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The GP messed up a prescription change

My surgery has a pharmacist attached to them now. He sometimes decides to change things with no apparent reason. Have been buying my own BD...

Post by: Fruitella, Apr 8, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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I don't understand

You are very unlikely to go 'too low' on Metformin unlike glicazide if that is a concern.

Post by: Fruitella, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Gutted

Can you get someone to drop off a letter to the GP and Practice Manager with specific bullet points and asking for a call back that way? Including...

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Recycling all those blister pill packs

I see that the small one in a shopping mall 6 miles away is but the massive one on a retail park 20 mins walk away isn't! Both have pharmacies,...

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Libre 2 which phone

Just said not compatible. Frustrating but will borrow one from a grandchild! I have a new camera that uses NFC so at least it works with that -...

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Libre 2 which phone

I have bluetooth and NFC but unable to get libre link on my phone - although I could download libre linkup - that is of no use to me.

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Recycling all those blister pill packs

Came across this on a UK Facebook group so checked it out and yes we can! Just need to find the nearest pharmacy that is taking part or a...

Thread by: Fruitella, Mar 26, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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New to insulin

Hi, I've been on the same insulin for several years now and was told to ensure the number before bed was around 8.5 which considering it should be...

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 20, 2021 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
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Freestyle trial question

Maybe in error but I downloaded the librelinkup and have received my trial sample however it is not the librelink that seems to be needed. This is...

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 15, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre 2

I've just sent off for my trial one too!

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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help needed please

Hi, it would be best to contact your nurse for a call back today or appointment. Did I see that you had your meds changed a few days ago?

Post by: Fruitella, Mar 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Struggling to take tablets....

Practise with frozen peas and a small amount of water. Sometimes people with this issue try with too much water - like me, but now I'm fine.

Post by: Fruitella, Feb 25, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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COVID vaccine and extremely high blood sugars

Type 2 on insulin, same high numbers here after the Pfizer jab on Wednesday. Got away lightly, slightly warm arm and bit heady but no more...

Post by: Fruitella, Feb 22, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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COVID Vaccination

Had mine today, make sure the GP has your mobile number to receive the texts - a friend of same age and same GP has heard nothing yet.

Post by: Fruitella, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Children & Teens
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Covid-19 vaccine invitation

Had my first jab earlier today, so far so good but I will take a couple of tablets before bed. Dad, 96. had his a few weeks ago, no reaction...

Post by: Fruitella, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Tv miss understanding of diabetes

Just looked up the script! Definitely pumped him full of insulin. BBC programme. Maybe a few comments to them might be useful:). Episode 5, series...

Post by: Fruitella, Feb 6, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Birthday advice

If by care ;you mean that you help her in daily living including toileting etc. then I would avoid a sudden increase in all the dark chocolate and...

Post by: Fruitella, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Help advise please

Hi, I would contact the dentist again and request antibiotics. Maybe say your sleep and eating as well as blood sugars are affected :). Doctors...

Post by: Fruitella, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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The great 'low carb bread' con

I keep a HiLo in the freezer. I get it from Sainsburys and have worked it that it is only delivered once a week. For us its a Thursday.

Post by: Fruitella, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Diabetic hypochondria & going barefoot

I have the Skecher ones and much prefer them, very smooth on the inside. I love going barefoot too but am getting better at slipping them on when...

Post by: Fruitella, Jul 31, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions

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