Recent Content by bilb_baggins

I have been on a pump for 16 years it will take you a while to get used to it but once you have you will reap the benefits make sure you change your canula regularly and put everything you eat into the pump as it will work out how much insulin you need you will never look back once you have had...

I will have the jab bit apprehensive but will have it i don't want to get covid as i'm 69 and Type 1

Yes i have had tooth loss i have been a Type 1 diabetic for 19 years and lost lots of teeth in the first few years because of my diabetes i only have 3 teeth left now but you will get used to wearing dentures i had the same problem as you but with time i got used to them .

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I use Accu check mobile lancet device and find it quite good i test my bloods 8 to 10 times a day i have been using this device for about 10 years .

I have my pump insured with my contents insurance and it costs me about £30 a year

Hi have very dry skin and was told it goes with being diabetic but i have psoriasis in my scalp and was told by my doctor it was heridatry so dont know if that is linked with diabetes but i didnt suffer until i was diagnosed.

I think it should be exempt as it does work quickly i have been woken up in the middle of the night with a hypo and its easier to take lucozade than crunch through some gluco tabs.

Hi i have been on a pump for 8 years i have had the same problem as you check canula site and try it somewhere else also i have given a injection manualy to bring blood glucose down just keep an eye on your ketones hope this is helpfull .

I HAD A FASTING TEST DONE WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED 16 YEARS AGO I HAD SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES PLUS I HAD A SISTER THAT WAS A DIABETIC

had mine in October felt unwell for 3 or 4 days but that was all I always feel like that after my flu jab

I have been on statins since I was diagnosed 16 years ago and my colestrol is below 2 it wasn't high to start with I haven't had any problems with taking them but everyone is different I discuss it with my diabetic nurse

I have been on a pump for nearly 9 years its been realy good it has given me back my life after suffering so many hypos for years the pump has reduced these greatly would strongly recommend it

I have been on a pump for 9 years and its the best thing ive ever done but your son is young but I do know children have been put on them its a bit hard going the first couple of months but the advantages are worth it