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  1. HomerSimpson
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    GP diagnosed me with Eczema | Suitable treatments?

    Hi all My GP just diagnosed me with eczema. I was given topical corticosteroid, antibiotics for the blisters and an emollient cream. I am...
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, Feb 15, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Non-Diabetic Medication
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    Slow-healing infected wound

    How long have you had the wound and what do you use to cover it?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 13, 2022 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
  3. HomerSimpson
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    Slow-healing infected wound

    How long have you had the infected wound?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 13, 2022 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
  4. HomerSimpson
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    Slow-healing infected wound

    How long did it take for it to heal?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
  5. HomerSimpson
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    Slow-healing infected wound

    Hi all Back in December, during the Christmas holiday, I noticed the cut on my hand had become infected, as it was weeping pus. I immediately...
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, Feb 12, 2022, 16 replies, in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
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    Really Bad Numbness In My Feet

    Hello everyone I hope you are all well. I’ve been having very bad numbness in my feet recently. So far, my feet have retained the sense of touch;...
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, Aug 20, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Diabetes Complications
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    Libre Pressure Low

    Hi, I woke up this morning, and my reader showed two major hypos overnight. I’m certain these were pressure lows as I went to bed last night...
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, Aug 10, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. HomerSimpson
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    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    That’s interesting. I’ve always wanted to know what post-prandial peak is normal for someone without diabetes. I go past 11 from time to time, and...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jul 28, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. HomerSimpson
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    Hey! *waves*

    Hi Jen. I actually have a degree in Cisco Networking. I wanted to become a network engineer, but because of my T1 diabetes, I’m planning a career...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jun 29, 2021 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  10. HomerSimpson
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    Type 1 diagnosis...Well, this sucks

    The good news about being T1 is you can still enjoy sweet foods like cakes, biscuits etc. You just need to give yourself the right amount of...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jun 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Informing Employers About Diabetes

    Hi all I’m Type 1 and a Libre 2 user. I’m thinking of applying to a particular job. Is there any leaflet, document or anything that I can present...
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, May 8, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. HomerSimpson
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    50 years and counting

    Congratulations!
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 15, 2021 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  13. HomerSimpson
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    Abbott Libre 2

    This is absolutely true for me, but for the right arm. Last Monday, it was time to change my Libre and rotate to the new site (my right arm). It...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 10, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  14. HomerSimpson
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    Anyone getting Libre 2 yet?

    What part of the UK do you live in?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Feb 6, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  15. HomerSimpson
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    Anyone getting Libre 2 yet?

    Did you call your DSN first or did you call your GP straightaway? I think I need to call my DSN first, who will then tell my GP to prescribe it...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  16. HomerSimpson
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    Anyone getting Libre 2 yet?

    Did your nurse give you the new reader or are you using your phone?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. HomerSimpson
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    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice?

    Is it even possible to get insulin pens that can administer small doses like that? I’d love to have one. 1 unit doses are sometimes too much for me.
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jan 18, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice?

    I’ve been prescribed Libre 1, because I’m Type 1, but before that, you will have to do a trial period to show them that it’s helping you. You will...
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jan 18, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. HomerSimpson
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    Anyone getting Libre 2 yet?

    Did you call them to ask to be switched or were they automatically switching everyone on to the Libre 2?
    Post by: HomerSimpson, Jan 18, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  20. HomerSimpson
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    Anyone getting Libre 2 yet?

    Is anyone able to get the Libre 2 now on NHS prescription? I live in the Midlands.
    Thread by: HomerSimpson, Jan 18, 2021, 56 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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