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    Meducation for colds/flu etc with diabetes

    Exactly, some common sense! [emoji4]
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    Meducation for colds/flu etc with diabetes

    Exactly. I don't want to intrntionallyraise my levels of any kind obviously, but if I have chest infection and am asleep or at home all day I figure that they are raised anyway [emoji15]
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    Meducation for colds/flu etc with diabetes

    Hi sorry for delay in replying! First day Ihave felt well after this horrid chest infection. Yes 5 days of Amoxicillin. He told me I could take paracetamol. I have never heard this about cold meds and info on Internet differs. Thanks for replying
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    Meducation for colds/flu etc with diabetes

    Hi, i have been Type 1 for 43 yrs. Any thoughts or answers please. . I went to the doctor yesterday who diagnosed me with a chest infection and prescribed antibiotics. He asked me if I had been taking anything and I said Lemsip. Hesaid I should not take it because it raises blood sugar and...
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    Dexcom ONE+

    Thank you . It won't ketmedownload One+. Back to the DSN!
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    Dexcom ONE+

    M.y DSN said I could try the above. But my Samsung A34 is not compatible with the app but is compatible with De Xcom Clarity, the app you have alongside it. I have had my phone a year. So frustrating!! Don't want to change phone [emoji15]
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    Thank youvery much. Perhaps all. diabetics should let close friends or family do their injections!You just never know when you might need help. I have been doing mine for 43 yrs,very competently and,I dependently, but losing vision puts a whole new complexion on it.
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    No he's not' afraid' but he wants to do it right, and i want him to as well. Not as brave asyou!!
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    I am visually impaired so it would obviously be helpful. Also when we are out and about and locations etc aren't ideal for me (too dark).
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    I want to teach my husband to inject my arm - any advice/tips please? Like what to practise on, technique etc [emoji846]
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Readings are too far off finger prick,3 or 4 is just not good enough. Sensors failing 59% of the time.
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Where do I start. Readings nowhere near finger prick.One out of 2 fail on me. Had 4 consecutive ones fil on me.
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Having real issues with Libre 2 , is Dexcom better?!?
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    Needles

    Where can I find out what needles are allowed on prescription please?
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    Caresens Dual

    Thank you so much!
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    Caresens Dual

    Is this meter allowed on the NHS?
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    Meters - what am I entitled to?

    Thank you. I will try asking for the Caresens and see where I get DSN has suggested Gluco Fix Tech GK which I have ordered and will definitely try.
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    Meters - what am I entitled to?

    I need a new meter. I am partially sighted, so I really need one with a clear large display. I did research and liked Accuchek Instant and asked my DSzN. She s aid they could only suggest ones from 'the list" . Gluco Fix GK Tech. Anyone recommend? I explained toThe nurse at my GP surgery that...
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    Leg ache

    Had constant leg ache for 3 weeks, a dull ache, and thigh ache like a bad strain when climbing stairs. Has anyone had this? Type 1 for 43 yrs. Blood sugars ok.
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