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I too have BPD so I can totally understand how hard it is to manage your diabetes. I have had type 1 for 16 years, when I was diagnosed at the age of 28, I was classed as a type 1 diabetic and went straight onto insulin. I know how frightening it is , hard work and the feeling that gaining...

Thank you! I have registered :)

Many thanks for your reply's. Oh good I'm pleased that it will be free on prescription !! :) I'm on Novorapid flex pen at the moment so it shouldn't be a problem to change over. Is 'Levemir' the same as 'Lantus' or is it totally different? I'm asking to see if I could get the pen for my 'Lantus'...

Hello I've seen a lot of talk about the 'NovoPen Echo' on the forum lately and was wondering if it is available free on prescription for adults? Or would I have to buy one myself? Either way I think that this would be ideal for me as I'm always forgetting if I've injected my insulin or not...

I still don't see a proper DSN as I'm still under my diabetic nurse and she bought a rep in to give me the meter. However in June I have a hospital appointment, so I can ask them. Since I have had the meter my BG's have been much more under control. I just think everyone who finds it hard to...

Hello, I'm looking for some help with my 'Accu-Check Aviva Expert'. I am a type 1 diabetic, carb count and I take Novo rapid and Lantus. The settings that I need help with are: Advice options: Meal rise Snack size Acting time Offset time Health Events: Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Stress (???? Will...

Don't be stupid, my god I believe that she said that to you. If you are feeling 'suicidal' then how worse can it get??? I only know how it feels to feel that low xxx Could you go back to your dr's and tell them that your counselling is not working? Are you on any medication for your depression?

No the DAFNE app doesn't, I had a look at the trial app and yes it's so much better, especially when you are not eating at home and can't weigh foods. I'm going to download the full app, many thanks for your support :)

See consults a very scary people!!!! lol , haha. I'm about half way through the http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/ program and I think it's brilliant, it is a lot like the DAFNE course and I shall always have it as a back up reference tool for my diabetes. I think everyone should have a look at it...

Thanks I shall get the app for 'Carbs and Cals', is it any better than the DAFNE carb portions app?

Just registered with the site and so it's very good, many thanks.

Many thanks again for your support and great advice.

Thank you all for your advice. At the moment I am only seeing a diabetic nurse from my surgery and no I don't have any faith in her views/advice. I've called my local diabetic centre and they only see people who have been referred , so It may take a while before I can go back there. I have been...

I am a type 1 diabetic of 15 years and my last HBA1c was 9.2/85. I am at the moment only seeing a nurse from my GP's surgery and a rep who came in and gave me a 'Accu-Check Aviva Expert monitor, which I came away with with all hope in this machine that it would be a miracle in controlling my...

Yes, please go and tell your Dr and they 'can' help, as I know it's not good or easy to deal with to have suicidal thoughts xx