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    Frozen shoulder

    Logie. How are you now? I have a frozen shoulder and see a consultant next week. My osteopath has said she can no longer help and I will need surgery. Feeling worried.
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    Nurse unable to draw blood - tips for tiny veins?

    Hello I really relate to this. I have just spent 9 days in hospital (non diabetes related) and I am black and blue from them trying to put in canula's and from lines tissuing after a few hours. My tip is try to keep warm, hydrated (I was unable to drink hence the lines) and relax. They found...
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    Any Diabetics in Norwich/Norfolk?

    Hi Sorry I can't make it. Can only plan to meet when I am going to the hospital as it is quite a drive from here, until I get my licence back I have to rely on lifts! Kat x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Shoes

    Hello I really struggle with shoes too. I have found sketchers to be quite good but everything hurts really. I have had. 7 operations on my feet and would love to wear 'normal' shoes but need a very deep shoe with limited flex. Good luck in your search Kat Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    1st day with my pump!!!

    Hiya I started a week ago in insulin in the pump. It feels so odd not to inject and I still keep thinking I need to! I met the Roche rep too, Will, and he set it all up while the nurse explained what was happening. I go back in 4 weeks for an update on the fasting tests. At night I slip in in...
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    Any Diabetics in Norwich/Norfolk?

    Re: T2 in Norwich area? Hi I am a type one and go to Norwich for clinic. Sometimes it's nice to know someone else at clinic so would be happy to meet up! Kat Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Socks....!!!

    Hello I have the same problem! I have some soft fluffy socks to wear in bed as if my feet are cold I can't sleep. They are a few sizes too big so nothing pinches or problems with the tight elastic, they just help them stabilise a bit! It's odd as my feet are warm to touch but I think they are...
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    World Diabetes Day

    Yes that really sums it up. Could you pm me the blog please? I am on my way to start on the pump. It seems fitting to be starting today. Kat Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    humulin i

    Hello I have been on humalin I since doing DAFNE as lantus did nothing for me. I take mine at 11pm and. 8am but struggle overnight but it keeps me level through the day. Kat Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How many vials?

    Hi I am having huge issues with my gp about prescriptions for starting on my pump. (I start on Thursday) Anyway, one new thing to worry me is I have been given 2. X 10 ml vials of novorapid . How long is this supposed to last me. Do you only get 2 at a time? I have been refused my optimum ketone...
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    Accu-chek combo pump

    Hello This really worries me as I am due to start on this pump on Thursday. Hopefully the clinics are aware of the problem and won't start anyone till the problem is sorted out. I didn't have a choice of pump so am worried I will be stuck with this and it's problems. Kat Sent from the...
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    Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

    Hi I tried it and the 1 st weeks was ok but then it was a disaster. Very hard to control BS. I sent the juicer back and now just eat well. Don't waste ur money Xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Halloween Screamers!

    I remember a nurse had no idea how to load the lancet so used to just use a needle! Her little prick was more like using a sword! I swear it nearly went right through my finger! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

    Hi I had one for a week, little black box thingy! I wish I could have one full time as I have no hypo awareness. Hospital can't fund cgms at the moment but I hope to have one one day! Kat Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Flu Jab

    Hi I had mine yesterday and have been in bed feeling generally unwell all day. Arm aches a bit but just feel really unwell. Hope it clears by tomorrow though! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App