Recent Content by Baggsy

Not uncommon for males to suffer with some form of ED. It usually relates to age however in diabetes this can result in an earlier onsett of symptoms. The best advice I can offer is to see your GP and tell them your concerns. Also tell your partner this is really important, they need to...

Hello all, Got a question....At some point in the near future it is looking likely that my wife an I will have a few years living on a Narrowboat. However as we live in Cornwall and obviously thats where my GP is, how would I go about getting my prescriptions without having to travel from...

As a frequent traveler to some far flung places around the world, I have to say I haven't had any problems carrying my needles through airport security. So far this year its been Amsterdam, Shanghai, Oslo, Bristol, Exeter and the latest Douala (Cameroon) All I've ever said is that I have...

Anyone who injects for whatever reason should dispose of used needles in a sharps box, end of story. The health risks posed to members of the public who are exposed to sharps injuries is huge. As a type 1 I have a sharps box at home which I have collected by my local council (Cornwall CC) and...

As I work abroad on a regular basis I like to make certain I have an adequate stock of supplies in case I'm delayed in any way getting back to the UK, to that end I double up on my repeat prescriptions etc. However every 6 months or so I get standard reply from the Pharmacist at my surgery "You...

You should only require a letter/liscence if you are travelling abroad carrying schedule 1,2 or 3 Controlled drugs. I travel all over the world regularly with work and have no hassles getting through customs carring insulin. Even long haul flights where i need to inject, simply let security know...

Hello to everyone, and "Happy New Year" I'm Baggsy (Ex Royal Navy POMA(O)) I was diagnosed a type 1 diabetic in July 2011, which was a bit of shock as I didn't feel at all ill. My surgery called me at 9am and said they needed see to me, and basically said over the phone I was now diabetic...