What do u take on holiday for hypos?

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rossi_mac said:
Sorry I don't know, I've just looked at the letter I got sent from novo Nordisk (they produce novorapid) and they didn't give me the generic name, but said the local name in Morocco is also novorapid. I don't know who produces Lantus. Maybe worth contacting novo nordisk & makers of lantus, and asking them for the info for where you are going?
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Klkl, so do I just phone and ask for the generic names of my insulin??

Just wondering aswell, Why do we need to know this ? lol 😛
 
litto-miss-loz said:
where do u get batteries for your blood meters??

do the shops sell them or will I contact my manufacturer??
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Manufacturer - they're free - well, thanks to the NHS paying over the odds for the test strips 🙄
 
litto-miss-loz said:
Im on the diabetes uk website looking at the travelling with diabetes page and it says that if you become unwell I will need to tell the doctor the generic name and not just the brand name of my insulin. What does it mean by generic??

I use novorpid and lantus...


ta
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Hi,

Generic names as needed, they are needed as these are the none-localised/marketing names for the insulins, as they could change country to country.

NovoRapid is 'insulin aspart'

Lantus is 'insulin glargene' by Aventis Pharam
 
Einstein said:
Hi,

Generic names as needed, they are needed as these are the none-localised/marketing names for the insulins, as they could change country to country.

NovoRapid is 'insulin aspart'

Lantus is 'insulin glargene' by Aventis Pharam
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Einstein,

As you seem to be such a well informed chap, do you know the generic name for levemir, then I'll make of note of them for future ref.

Cheers

Rossi
 
rossi_mac said:
Einstein,

As you seem to be such a well informed chap, do you know the generic name for levemir, then I'll make of note of them for future ref.

Cheers

Rossi
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Rossi,

Here you are: insulin detemir

Cheers,

David
 
Einstein said:
Hi,

Generic names as needed, they are needed as these are the none-localised/marketing names for the insulins, as they could change country to country.

NovoRapid is 'insulin aspart'

Lantus is 'insulin glargene' by Aventis Pharam
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So do i just keep a note of this and i wont need to phone up now??
 
Einstein said:
Manufacturer - they're free - well, thanks to the NHS paying over the odds for the test strips 🙄
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ok so where do i get the batteries from then ??

Will i phone up freestyle and ask?
 
litto-miss-loz said:
ok so where do i get the batteries from then ??

Will i phone up freestyle and ask?
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Try the manufacturer's website, they often have a free order page for batteries - you will probably need to register your meter first so find the serial number (usually on the back of the meter). Or phone them, if it's easier!🙂
 
rossi_mac said:
Hey you're nearly ready for your hols! I bet your looking forward to it!!
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Hiya, Yep I am indeed, will be nice to get away for a bit :D:D

you off anywhere nice this year ??
 
you off anywhere nice loz????
 
litto-miss-loz said:
Hiya, Yep I am indeed, will be nice to get away for a bit :D:D

you off anywhere nice this year ??
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Maybe see some family up your way (well north of the border!) and a camping trip to the peak district! So well jealous of your imminent trip!

PS what does "klkl" mean! these abbreviations making me feel old! Just thought is it cool, cool?
 
I have learned so much from this site and I have only been on here a few hours. I had no idea about not being able to take lucozade on an aeroplane. I haven't flown since being diabetic or the new restrictions. Thanks to all for the knowledge.
 
rossi_mac said:
Maybe see some family up your way (well north of the border!) and a camping trip to the peak district! So well jealous of your imminent trip!

PS what does "klkl" mean! these abbreviations making me feel old! Just thought is it cool, cool?
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😛😛 lol yes thats what it means soz lol 😛
you cant be that old, cause u knew what it meant anyway hehe 🙂
 
what about flight socks??

do they need to be worn ??

my flight is about 2-2 and a half hours

ta.
 
litto-miss-loz said:
what about flight socks??

do they need to be worn ??

my flight is about 2-2 and a half hours

ta.
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they are only really of any use on long haul flights. so i wouldnt bother with them just remember to move your feet around a bit and maybe have a walk up and down a couple of times to 🙂
 
litto-miss-loz said:
what about flight socks??

do they need to be worn ??

my flight is about 2-2 and a half hours

ta.
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I was told flight socks were bad for diabetics as they restrict circulation. I don't think you'd need them on a short flight like that though
 
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