with the maker of your current meter they will be more than happy to provide you with another one for free. Not long ago I left my stuff behind at a meeting. I called the manufacturers helpline listed on their website and they sent me two meters delivered the next working day. Its in their interest to keep you using their meter. The money is made on the test strips. Its the same reason a mobile phone comapny will give you a free phone if you sign a monthly contract. Its all about the potential money they make. The test strips cost much much more than the meter....

Feb 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Almost in the same boat.
Thanks for the suggestion Joanne L.
Will try it.
Regards
Garry

Feb 22, 2012

Garry 328 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Driving License Renewal

We have talked in the past, within threads on this site, about upcoming European legislation and it is a shame that you were unaware of it.
After the change over to Human insulins, my warning symptoms went. I think I had been type 1 for 30 years then.
The registrar working for my consultant at the time was a great guy, far more in tune with the then current research and he advised me to run high for 3 months to recover warning signs.
It worked very well for me and I recovered symptoms and was far more in control of my situation. Think my HBA1c s were 6.odd then and he suggested that they were far too good!
He was right.
Your numbers look good.
Perhaps with support from your Health Care Professionals you will feel confident to run high for a limited time to help recover.
Keep your chin up as I hope that with support and the needed letter writing from your HCPs that you will have your licence back quickly.
Regards
Garry

Feb 22, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

I also use 4mm needles and no pinching up is required, which is what my DSN told me on my last appointment.

Feb 22, 2012

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Hi,

I use Lantus and inject into my thighs. What i get is like a slight stingy feeling for a coulpe of seconds. I brought this subject up on another forum and can confirm a couple of posts saying about it having an acicid substance in it.
Also as novorapidboi26 says Make sure the needle is changed for every injection and that injection sites are being rotated.

Feb 22, 2012

Joanne L 7 posts

Hi there
I have had this problem for years. I now go to my podiatrist every 2 months to have the hard skin removed and use Flexitol cream on my heels every day. Cream available from Boots and works wonders!
Good Luck!

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir

Cool

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Carb counting help!!!

100gms cookd pasta is more or less same as 100gms of cooked rice = 100gms = 3cp,s
Marie but it is very difficult when eating out

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir

I would be glad to, got you on my shared diary list.............. Wink

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Having a look at Google right now Very Happy

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I think if you go have a read online about it, you can familiarize yourself with the food groups that fall into the low, medium and high GI categories.......

It would be good though if the labeling was more widespread........... Smile

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir

Cool thanks James I am normally pretty good with my Carb count so i know in my own head that iv got right carbs correct DSN said this morniong that my BI was as you say running out of steam Laughing

so hence the change of time to my Breakfast as im normally up with Hubby just after 7 so mite deffo suit me better will do my online diary this week if you fance having a look to see whats going on much apprecaited Very Happy

M

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts

Normally Morrisons but also online with Asda once a month Not looking for anything in particular just wondered if it was on labels as i couldnt find it and if i went on a low /med GI to see if it would help BG

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Where do you shop normally............?

Are you looking for something specific at a certain time of day...........?

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / No DAFNE specialist nurse

I hope you can get some face to face care soon....................

In the meantime, how is your background insulin?

What background insulin are you on and when?

Feb 22, 2012

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / When is best to take BI Levemir

Ahh, I do apologize..................

The same rules still apply though, as it would be the tail end of your evening BI dose that would be responsible for the rise, however, it could be running out of steam by then............

So the move of your dose to an earlier time is good, actually, it may be better taking it with breakfast, then 12 hours later.........

When you take it at eight tomorrow morning, you will be looking for steady blood sugars all the way to lunch, so within 1-2 mmol/l........

Feb 22, 2012

MARIER 42 posts