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Checking in ideas wanted for home alone...
Started this discussion. Last reply by SEAGATOR Jan 26, 2012. 12 Replies 1 Like
hi ya'lli'm a single guy living alone, i'm now taking insulin(Lantus) for the first time so lows are now becoming an issue. i've been low the last two mornings. and i am on to working this out...but…Continue
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"Solid advise from all on this issue. Couldn't say it any better myself. Just one suggestion. Since you are alone, go to Medic Alert and get an ID bracelet with your info. They got all kinds of "stuff" you can wear 24/7. $35 bucks a…"
Markiss replied to trinsmum's discussion 'Creatinine Levels??'"that could be a good point Gina, most of us are under hydrated..."
Brian (bsc) replied to Markiss's discussion 'Checking in ideas wanted for home alone...'"Well, I guess I will pipe in and be harsh about this. Lows are a risk with insulin. And it is good to have a healthy fear and respect for lows. But you shouldn't approach severe lows as a foregone conclusion, they are a results of a chain of…"
Gerri replied to Markiss's discussion 'Checking in ideas wanted for home alone...'"Are you taking Lantus in one or two (split) doses? Do you take Lantus in the evening? It takes some fine tuning to get basal doses figured out, so don't get frustrated.
Though pharm literature states Lantus last 24 hours, it doesn't for…"
jrtpup replied to Markiss's discussion 'Checking in ideas wanted for home alone...'"Trudy, if you already have a house alarm it's just a one-time cost for the remote. Much easier than those monthly fee 'I've fallen and I can't get up' systems LOL"
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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Linda G said… 
Welcome home Markiss....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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