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Hello I was told I was type 1 diabetic on the 20th Nov I'm unsure if I should have insulin when my bloods are 9 as there always over 14
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trophywench
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Micky2278 - please read the top part of this article.
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We need insulin every second of every day in order to stay alive.
Basal insulins « Diabetes Support Information Exchange
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We need insulin every second of every day in order to stay alive.
SB2015
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Welcome to the forum @Micky2278
Now that you have T1 you take over the role of your pancreas. You will need two sorts of insulin. The background insulin (Basal) deals with the glucose that your body drips out to keep your basic functions going. To use this you need insulin to get it into the musicales organs that need it. The quick acting insulin is what deals with the glucose that comes from any carbs that you eat. As you gradually learn how to adjust your doses you will find that you can keep your levels at normal ranges a lot of the time.
If I had a reading of 9 in the morning I would still be taking my insulin.
What insulins are you using? The Diabetes Specialist nurses are there to help you learn how to make your own adjustments. Keep in touch with them and tell them what is happening.
Let us know how you get on.
Now that you have T1 you take over the role of your pancreas. You will need two sorts of insulin. The background insulin (Basal) deals with the glucose that your body drips out to keep your basic functions going. To use this you need insulin to get it into the musicales organs that need it. The quick acting insulin is what deals with the glucose that comes from any carbs that you eat. As you gradually learn how to adjust your doses you will find that you can keep your levels at normal ranges a lot of the time.
If I had a reading of 9 in the morning I would still be taking my insulin.
What insulins are you using? The Diabetes Specialist nurses are there to help you learn how to make your own adjustments. Keep in touch with them and tell them what is happening.
Let us know how you get on.
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Welcome to the forum @Micky2278
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis - it must be a really tricky time, with the difficulties in getting together with HCPs
Which insulins are you taking?
If you would like a good overview of T1 diabetes, members here often recommend Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas - considered to be the 'bible' for children and young people on insulin regimes. Don't be misled by the title - this book is relevant to people of all ages!
It’s written in plain language, not medicalese, and might help you fill in some of the blanks?
You might also like to call the DUK helpline (Mon-Fri 9-6) on 0345 123 2399, or check the Learning Zone (orange tab at the top of the page) which has lots of articles and information.
Good luck and keep asking questions here too 🙂
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis - it must be a really tricky time, with the difficulties in getting together with HCPs
Which insulins are you taking?
If you would like a good overview of T1 diabetes, members here often recommend Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas - considered to be the 'bible' for children and young people on insulin regimes. Don't be misled by the title - this book is relevant to people of all ages!
It’s written in plain language, not medicalese, and might help you fill in some of the blanks?
You might also like to call the DUK helpline (Mon-Fri 9-6) on 0345 123 2399, or check the Learning Zone (orange tab at the top of the page) which has lots of articles and information.
Good luck and keep asking questions here too 🙂
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