Just joined, this forum looks great

[bigjohnmac]

Just got the word a few days ago that my oral medications have reached their limit and that my HA1c has jumped from 6.6 to 7.7.

My Doc has scheduled me for Diabetes Education and it appears that I'll be going on insulin.

Just found this Forum while tooling around on the internet and it looks like I'm fortunate to find a place with a wealth of good information and friendly advice.

Big John :)

[MarcS]

Welcome aboard. I was on oral meds not long ago as well, and since being put on insulin (N & R) it has lit a fire under me. Although I probably could use the education class again, I am learning quite a bit here!

[bigjohnmac]

What is Insulin (N & R) Mark?
Use to sail out of Marina del Rey many years ago. Miss that.
Big John

[MarcS]

Novolin N (http://health.yahoo.com/diabetes-medications/insulin-isophane/healthwise--d04370a1.html) (time released) and Novolin R (http://health.yahoo.com/diabetes-medications/insulin-regular/healthwise--d04369a1.html) (regular insulin)

I use a combination of these injections. 10R/30N in the morning and 30R/30N at night (after dinner usually around 9pm).

If I exercise after taking the N variety, it lowers the BG to dangerous levels, so I try to exercise then take them.

[Tattoo azz]

Welcome big john
For you t2's i suppose switching to injections may at first seem a tad scary but don't worry. There are loads of great people here who know there stuff and most of us have a pretty good sense of humour too which helps. You take care
Azz

[adiantum]

G'day John, Welcome to Df , this is a great place of caring & sharing .
The education classes are very good . I learnt heaps from mine

[xMenace]

Welcome,

This place needs more big Johns - it's full of ****! :eek:

[mortis505]

EEEK!!! Another North Westerner. Look out folks, we're going to outnumber you soon.

Welcome to DF Big John. You have found a great place here.

[princesslinda]

Welcome BigJohn, glad you found the forums. Lots of great advice and friendly people here.

[kgm0612]

Welcome to this wonderful forum, Big John. Glad you found us!

Karen

[Lulika]

Hey there Big John...nice to see you, dont forget to ask lots of questions and share your experiences with us :)