Recent Content by LondonAndy

Had my jab this morning. Didn't feel the injection, and no reaction (though early days I guess). I've been having the jab for quite a few years now - I know that protection is not guaranteed, but not had flu for as long as I can remember, and having the jab seems a very worthwhile precaution...

I have split my dose too, on advice from Consultant, and take half about 7.30am, half at 10.30pm

Whilst I do not want in any way to say anything against your belief of reincarnation, I do not pretend to understand it. Would it not follow that you are likely to already be somebody's reincarnation? Do you have any memory of your previous life/lives? What will your next form think of you...

A female friend of mine (not diabetic - it was a different medical condition) collapsed and was unconscious in a Supermarket. She had medical ID in her purse, which was in her handbag, but this was not looked for by the paramedics (or anyone else), even when she got to hospital. Personally I...

My favourite so far is the AccuChek Mobile. It was free from the manufacturer, and all supplies on prescription. The features I like are: 1. that it has a cartridge of 50 test strips built in (once you have tested, the device automatically advances on to the next one, taking the used bit into...

I had a high reading once or twice, and it was mostly medication related (a heart medication, Spironolactone, dose was reduced), but nurse said a false reading can be obtained if the needle comes into contact with sides of the vein (or something like that) during the blood draw. I am difficult...