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Right then, that's me down to the Docs int morning

So I take it we all need to renew our cards? I got mine in 86 and haven't seen it for years, never been asked to produce it either.

I think having type1 has held me back, I work in an office which can get very hectic. There are times when I can be very **** sure and over bearing when my sugars up and can have a complete loss of confidence when my sugars are low. I was promoted to manager a few years ago but gave it up after...

I use an Accuchek Compact Plus, it's soooo conveinient, test drum codes automatically, finger pricker is fastend to the meter. It's accurate and i'm not too bothered with the other functions ( I just want to know my sugar level when i'm testing ). I cycle a lot and have used this meter during...

In response I think my Diabetic doc was so enraged was because I was given the prescription with no explanation as to what it would do other than 'it will mop up any excess sugars' . I have highs and lows like any other Diabetic and if I had just started taking the Metformin God knows what...

Wow that made me cry. I guess because we don't feel poorly all the time, we don't always realise what we are doing to ourselves. THIS MAKES YOU SIT UP AND TAKE NOTE. My sincere condolences Ellen and thank you. Ned

My GP recently prescibed Metformin for me, I've been type 1 for 28 years with Hb's around the 6.5 mark. I was a little sceptical as to her reasoning and as I was due my 6 month hospital check up. I thought stick the prescription in my pocket and have a talk to my Diabetic Doc. Well I've known...

Accuchek compact plus, the best ever, test strips are inside the meter, the finger pricker is clipped to the side. No messing about, I've even used it whilst riding my bike !

I cycle to work (15 miles each way) and find it's better to eat slow acting carbs like pasta or porridge and just top up with energy drink if needed. After a weekend ride say 40-50 miles I find a tray of Flapjacks ticks all the boxes. It might also be worth mentioning that hard exercise can have...