Sue, I have struggled with my fasting BSL since I started as well. I hardly ever remember to have a before bed snack. I have had a glass of milk a few times, but most of the time nothing and my fasting BSL is still up. My diabetes educator said it is hormonal because in the early hours of the morning your body produces a growth hormone which causes BSL's to rise. She said all I can do is make sure I test early in the morning (which I was anyway) and try and remember to have a snack before bed. She didn't seem too concerned when I first talked to her about it because they were just above the range and all of my other readings were fine.

Gill, sorry I can't help you with your insulin increase question...yet! lol I have a feeling I'll be there with you soon. I can totally understand the sook over the needles. I did a few IVF cycles and I'm pretty sure the needles are the same and barely hurt, but it still freaks me out.

Saw my DE yesterday and I have to go and see an endo and see what he thinks. Having trouble getting through to his rooms, but hopefully I will be able to get in this week. I am so relieved I am not working this week. These high levels have really had me feeling stressed, which I am sure is not helping my BSL's either.