Recent Content by steveamos1234

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    Which bg meter?

    I agree with all the comments, if you say you are T1 (which I am anyway) you will get a free metre from any of the manufactures. I use the ibgstar but I'm thinking of changing. The ibgstar is good and very small, but the battery is terrible and needs charging weekly, plus the screen is...
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    Qualifying for a pump and choice

    Mixed feedback :eh: I guess it really is a try it and see. I don't currently have a consultant, as all my diabetes care is via my GP who is great. I think I'll ask and see where it goes.
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    Qualifying for a pump and choice

    I'm thinking about asking my GP about a pump. Not sure I would qualify based on my HBA1C, which is fairly good and always around 6. My control is OK, but not great with various highs and lows during a normal week, and I would like to try for better control and I'm thinking a pump would help...
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    Blood Monitor Advice

    If you want to see a comparison of what it costs the NHS take a look at: http://www.ppa.org.uk/edt/September_2013/mindex.htm You need to look at PART IXR or search for 'DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR GLUCOSE' As you can see the SD Code free is one of the cheapest. As this is what the NHS...
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    Injections

    I currently use 5mm and prior to that 8mm and originally 12mm!!!
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    iBGStar meter and support / contact number?

    Thanks for the link. I'll be interested to see how they take to reply to the web form. Yes, I have an iphone 5 as well. I tend not to use the meter with the phone, but do upload the readings occasionally. The thing I like the most about the ibgstar is the size. Not sure there's another...
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    iBGStar meter and support / contact number?

    Had an issue with my iBGStar meter today where it wouldn't charge. I thought oh well, I'll give them a call and get another meter, but was surprised to only find a contact form on their website and no telephone number? As it happens it turns out the meter is picky about which charger you use...
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    Reusing needles

    Reuse lancets for months and only change them if it starts to hurt. I test on average 8 times a day and I've gone as long as a year in the past without changing a lacent. So 3000 tests in a year and no infections or issues. Pen needles get changed normally when I change a cartridge...
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    Can I re-use Lancets?

    As everyone else has said, it's a very personal choice. I've gone as long as a year before changing a lancet. I really don't find it makes any difference at all and I'm not convinced about the infection warnings. 18 years so far and I've probably used a box of lancets and no issues. I'm...
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    Injecting before eating

    It will depend as we all react differently. I inject 45 minutes to an hour before my breakfast as my BG will spike significantly in the morning and tends to rise quickly from the moment I wake, even when I eat nothing. Generally though I inject 20 minutes before eating. If I leave it to...
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    Travel Insurance

    I've used http://www.travelinsuranceweb.com/ for the last couple of years with no issuess and good prices. I'm T1 and my son has pre-existing heart problems. You also get 17.5% off via Quidco. Worth looking at Quidco generally for insurance as you can save a reasonable amount.
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    Protein in urine. Again!!

    For about the last 10 years I've had the same problem. But, each time after tests it came to nothing. For the last couple of years though my GP now sends off all samples for tests. Seems that I'm prone to protein in my urine, but also have a HBA1C never higher than around 6.2. Seems like it...
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    Are pumps benifical?

    I would love to get a pump, but I don't meet the guidelines as my BG control and HBA1C is good. Hopefully one day they will open it up to everyone.
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    driving license

    When the rules are flawed I totally appreciate why someone might lie or be economical with the truth. I've never needed help with a hypo, so answered honestly when re-applying a couple of weeks ago. But, what makes no sense is discriminating against someone who has a hypo during sleep that...
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    Flying to U.S.A.... Help Please :D

    You won't have any issues with the test kit. I would get a letter just in case though. I travel to the US on average five times a year and have done so for the last 15 years. I've only been stopped once and that was just after the restriction on liquids was brought in and I was carrying...