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Hi barrie14184 there has been a lot of talk about this subject its ongoing it seems alot of surgery's are trying to reduce costs by cutting back on test strips etc and going for the cheapest ones I my self wrote on the forum a while ago as I got myself a talking meter (poor eyesight) requested...

Hi again elie1102 I have had my neuropathy for about 15yrs+but iv been diabetic for 43yrs so have got a number of health issues not all related to diabetes as far as I'm aware there is no cure for neuropathy just make sure you keep your eye on your feet for any numbness or soreness and make sure...

Hi elie1102 not sure what's going on with vibration in your feet first sign I had with neuropathy was numbness in tips of my toes and pain in my calf muscles as diabetes does have certain affects on the body I would certainly make an appointment to see a doctor just to get it checked I'm sure...

All this talk about food may have to have an extra biscuit before bed ? Then again maybe not shame lol

Yes good idea if I see anything along those lines I will post it here good luck

Mist I bet there's a few people whose made that mistake myself for one lol

Sorry forgot to say I'm also on Novo rapid insulin 46units 3 times daily bye for now.

Hi librown55 if you look at my blog you're see I have had trouble with right hip pain plus general aches and pains funnily enough I'm on lantus was having 60units night time managed the get it down to 48units only thing is I have been on lantus for about 12yrs pain etc started 2yrs ago so...

That's great thanks again

Ok thanks I will get some hand cream make sure I wash hands before testing thanks again.

High thanks for replying yes I do test on sides of fingers both hands finger pricker set quite low it seems it's worst on left hand my stroke side dry skin etc is there any reason why diabetics can't use hand cream just wondering? not seeing doc till 10 march will mention it then thanks again.

Hi just a quick ask does anyone use hand cream for tips of fingers after testing mine getting really sore haven't had trouble in past so don't know whats going on testing about 6 times daily any answers please cheers?

Hi guys thanks for all you replies this has helped alot the member who asked what condition I had I've had 2strokes on left side which is giving me a lot of hip pain doctor just keeps loading me up with pain killers which make me feel like a zombie someone told me flax seeds where good if any...

Hi I'm on Novo rapid 3injections daily fast acting and 1injection night time lantus slow acting I'm type1 any help to you?

Hi can anyone tell me what Vitamins or suppliments I can take for joint pain so many out there I just don't know what to get don't want them to affect my blood sugars hope you can help thanks.

Hi Tony z I have seen a lot of recommendations on the forum for the code free meter I can't say what this meters like I haven't actually used one but I'm sure if you keep looking on forum someone will tell you? I myself use the nexus Rx hct meter because it gives ketones and glucose readings PS...

As the other member said it's certainly worth investing in a meter just to give you peace of mind doctors usually say theres no need to test if not on insulin but it's certainly worth it just to see whats going on you will probably have to buy one so keep your eye on forum to see what others are...

Hi sorry to here you have been diagnosed type 2 but this doesn't mean you have to give up every thing as they say everything in moderation if you feel like a treatnow and again have one I've been type 1 for 43 yrs4jabs aday and I haven't really missed out on alot just carry on eating a healthy...

Yes that's true for some unknown reason some health profesionals say type 2 diabetics don't need to test how the hell your supposed to know what's going on is beyond me but being type 1 on 4injections a day I haven't really gone into it all I can say is keep pressing for a meter if no result...

Does your doctor's surgery give out meters for free if they do try one of them then no excuse for not giving you test strips (hopefully)?