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diabetes checkup

Yes, I had a telephone appointment with the consultant and diabetic nurse who is due to follow up in a month. Plus I had a home visit this morning...

Post by: Jkoko56, May 13, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

Same here. Over 2 years of use and no skin reaction, thank goodness.

Post by: Jkoko56, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Travelling Abroad

I've never been asked to show a letter or prescription although I carry one but I always tell security staff I'm diabetic before I put my bag...

Post by: Jkoko56, Sep 10, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Paying VAT on Freestyle Libre

Thanks for the information everyone. "Be Prepared", not that I was very a Boy Scout !

Post by: Jkoko56, Apr 21, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Paying VAT on Freestyle Libre

I've contacted both my local ASDA and Boots about buying the Freestyle Libre from them instead of the website. Both told me a price of £63...

Thread by: Jkoko56, Apr 20, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Freestyle Libre Asda £44.00

I've just spoken to my local ASDA who quoted me £60+ including VAT and said they weren't aware of VAT exceptions. I did manage to get 3 from Boots...

Post by: Jkoko56, Apr 12, 2018 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Panicking about overseas residential fieldtrip with T1

D) is the easiest. Use a frio coolbag. It's not perfect but your insulin will not go off in it if it is out of a fridge for 13 day as long as you...

Post by: Jkoko56, Jan 18, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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new libre

I'm self funding at present (and living in hope!). I order from Libre for @£50 a time VAT free, don't forget to tick the box. There are, or were...

Post by: Jkoko56, Jan 18, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle sensor problem

I've had the occasional message but each time it's cleared itself. The comparisons with my blood sugar readings have been good. No issues with...

Post by: Jkoko56, Dec 20, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Eyesight

Another long term diabetic here who still has good eyesight although with glasses. I was diabetic for about 35 years before I needed glasses for...

Post by: Jkoko56, Dec 20, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Freestyle liber

Hi. The sensor cuts off after 2 weeks. The number of times you use it does not matter but to have a continuous reading you should use it at least...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 27, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Libre readings bottom out and flatline... yet I'm still alive

Re. sensors coming loose. I've fortunately not had this but what I do is apply it and then wear it covered with a piece of elasticated tubular...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 22, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre

I live in the UK and have been self-funding a Libre for about a year now. I use it for 2 weeks then finger prick for 1 week then back to the Libre...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 21, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Buckinghamshire FS Libre position.

Yes, it is £11 cheaper than the current self-funding price but that may be cancelled out by the cost of a private prescription and a pharmacy...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 21, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Does being diabetic affect your relationship?

"Whoever you share your life with has to learn that diabetes is part of it and cannot be ignored". This! Please don't hide your diabetes from...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Free style Libre

I'm in Northamptonshire and saw my DSN about a week ago. She knows I use a self-funded Libre. She told me that 2 local diabetic consultants are...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Scared of Retinopathy

I've been type 1 for over 50 years and have had quite a lot of laser treatment in the last 15 to 20 years. Firstly you must get an appointment...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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The way I feel right now

Ps. You can do the home made, lower carb stuff later.

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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The way I feel right now

The only thing I remember from my initial diagnosis was someone saying "You can eat anything, but only in certain amounts" and I think that's...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 20, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle Libre - worth every penny

Having self-funded for about 18months I'm finding the results sufficiently close to my blood test readings to be acceptable. Can I just ask while...

Post by: Jkoko56, Nov 19, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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