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    Healthy snacks?

    I'm visiting my mother in a home - she has diabetes (as are a few of her 'housemates'). I usually take her a treat. Can you make suggestions please. Thanks. Catherine
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    First appointment at new clinic tomorrow

    Had a GREAT appointment. Feeling much more hopeful and positive [emoji4]
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    First appointment at new clinic tomorrow

    Thanks juicyj for your reply - I'm glad to read how you get help and support - I was thinking along those lines but was then worried that I might be asking for too much or that my expectations were too high!
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    First appointment at new clinic tomorrow

    Hi, My GP has referred me to a different diabetes clinic because I was not happy were I was. I have my first appointment at the new clinic tomorrow? Nervous ... feeling 'not good enough' .... but also excited ... 'a different experience?' I have been on a pump for 15 months but with little...
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    Is this right??

    I have a friend - 66 years old - was diagnosed with T1 at 5. She has been told by her GP that she is no longer entitled to podiatry on NHS. REALLY?? Is her GP providing the correct information? Thanks for your feedback [emoji106]
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    Pip code for freestyle libre

    Does anyone know if this code is correct? PIP CODE: 405-9028 Thanks for help [emoji6]
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    Red dots on top of feet

    I went to GP with red dots on toes which were sore too. They were chilblains (sp? )
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    Sure-T shortage

    I have 3 infusion sets left. Medtronic have no stock. Can't get hold of DSN. What should I do? [emoji22] [emoji35]
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    Unbelievable!

    Thanks so much. I got a message today from Medtronic - they have agreed to send me another box out while issue is being resolved. The saga continues but at least I will have necessary supplies for a couple more weeks.
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    Unbelievable!

    I've written to MPs I've written to CCG and made formal complaint. I've written to INPUT. Heard NOTHING from my DSN for 2 weeks. Sent her email this morning. Phoned Medtronic to find out if the issue has been resolved as heard nothing. Apparently the issue is still under review!! Doing my...
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    Who goes to UCLH Diabetes Clinic?

    Hi All, At present I'm at Barnet Hospital Diabetes Clinic, but I'm unhappy there. I want to change clinic. I started the Medtronic 640g in November last year. I would like to be part of a diabetes team that is centred around caring, education, mutual respect, partnership, mutual...
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    FreeStyle Libre - New user

    What size tagaderm plaster do you use? Thanks
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    Heat

    Yesterday was HIGH ... today dropping LOW .... Oh ... the challenges :banghead:
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    Unbelievable!

    I'm having difficulty reordering pump supplies because CCG haven't been paying the bill!! It's the patients who suffer [emoji34]
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    Why would you recommend your diabetes clinic?

    thanks for the comments