Recent Content by stellson

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    First holiday

    For 19 years i travelled with my pens, needles etc and never had a problem... I now have a pump and UK security were great but spain was a bit more difficult, I got taken away for extra checks etc which I can understand having a device attached to my body but I also carry a card Sent from my...
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    I also often think of those who maybe just aren't able to cope with the constant numbers and calculations....its a relentless illness but I try to think it could be worse x Sent from my SM-G903F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Couldn't agree with maggieatansfield more!!!! I'm 20 years down the line and have very good control but for a while I let it take over my life, I was obsessed, the libre didn't help with this. I've since went back to good old finger pricking and with an hba1c of 41 I'm enjoying life and my 2...
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    Petition for Freestyle Libre on NHS

    I've been self funding the libre for a while now and also work for the NHS. There are no plans to get this on the drug tariff unfortunately to my knowlede having also spoken with my diabetes team and although the libre is a wonderful thing and really useful I have to say after 20 years of...
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    Meter and strips when traveling

    Travelled to extremely hot places many times, meter and strips are fine as long as contained within their tub however I always keep them in the shade as an extra precautionary measure when out and in a cool place when indoors. Not sure if you are on insulin but from experience beware as the...
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    Chinese food on Medtronic pump

    Hi. I'm in the medtronic 640G pump and always dual wave for any takeaway meal, the effects of which can last right up to 8 hours depending on the food. It's trial and error to get it right but for me I would dual wave a Chinese meal 30% and 70% over 4 hours, if the 4 hours is up before i go to...
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    Great, thanks azure. I'll do that [emoji106]
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    TPS....Total Parking Solutions
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    Tomorrow I am going to call them and ask for their justification for declining my appeal and details of how they came to their decision (albeit they have none).
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    No reason whatsoever given....the letter was very brief and simply stated that after careful consideration the appeal is declined and the fine stands. That's it.
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    Appeal declined folks!
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    No ticketing payment facilities available at all.....simply a small lamp post sign stating max 2hrs and cctv
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    My decision is (rightly or wrongly) that if they reject my appeal I will pay the fine....
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    In addition it was a non ticketed car park, your allowed to park freely just not exceeding the two hours. The cctv picks up the time entered and left.
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    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    I am the OP lol..... nothing like a goud debate [emoji86] .Anyway i'd like to clarify a few points as follows: - i was not in the car at the time of hypo (which was mild but still under the 5mmols to drive). - I am a very well tight controlled type 1. - I was 10 mins walking distance from the...