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Haven't had any problems with them as a T1 - in terms of Diet Coke etc. It's the ones that pretend to be better and natural that often have sucrose and fructose that you have to be aware of. Also, beer needs you, never give up on beer! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The joys of exercise, just done 50m on the bike so now I get to eat a lovely Pecan Danish guilt free! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Elaine, I wasn't being critical and understand peoples desire to compartmentalise these things. I am just a firm believer in us all being so utterly different and what works for one will not work for all... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Cider cures diabetes! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You could read my post slowly and try and understand each word and their context within the structure of the sentence... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Elaine, I disagree somewhat with the 2 types statement and would suggest there are several million types, no two cases are ever the same. No probs sunshine, give them some back. I can be an insult consultant if you like... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just calmly tell them that you hope a proper cure for diabetes will be found before a cure for their immense stupidity... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You have a diabetic nurse peddling the benefits of illegal substances, blimey. Littlewolf, I think everyone is aware that medication has side effects and my reference to pills was to somewhat highlight the social stigma. I am also awre there's massive money to be made but have less of a...

Mini, if your life doesn't get swallowed by diabetes management it will likely be swallowed by death but not before immense pain, amputation etc. Sorry if this sounds harsh but it won't have to change you as a person, yes you have to change lifestyle a little but at least you have the chance...

If by big brother you mean what I see with my own eyes then guilty... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Zola, as one who has made some generalisations, this doesn't mean I wouldn't be interested in it as a pharmaceutical product. Unfortunately those that are irresponsible with it taint the rest (a bit like people bringing up drinking in this thread), these stereotypes are the ones I see in...

Re: Have you managed to get prescriptions for extended trave I just put in my repeat requests a week or so apart and stock the fridge. When at the chemist ask for the longest date they have. Always over estimate and remember the need for refrigeration. .. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

300 units, I usually fire off 10 for a new pen then 2 prior to each injection. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Absolutely, its the strips I suggest should be standardised, in a similar way to what they are trying with mobile phone chargers. People could then purchase a pump to suit their needs and the mass production of standardised strips should make them even cheaper. Its the future! Sent from the...

Standardisation is all well and good until they have the monopoly and reduce quality or increase price. Could they not introduce legislation from a point in time whereby all test strips are standard... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm about to download a copy onto the old tablet pc - been having trouble with the excercise for a couple of months as obviously you're not meant to start at 12+, but excercise crashes me. Obviously dextrose can be applied but I burn through it straight away and eating whilst exercising isn't...

Lord only knows, perhaps they thought either the insulin was still going strong or the excercise may continue to drop me. Having said that, if that was their concern I'm not sure why they didn't just admit me. Had a massive crash around 7 today as well. Either I have a weird infection or a bad...

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I did my own version of the 5:2 diet... At five to every hour you can eat what you like til the clock chimes. So far its worked a treat, and I've treated myself to some larger trousers... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Neil, some copies will work and some won't, my geek tells me its to do with active and passive... Not much help I know but I thought I'd mention it... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App