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    Medical alert systems

    I don't have a regular up to date prescription as some meds have not been used for a while but I still use occasionally and other newer drugs have still not been added. I don't drive and am fed up taking a suitcase out instead of a handbag when I just wanna nip to the shops for example or god...
  2. K

    Medical alert systems

    thank you nok is all well and good but how do I tell any one the number if I'm unconscious lol Seriously i just want advice from people who have actually used one of the electronic systems :banghead: You have been helpful but I have my reasons for looking into it and thats why I asked
  3. K

    Medical alert systems

    ????? NOK????? Thats why I'm asking about electronic versions
  4. K

    Typing and "testing"

    I had 3 kids at home and was waiting for spinal surgery that I should have had 2 years previously according to my surgeon! The next day was spent waiting all day at the hospital for the diabetic team to confirm and show me how to test/inject.
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    Medical alert systems

    I have other health issues as well and my list of medication is huge so was thinking of something a little more........
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    Typing and "testing"

    I had had some symptoms for about 3 years and didn't know that others actually WERE symptoms! I was only diagnosed because a surgical nurse smelt "pear drops" just before walking me into the theatre! At the time I had a BMI of 24 and was always ragingly thirsty with repetitive thrush and 44...
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    Typing and "testing"

    I don't want a diagnosis! I want help in getting help!!!!!!!!! It shouldn't make any difference what my numbers are to the basic question which was HOW DID OTHER PEOPLE GET THEIR TYPE AT DIAGNOSIS?????
  8. K

    Medical alert systems

    Yeah see normally I'm with people and have my kit with me but I nearly had a bad hypo the other week ans was on my own so it kinda scared me. Thank you
  9. K

    Typing and "testing"

    I have been on insulin since the day after I got diagnosed! I have had to change the types of insulin a few months later and my Levemir (long-lasting) has gradually increased since using it over 2 years ago.
  10. K

    Typing and "testing"

    Well maybe you could help me find out what my type was instead of just being rude
  11. K

    Medical alert systems

    That's helpful up to a point, thanks. I obviously know I need some kind of bracelet/tag but I am still waiting after 3 years to receive the "welcome pack" I was promised when I joined!
  12. K

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    I just need to change my diabetes status but I can't???
  13. K

    Typing and "testing"

    Firstly- what is a "honeymoon period"? I am a fully insulin dependent using Novorapid and Levemir pens I keep fairly strict numbers but I do slip up sometimes. I started on Humulin-3 with Metformin but had to stop the Metformin pretty quickly because of stomach issues and me and my nurse talked...
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    Typing and "testing"

    Officially I am diabetic but have no Type. That is one of my biggest bug bears! My avatar was made back in the first few days of diagnosis and have no idea what any of it means! I was pretty clear what my issue is- I am nearly 3 years in after diagnosis I started on Humulin-3 and Metformin the...
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    Incompetent medical professionals

    WOW! how can any nurse call herself a professional when she takes away an essential part of any diabetic's health regime! I am so much luckier with the nurses at my G.P. they managed to get me 3 types of strips as I have 3 machines ( my first, the upgraded one from the same company and a free...
  16. K

    Incompetent medical professionals

    I have a similar problem-we cannot get type-tested in my health authority so because I'm overweight and over-40 its assumed I'm Type 2 but never been confirmed so I just say insulin dependent too x
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    Medical alert systems

    I am looking into medical alert bracelets/keyrings, etc. I would love to hear from people who have used the versions that either have a chip or QR style code. I need something that would give a doctor/paramedic the correct and most updated medical information if I am ever not able to myself. I...
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    Typing and "testing"

    Below is the original post I put up. All I wanted to know was how did other people succeed in getting their type confirmed? I'm sorry if I didn't use "Twitter" rules but sometimes things need explaining a little bit- I didn't realise that my whole life story was a requirement of asking a...
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    Help? Please? Monitors Advice Needed....

    Well good news for once lol! I spoke to their customer services and they are upgrading my unit for FREE!
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