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    Type 1 Are any CCG's prescribing the Freestyle Libre?

    I know that Knowsley ccg are saying it's going to be at least another 6-12 months before they even get close to a decision
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    Surgery is backwards...

    We have to ring up on the day to get appointments and hope that you a) get through and b) you can actually get said appointment. It's a farce!!! You can't even make an appointment after a doctor tells you to come back in a week etc. Really rubbish if you ask me Mike
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    I’m struggling

    Hi @Nicola M Yes it's very common for diabetics to go through the rebellious phase. It does seem more prevalent in type1 diabetics who are diagnosed at an early age but isn't limited to that group. I also have been through the "can't be bothered testing" phase more than once. I've also been...
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    Freestyle Libre on NHS

    Currently in Merseyside the ccg have said that they will make a decision on if they will fund the libra in the next 6-12 months. As such no gp's can offer them with nhs funding. Mike
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    Nearly died at the A & E

    Just remember that diabetes is a marathon and not a sprint. We all get depressed and down due to different things. For me my diabetes was a huge thing at first and my mum wanted to wrap me up in cotton wool but you will get to the point where you get your mojo back and feel great again. If you...
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 4

    Tickling
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    What music are you listening to?

    Listening to a bit of linkin park while I cooked tea Mike
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    Nearly died at the A & E

    Before I was diagnosed with type1 diabetes I had noticed that I was really tired and lathargic for about 4 weeks but put it down to a new job I'd started. About 1 week later I woke up in the night for the loo (again) and as I started to get our of bed I collapsed on the floor and started...
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    Good afternoon!

    Think like a pancreas is the best place to start. It's a great tool for understanding what is going on and also what can happen. Also the forums are a fountain of knowledge and experience. Mike
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    Hyperglycemia versus hypoglycemia

    Hyperglycemia makes me sluggish, dry mouth, irritated and easily confused. Hypoglycaemia makes me sleepy, hard to move, very slow decision making process, sweaty and very pale. I got told by my original consultant that you get these "feelings/symptoms" due to the fact that your body is shutting...
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    Has anybody else noticed?....

    Diabetes when uncontrolled does have a big impact on healing times. For me before I got diagnosed as type1 my wounds would take weeks longer to heal than was normal. After diagnosis and bs levels returned to normal levels I find my wounds heal at a normalish rate (not quite as quick as before...
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 4

    Alcohol
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    Type1 and epilepsy

    There are studies that are now making links between the two due to the fact that epilepsy is also thought to be a autoimmune deficiency. Mike
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    Type1 and epilepsy

    Thanks deanoh Mike
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    Type1 and epilepsy

    I've been looking for information on links between type1 diabetes and epilepsy and have not been able to find much. Has anyone else been looking into this?? And have you found any good information?? Thanks in advance Mike