Recent Content by JanS

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    Libre supplier / Abbots so poor on service

    Hi Hi, I have just received my order of sensors but had to wait 3 weeks for these. I also had a sensor with faulty adhesive which I complained about and was told that I would get a replacement asap. It took longer than the new order! In regard to Australia and sensors they had not been using...
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    Always. Having travelled to Asia and Australasia over the past 17 years found that it is...

    Always. Having travelled to Asia and Australasia over the past 17 years found that it is essential to carry things to enable control plus a great husband who recognises the signs! Jelly beans are great and don't melt in the heat.
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    Refused BG testing strips.

    I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 15 in 1970 (tells you how old I am now). In that time I have had an occasional difficulty with prescription supply. I have been a trained nurse since I was 21 and working in the NHS have been able to control the supply of my equipment. The best...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    I obtained my reader and sensor in January 2016 after getting on the waiting list in September 2015. I found that the sensors are very easy to knock off and at a cost of £48 per sensor is expensive, I also had one faulty sensor. Abbott replaced the faulty one and now being able to order 6 at a...
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    Diabetic Type1 hands blown up like ballons

    Some type 1 diabetics have auto imune type diabetes. If your diabetes started following you having flu type symptoms it may mean that yours is this type. In this case you may also suffer from other auto imune problems such as Rheumatoid arthritis. You need to ask for a blood test for...