Recent Content by robertwt

Great advice lads. I shall try out a number of plastic tubes - pill containers, test strip pots and see the best one. Thanks again

Does anyone have a simple and elegant solution to the problem of Glucose Tabs falling out of their packs and getting sticky/dirty in a pocket? (I'm thinking anorach, cycling jersey, running vest, trouser pocket etc) Thanks

Hi everyone I've been 'stabbing' for twenty years. Mostly I get a good reaction. Occasionally not. One episode springs to mind. I was having dinner with a dozen colleagues and I was stuck between the only two of them who objected to my taking my insulin. I was doing my novorapid and...

Well done. Another great victory brought to you courtesy of our sponsors..... :clap: :crazy:

Oh it's good to read a positive thread. I agree with the availability of tests. Like (most of us) I get my chloresterol checked, feet and eyes examined, meds at a reduced rate (it's not the NHS here in Ireland) and put up with being told that I need to lose just a little bit more weight...

To control my BG without freaking out on insulin. :shock: To reduce my weight to the extent that I no longer have a BMI of >30. :P To live life to the full. Every day a new adventure. :D

Stupid is as stupid does. Advising someone out of ignorance certainly is an act of stupidity (does she have an -ology? Bad puppy!) Logging in to this forum and having a minor rant about stupid - now THAT's a smart move Read the label (don't worship it - if the User Sheet says 1 in 100,000...

Isn't Philly white, rather dense and tasteless? :P

Alas, I do not have the motivator-baby app. I just have to motivate myself. It's been said already. NO IT IS NOT TOO LATE. If you make the right causes you will reap the right effects. That is, watch your BGs, be sensible in your diet, do some regular exercise, keep off the smokes and limit...

That's one I shall be trying! Thanks for the pointer.......

Hi, I carry my spare Accu-Chek Aviva, test strips, pricker (and lancets) in the 3"x1.5"x1" bag they came in plus glucose (tablets, liquid and gel) in a similar sized semi-rigid pack (Available from DUK shop for about £5.50 ish) together in a pocket of my courier bag. The other junk I carry...

In fact where would we be apart from our complications. A 'No' vote migh make the forum much easier to read but do we want a forum without refeence to complications such as: BG tests & meters Blood tests Insulin injections Sites of injections Ulceration hypos hyperglaecemia diets 'forbidden'...

I shake and walk funny and raid the fridge and the honey jar when I'm low. Can't say I'd noticed anger, but then I am a fairly placid sort of chap.

Good advice. That is what the careline is for. Well done to you for having the courage to go public. From your post you really comes across as sympathetic (if getting to the end of your rag) With most (if not all) the situations you describe, I can honestly say "been there, done that" adding...

Well that was an exciting "we will stand up for what we believe" moment wasn't it? Very meritorious. FYI In the Republic of Ireland, T1s and T2s get their strips paid for if they have a Medical Card. Otherwise, you can register on a scheme that limits he amount you have to pay for your...