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I claim PIP and get enhanced rates for both. My claim is partly due to the complications of Type 1 Diabetes, and partly due to HIV infection. Now why do I get it do you ask? Well at my HIV diagnosis my blood glucose was so high it was un-recordable, my infection with HIV was so high it almost...

Hi all, Ok I have been wanting to start a pump and/or CGM but my hospital clinic tells me that I need to meet criteria and then there is a waiting list for them. What are the pro's and con's of going to do this myself? I just cannot seem to get decent blood glucose levels doing it the "old...

I went on 2 BDA holidays and they were fantastic. I then went on 3 DUK Holidays as the qualified nurse and again found them fantastic as I was able to help the teenagers that were sadly not coping. I don't like the way they are run lately but would consider being there to help again.

Hi guys I too am considering a CGM. I have lots of personal issues at the moment and to be fair checking blood glucose levels is the last thing on my mind. I have asked my Consultant and Nurse at the clinic about getting one. I have recently learned that in Scotland our health boards do not...

It is most probably a coincidence. You should know that the Flu Jab consists of the current Virus that is on the go but they are dead. The cannot cause you to have the flu. In simplest terms all they do is make your body produce the antibodies to fight off the flu should you get it. They are...

ABSOLUTELY NO to alcohol gels or anything similar. I realize what your saying about being out etc but alcohol gels contain chemicals etc that will affect your readings. If your not able to use a tap and sink I would simply use water from your water bottle if you have one or even take a small...

I've never ever counted abything like carrots. The only veg that I eat that I count is potato's. Am I wrong?? Just curious if I'm doing it all wrong.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Sorry I haven't been about but been quite unwell again :( Hopefully on the mend.

Guys I cannot stress enough that you should change your lancets and needles after each use. They are only designed to be used once. If you use needles to inject insulin the needle is actually "bent" at a microscopic level as soon as you inject. If you continue to use this needle you are doing...

Yeah all diabetic products have the wonderful laxative effect. Nice thought from hubbie but as one of the posters said - eat normal chocs and toffee's etc but in moderation.

Totally Carandol. You are right to say take time. One thing you do not want is to crash your blood sugars down too quickly. It will take time as Carandol says but please do not give up hope :)

Hello Adam and welcome. As you can see daisy has posted some info but please feel free to ask any questions you may have. There are loads of experienced people here either through personal or work. Welcome on board.

Hello Bernie and welcome. Full of great info, people and topics. Speak soon

Unfortunately that is the problem Karen. She is at that age where she thinks she is invincible. As was I at that age. I'm now 38 and suffer from many of the complications of diabetes. Some complications are a complete pain and if I could turn back time and prevent them I would. But I can't and...

Hello Nikki and Mark and welcome to the forums. Lots of great fun, people, and info. Any questions just ask.