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I checked my latest repeat prescription and when I saw that it had been reduced again I told the receptionist (where I had collected the prescription) that it was wrong. She went off to speak to a doctor and came back with a message that basically said "that's your lot, mate, now on your way...

Quote: 'Clearly here the doctor is prescribing an adequate supply of insulin, if more were prescribed it would either mean you need closer attention/modification of insulin type or dosing, This is in your interest. As to the 'mix-up' before you travelled, that, friend, is down to you and your...

Thanks for all the comments. I think the thing that's really gets to me is they change the repeat prescription without telling you.

I've raised with Doctor who refused to budge unless I jumped through a whole set of hoops. I then saw another doctor who increased my prescription but the this never lasts. After the last incident I was told (by receptionist who talked to doctor) that I couldn't have more than one box until I...

Hi My Doctors surgery is very good and one that I would be loathe to leave. Unfortunately the the Doctor who's 'expertise' is diabetes is a different story. I now refuse to see her as I get far better advise / help from the other GP's in the surgery. However this clearly isn't ideal and the...

Thanks all for advice. I will discuss issues you have raised with diabetic nurse - may need follow up at clinic but at least I am getting a picture of what key issues to look into. ps I'm male.

Jopar Thanks again. I will follow up illness / stress with nurse and mention thyroid although again think this is ok as tiredness is not excessive. But worth following up. Interesting point re fitness - I have stopped at moment as wasn't sure what was happening but I certainly feel my body is...

Jopar Thanks for your comments. I don't carb count but I have a good idea about the level of insulin to take - control has been very good for circa three years and I monitor my blood glucose levels regularly so adjust if need to. This is different though, it seems to me that insulin is...

Any advice is welcome. I'm type 1 using insulin circa 4 times a day (injection). Use Novorapid and Levemir. Over the last couple of weeks my blood sugar levels have increased significantly. Normal control was between 4 to 8 on blood tester and easy to achieve based on circa 8-10mls of...