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I know that Knowsley ccg are saying it's going to be at least another 6-12 months before they even get close to a decision

We have to ring up on the day to get appointments and hope that you a) get through and b) you can actually get said appointment. It's a farce!!! You can't even make an appointment after a doctor tells you to come back in a week etc. Really rubbish if you ask me Mike

Hi @Nicola M Yes it's very common for diabetics to go through the rebellious phase. It does seem more prevalent in type1 diabetics who are diagnosed at an early age but isn't limited to that group. I also have been through the "can't be bothered testing" phase more than once. I've also been...

Currently in Merseyside the ccg have said that they will make a decision on if they will fund the libra in the next 6-12 months. As such no gp's can offer them with nhs funding. Mike

Just remember that diabetes is a marathon and not a sprint. We all get depressed and down due to different things. For me my diabetes was a huge thing at first and my mum wanted to wrap me up in cotton wool but you will get to the point where you get your mojo back and feel great again. If you...

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Listening to a bit of linkin park while I cooked tea Mike

Before I was diagnosed with type1 diabetes I had noticed that I was really tired and lathargic for about 4 weeks but put it down to a new job I'd started. About 1 week later I woke up in the night for the loo (again) and as I started to get our of bed I collapsed on the floor and started...

Think like a pancreas is the best place to start. It's a great tool for understanding what is going on and also what can happen. Also the forums are a fountain of knowledge and experience. Mike

Hyperglycemia makes me sluggish, dry mouth, irritated and easily confused. Hypoglycaemia makes me sleepy, hard to move, very slow decision making process, sweaty and very pale. I got told by my original consultant that you get these "feelings/symptoms" due to the fact that your body is shutting...

Diabetes when uncontrolled does have a big impact on healing times. For me before I got diagnosed as type1 my wounds would take weeks longer to heal than was normal. After diagnosis and bs levels returned to normal levels I find my wounds heal at a normalish rate (not quite as quick as before...

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There are studies that are now making links between the two due to the fact that epilepsy is also thought to be a autoimmune deficiency. Mike

Thanks deanoh Mike

I've been looking for information on links between type1 diabetes and epilepsy and have not been able to find much. Has anyone else been looking into this?? And have you found any good information?? Thanks in advance Mike

I understand how you feel on that deanoh as I used to be the same, but in all honesty it's one of the best things I have finally managed to be able to do. My family are fabulous with me regarding my diabetes and love learning new things to help me out. Stay strong and remember we are all here...

I normally would side on caution with skipping meals as it's essential to keep sugars in range. However I have never personally been able to skip meals. One thing I would say is to have a chat with your diabetes team and get some info off them. A good team will always look to work towards a...

Would agree with others that you may have misheard the doctor. I used to train weights and cardio twice a day 6 times a week and even then I would have struggled to get 300g of carbs a meal into my body! Seems excessive to me Mike

Hi dean oh Hope you are getting better. One thing that I will say about diabetes is that it's not a sprint. You will have ups and downs but remember to talk to everyone around you and get them to understand that sometimes when your in a grumpy mood it's not you its because of the diabetes...

- What is your name? Mike Peers - How old are you? 38 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? Uk - Which city/area do you live in? Merseyside - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. Witty, honest, loving - Do you have any pets? Yes 1 dog -...