Posted by tecknohed on September 30, 2005, at 16:45:51
In reply to Re: Thanks everyone.... » tecknohed, posted by ed_uk on September 30, 2005, at 15:05:27
> Hi Kev,
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> What sort of insulin do you use?
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> NovoRapid, Humalog and Lantus are all really popular at the moment. Most people use the cartriges or the pre-filled pens. Some people still use the 10ml vials though.
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> >I do regular blood test readings
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> What sort of test strips do you use? Sorry, I'm soooooooo nosy. Active, Advantage II, Compact, Glucomen, FreeStyle, One Touch Ultra and MediSense are all widely used.
>Ask all you want mate! Its nice that you're interested!
I use NovoRapid 3ml cartridges, @10 units 3-4 times daily. But it varies. I'm forever topping up because of my somewhat unstable control (there's no pattern - I've asked for funding for a pump but apparently I'm not 'unstable' enough, despite my constant irratic readings! If your HbA1c reading (average over 1 month) is ok then as far as they're concerned you're fine!).
My long acting is Glargine (Lantus), 24 Units at night from a prefilled pen (the pens for self inserting Lantus cartridges are cr#p).
My Pentip needles are Penfine 8mm.My test strips are Active & the lancets are Softclix (both Accu-Check).
I have several meters but the one I use most is Accu-Check Active - small with convenient carry case.I have'nt tried the new glulisine but I did try a newish long acting recently which made things worse. I'm best off with what I've got, it aint perfect but its the best I've found. Until I can get on a pump that is!
Enough answers? lol
Take care
Kev.
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