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Never had a target other than get H1BAC down from 8% to 7% about 12 years ago!

Now almost 6 weeks since seeing the consultant >> Freestyle Libre << Just received an e-mail from his secretary - She has followed up on the information provided and updated me - She is brilliant - . .. So I have good news ? I think ?! I am on a waiting list to attend a course...

Now over 4 weeks from appointment with consultant where cam was offered >> Have spoken to secretary ## still waiting Very slow and frustrating. At this rate I am beginning to wish I had not bothered to try to get one. Now think parts of NHS are a total waste of the tax I pay! Rant over. -

My Onetouch meters only record 500 results = 50 days. The request appears to want proof of 2 or 3months daily test. Quantity I assume that is what you mean

Thanks for the info - Really appreciate the ideas. I have been testing about 10 times each day for several years now - proving that for a period of 2 months is very difficult as a meter normally only holds 500 records - about 2 weeks short and I personally regularly use 3 different meters...

Hi all - Hoping someone can help with some information - From 1st April CGMs became available on prescription but subject to varying criteria. I followed this up and this resulted in a Consultant appointment where I was told "You definitely qualify - I will fill in the form this afternoon and...

After 30+ years of the annual diabetic clinic tests I had an eye test at a Tesco optician who said I had severe cataracts and offered me a referral to the local eye clinic. At the eye clinic I was told that I had no issues with cataracts but one eye showed possible fluid behind a retina. The...

To try and give some info > > > I have used OneTouch meters for years and the option to download their program to download from meters seems as if it may help. They usually offer a free meter and if you ask also provide a USB connecting cable. Now the technical bit - The supplied software has...

T1 for 60+ years - Still here so must have been doing something right! My complaint is that it never takes a break - always have to think what to eat etc. . . I would love a holiday from the continuous necessary awareness.

T1 for. Just over 61 years. At first I struggled with glass syringes and needles nearly 10 times thicker than used now! . The trick is finding a site where there is no nerve end. If you drag a match stick across your skin - sloped like using a paint brush - you will find places where you...

Hi - it will get easier. As T1 for over 65 years - my only advice is not to hide or over advertise the fact of being a diabetic >>> Just make sure someone you are with knows you are a diabetic. My motto from the age of 11 is - I can do anything that any one else is doing but I take my sandwiches...

Hi and just a couple of comments - I am a 60+year veteran with T1 and have seen some very helpful changes mainly technology over the years. I work on a fixed insulin dose morning and evening and enjoy the opportunity to eat more when having heavy exercise. HbA1c has been between 55 and 65 ever...

Hi Debbie You are a beginner I am T1 and Have now been having 2 injections every day for over 60 years. I have used meters ever since they became available and have been thro the different reading confusion many years ago. The nature of the meters is that they have an accuracy tolerance as...

Do not worry - I have been T1 for over 60 Years - and no complications. Just find what works for BG control and do not worry if it goes wrong sometimes - just deal with it. My motto is - I can do anything anyone else can BUT I always take my sandwiches with me. I quickly learnt that cheese and...

My experience with Specsavers my be a warning to others. Advertised on web Free Teats so booked online. Arrived and advised that this was not to be an NHS funded test but a free one as per online advert. Ignorant sales assistant then told me it would be via NHS to which I said that I have...

Been there and got the tee shirt years ago! Because of DSN ignorance and stupidity I decided to keep my diabetes treatment with the diabetic clinic and my consultant. This has worked well and has been helpful. BUT when the surgery decided I did not need more than 4 test strips per day I had to...

I have an invitation as well BUT I received unprotected word documents and was asked to sign the consent form - The security of this type of communication is non existent - If this comes from an university then please help the students! This approach may contravene the new GDPR legislation - I...

After about 3 years taking Statins found I was getting very painful leg cramps in both legs at night - Doctor insisted that I try a different type - 5 types later with cramp getting worse - I asked what the evidence was to support their use. - was told it is part of the NHS guidelines for...

I amT1. Now just over 60 years of 2 insulin injections each day. My motto is “I must be doing something right or I would not still be here!” Just thought that I should try to work out how many injections I have given myself over the years then decided I did not want to know, I use exercise...

With a doctor at my local practise - " Oh - your are Type 1 - I am surprised as there are not many seventy year old T1's about" Speechless for about 5 seconds then replied "well , I must be doing something right because it is now over 60 years of insulin injections!" I am still surprised that...