Hello I am new here

[Archiesdream]

Hello I have no idea what to do, am very nervous.

 

[Northerner]

Hi Archiesdream, welcome to the forum 🙂 Don't worry, you've made a good start! Have you been diagnosed long, and are you on any medication for your diabetes?

 

[Archiesdream]

Hello Northerner, Have been diabetic for about 8 years but now insulin dependent started that about a year ago. I am taking Humar log mix 25 insulin twice daily 38 units morning 34 units evening also Metformin 4 a day.

 

[Northerner]

Hello Northerner, Have been diabetic for about 8 years but now insulin dependent started that about a year ago. I am taking Humar log mix 25 insulin twice daily 38 units morning 34 units evening also Metformin 4 a day.

How are you finding things? Do you test your levels yourself to find out how different meals are affecting you? Some people find that mixed insulins are a bit restrictive because you have to 'eat to the insulin' rather than injecting according to what you wish to eat (a regime called MDI, multiple daily injections, also known as basal/bolus). However, if it's working for you then no need to change it!

 

[Archiesdream]

I find understanding carbohydrates hard at times, I take insulin just before breakfast and then just before dinner in evening, my readings are very good and nearly always in-between the target figures set for me. So far have never suffered any hypos.
Will call back later need to rest. Thank you so much for answering me. That was very kind. Oh I was told about forum by "Flutterby"

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forum Archiesdream 🙂

 

[Flutterby]

Hello Archiesdream - flutterby herself here!!! Just relax into this forum, don't feel you have to answer every single question straight away or post on every subject - if you are having a stressed day take a look at the jokes or off the subject. It's lovely to have you here though and I'm glad you made the first step. Go steady, we are all struggling with one thing or another. Loads of love Karen.xxx

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hello Archiesdream, a very big welcome to the forum 🙂

 

[Steff]

Archiesdream hi and a big warm welcome to the forum x dont be nervous ask any questions and we will be here to help

 

[Archiesdream]

Thank you all

Thanks Flutterfly for guiding me to the forum. Thank you all for your kind welcome messages. Still finding my way around but sure I will get more involved as time goes on.