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Thanks Tony. This is why I am concerned about taking 30 units for my evening meal although for me it does seem to work

Thanks. The carb counting on food rather frightens me. I do tend to adjust my dosages as needs be.

Thank you. I am quite paranoid about how much insulin I take even though in conjunction with my sensor I can manage it quite well. My sensor is a god send as I can take extra dosages to avoid high sugars and keep within range

Hi I have been diabetic for over 30 years now. Over the last couple of years I have been using the Freestyle Libra 2 sensor which is great for constant monitoring of my sugars. I usually eat salads for my main meal along with a few potatoes but have now started to eat larger meals i.e potatoes...

Hi all Thanks everyone for your input. I think there are a few questions I need to ask, from both the DVLA and GP surgery. There does not seem to be a definitive answer to this which is frustrating, I think the timing of my renewal has a lot to do with it. Hopefully I will get answers and will...

Hi EllieM I have no problem with prioritising Covid problems, they are far more important than my check ups. My issue is nothing has been put in place either by the DVLA or GP’s to cover the cost of my examination. I have had a license all of my diabetic life and never failed to have it...

It does seem to be down to the difficulty with appointments being cancelled due to Covid. I can understand this but even so you would think consideration would be given to circumstances. I never miss a check up at the hospital, but Covid has affected my ability to do this. I think taking...

Sorry Jaylee. Thanks for your help.

Hi I have been type 1 for 30 years now. I think because of my checkups being cancelled at the hospital due to Covid the DVLA are concerned with the length of time since my last appointment (about 18 months). I do understand this as they need to make sure of my fitness to drive, but through no...

I have recently received a letter from the DVLA as I renew my license every 3 years. I am being asked to go for a medical examination at my gp’s, I assume the reason for this is my continual postponements of my hospital appts due to Covid . I have been asked to pay £150 for this by my GP. Is...