Recent Content by jireson

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    Diabetis 2, Frozen Shoulders.

    I had problems with my shoulders. Turned out to be overdose/ reaction to Metformin.
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    Insulin swap only needing 1/4!

    Libre and meter
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    Insulin swap only needing 1/4!

    Really confused here... I was on humalin I. Taking morning and night and regularly needing 120units a day as well as my oral meds. Got fed up as numbers after meals were way too high spiking massively. Have now been swapped to abasaglar and novorapid. Starting at 80u of abaglaslar and...
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    LIBRE 2 & XDRIP Any Help Please

    As long as you're not using a Samsung you can use xdrip and LL2 directly without miaomiao, bubble etc [emoji16]
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    Fed up with doctors - rant and advise please.

    So I'm type 2, have been for some time. I'm on Metformin, empfaglifosin and humalin insulin twice a day. The practice nurse apparently keeps having discussions with people about me but doesn't include me! I only know my latest 2 hba1c readings as I signed up for patient access. I've recently...
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    Dario Lite vs Normal Dario

    I just got myself a Dario Lite as the GPs are happy to prescribe the strips as they are the same price as my previous meter. I really wanted the full version so I didn't have to have a separate lancet etcetc... Just wondering if anyone knows if I got the full version if the meter/ strips are...
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    Insuman basal solostar pen shortage

    Have tried few, they're all struggling.
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    Insuman basal solostar pen shortage

    Is anyone else having problems getting hold of this in the UK? There's a reported shortage in some of Europe and my pharmacy has been unable to get any for days now. Stating the supplier has used up their quota...
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    Reading Half Marathon - Fund Raising

    Hi, I'm afraid I didn't want to use just-giving as they actually take a comission from any payment made. I would much rather any money given and the gift aid (if a UK tax payer) goes directly to the charity. Hence using diabeties UKs own portal. Registration really does only take a couple of...
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    Reading Half Marathon - Fund Raising

    As a challenge to myself I have decided to take part in the Reading Half Marathon taking place on 20th March 2011. I was diagnosed Diabetic (type 2) fairly recently and am still trying to come to terms balancing my lifestyle ot meet my diabetic needs, so not only will it be a great way to...