Recent Content by tina t

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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    hi I am 76 years young, quite frayed around the edges, and the middle and must admit the top isn't too good either. I have 2 grown up sons and 2 grownup step sons. Sadly my sons take after me in many ways especially diabetes ,eldest son has type 2 diabetes and younger son diabetes type 1 like...
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    type 1 and sukkarto sr tablets

    hi i am long term type 1 , 50+years and 1 of my sons 43years old has sadly followed my health paths about 10 years he has recently had sukkarto sr tablets added. i am slightly concerned as the only information on line seems to be for use in type 2 cases.
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    Freestyle Libre issues!

    I take your point but having dealt with Abbotts in the uk for many years it is only recently the helpline is manned elsewhere, their answerphone starts off with an announcement to that effect .
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    Freestyle Libre issues!

    have just come off the phone to Abbotts, calm foreign lady but occasionally difficult to understand. I am at present very unwell with the cold chest and throat bug and have spent most of the past 7 days in bed, struggle to speak and can't catch my breath. was told by diabetic nurse to contact...
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    Libre

    I have used the libre for many years now and you do have to take care where you attach and how firmly. I have found adding strips of thin tape round edges of sensor not touching disc work. I use either arm and have tried my thigh but kept accidently removing it along with my jeans
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    Type 1 Support from family/friends

    hi Sam, I use book from Diabetic department at my hospital that is was issued with a meter I don't now use. It is very good as it shows pictures of food in various quantities, over time you get to recognise how many calories etc just by looking. Sadly when feeling under the weather etc( have...