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Love the Aldi one!! And the little pre-wrapped bars stop me over eating it! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I had some numbness on the inside of one toe last year and terrified myself that it was neuropathy! However, a trip to the gp and an examination later told me I had damaged a nerve in my foot from playing a lot of netball that season and going dancing a lot in high heels! A couple of months...

I got critical illness cover with my bank when I got my mortgage. I told them about my diabetes but they were fine with it, think I pay £16 a month which was about the same as my sister who isnt diabetic and similar age. I dont have full life insurance so cant help with that one I'm afraid...

Yeah I totally agree, everyone's skin reacts in different ways. The cetaphil is an interesting one as it is advertised for sensitive skins with conditions like acne but when you look at the ingredients list it's full of parabens and sulphates which are known triggers for acne and other sensitive...

Ah I havent tried differin but one of my friends had that. It's a retinol type cream though isnt it? I've got the la roche posay effeclar duo cream which I use after I've cleansed and used one of my toners. The REN clarifying clay cleanser is really nice. The clay is good for keeping the skin...

Yes she doesn't have her own products but recommends lots. Depends on your budget as to what you fancy but there are loads of great products out there. If you read a lot of her cheat sheets she often warns acne sufferers that although you may have active spots and bumps, your skin might still...

Hi sorry for joining this conversation late but just reading your thread. Have you ever looked at Caroline Hirons' website? She's an amazing skincare expert who has a lot of advice and product suggestions. My skin has really cleared up since following her recommended skincare regime. If you're...

Hi, Yes definitely take more supplies than you need. I was always taught to double what i usually use. Your gp/nurse should be fine about giving you a letter but honestly no-one ever even asks me about my hand luggage (I always have my letter with me though, just in case). Check you have good...

My fingers can be horrendous too! I was taught when I was first diagnosed to avoid my index fingers so I didnt test them. However this seems to be old advice so all fingers are in use now! I find the accu check multiclix better than my fastclix one, it's a bit kinder on my little fingers! I...

Ah good luck everyone. It is the most frustrating thing, regardless of what anyone thought they were doing all we want is the medication and care that we need! I did have a postive result with mine and I truely hope many more have the same outcome. Onwards and upwards! :) Sent from my GT-I9100P...

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know I've had my penalty charge.notice cancelled. I'm not sure what action actually made this happen but I did send them a very angry email and asked my mp to intervene as well. The letter they have sent me informing of this descision is really...

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know I've had my penalty charge.notice cancelled. I'm not sure what action actually made this happen but I did send them a very angry email and asked my mp to intervene as well. The letter they have sent me informing of this descision is really...

That would be much more sensible to target those who are claiming who arent actually entitled to an exemption certificate! It would be an interesting freedom of information request to see what percentage of fines are being sent to people who will never qualify for a certificate and those who...

Hi, You're not alone in this! I'm a T1 too and my levels can rocket after high impact execise, I have been known to go from around a 5 to 15 after a game of netball! I think it's your liver doing a bit of a glucose dump (there are definitely people who know more about this than me). I know a lot...

I only got the letter on sat so havent paid. I really dont want to pay but dont want my credit rating to be affected if I dont. I emailed my MP about it and just had a reply saying they are going to contact the prescription checking service on my behalf. Hopefully that will help! Sent from the...

I have already replied to a few of these threads about these fines and now I have just received one.:( My card expired in November and since I had moved house I didn't get the reminder. Fortunately I realised in December so I was only without a certificate for a month. They have waited until...

It sounds like you're being sensible already as you know you have to take these things out with you. Make sure all your friends know about your diabetes and they know what to do if you do have a hypo (although be aware that they may forget this once they've had a few drinks). Door staff dont...

The human body can be clever thing. I find I dream of having to eat or searching for food and then wake up finding I am having a hypo! Like an internal alarm system! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I can get 9 bars in tesco, usually found next to all the gluton free stuff. They were on offer last week - much cheaper than holland and barrett! :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I love jelly babies as a hypo treatment! My sister is a nurse and went on a course where a consultant recommended 3 and a head of jelly babies, as being a perfect amount. Which makes me laugh cos who has the will power to stop eating at the head of a jelly baby?! And what do you do with the rest...