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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
Hi all,
Sorry if there is a similar post I'm new to the forum and trying to find my way around..
I am a 28 year old type one diagnosed about 9years ago. I have always been well controlled and last year attended a DAFNE course (I don't think these are still around?)
As a result I am testing blood sugars more frequently and am beginning to notice the prick marks on my fingers and the skin is hard and dry on some, sometimes I can just squeeze my fingers and they will bleed .. I know it could be worse but as I am only 28 and try hard to take care of myself it is really getting me down!
Has anyone heard of alternative blood sugar testing? I have seen one which looks like a patch which is constantly connected but I imagine it's very expensive and difficult to get on Nhs... I will speak to doctors but just wondered if there's anything I'm missing?!
Thanks Jo
Sorry if there is a similar post I'm new to the forum and trying to find my way around..
I am a 28 year old type one diagnosed about 9years ago. I have always been well controlled and last year attended a DAFNE course (I don't think these are still around?)
As a result I am testing blood sugars more frequently and am beginning to notice the prick marks on my fingers and the skin is hard and dry on some, sometimes I can just squeeze my fingers and they will bleed .. I know it could be worse but as I am only 28 and try hard to take care of myself it is really getting me down!
Has anyone heard of alternative blood sugar testing? I have seen one which looks like a patch which is constantly connected but I imagine it's very expensive and difficult to get on Nhs... I will speak to doctors but just wondered if there's anything I'm missing?!
Thanks Jo