Recent Content by Mark the Spark

Fortunately I have got my blood glucose tester with me, so back to finger pricking for a week...! Can't believe after 48 years of being a type 1 how ' naked' I feel without the libre tagged to my arm..! All the best and thanks again.

Thanks Jaylee, Very informative, and helpful. Mark

I am currently on holiday in Madeira ( Funchal). To cut a very long story short I am now without a libre2+ sensor and intend to purchase one when the majority of the Pharmacies open in the Morning (Monday) Has anyone had experience of purchasing Libre2+ or a 2 in Funchal...? I am getting...

Hi, I have been Type 1 46 years, diagnosed as a child aged 11. It's arguably more difficult to accept diagnosis as an adult than a child, children generally don't question things greatly and just get on with it. For what it's worth I wouldn't have any concerns regarding anyone in my family ...

Morning Damian, I have been T1 46 years. I can understand your apprehension regarding one 30 unit dose. I have not used either of your background insulins . I have been on Levemir twice daily for about 15 years (12 before bed 12 at breakfast) , works perfectly for me, only have to adjust for...

That's my thinking..! All the best

I have been T1 for 46 years. Retinopathy started about 20 years ago. I have had laser treatment to both eyes approximately 10 years ago. About 2 years ago they picked up diabetic maculopathy which appears to be fairly stable , currently. I am now screened every 4 months . Apart from my teenage...

Exactly my thoughts, seems too obvious to me that if you are having diabetic meds prescribed your exempt .

Exactly my thoughts

Exactly my thoughts

Thank you all for your response. Don't use the site much but it does make you realise how invaluable they are when you have a problem. Regards Mark

Morning all, I have been type 1 for 46 years. In all this time I have never paid for a prescription from the NHS regarding prescribed medicine. I have now received a ' Penalty Charge Notice ' ( PCN) from NHS business services authority for claiming free NHS prescriptions as they have no record...

Hi Mark, Without patronising, don't worry. I have been T1 46 years and have retinopathy. I have had laser treatment to both eyes appx 14 years ago and currently I am being monitored every 4 months at a specialist NHS eye clinic. My general eyesight is very good, I have no issues working as an...