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Not sure, don't really know about practice managers or what they do...They didn't sound as convicted when I reminded them about letter just sent to them RE my testing a lot from hospital but I still had to book the overuse appointment. Ahhh

Thanks so much, I will do and I will feel much better going in there with this. I'm going to print out copy for pharmacist too.

I bet it costs money for a referral! I've got less than 100 a month- was last prescribed 100 a month a go and that's overuse :( Weirdly, I think GPs get/got a bonus of some sort if your HbA1c was good - even if all your care is at hospital.

Went to collect my test strips today without success and was told by pharmacist (who had been told by GP/receptionist) that I'm 'over using' blood sticks and that's why my prescription was declined. Apparently I must book an appointment to discuss my 'overuse' (but they can't fit me in until...

I argued my entire pregnancy (hundreds of appointments) to not go on a sliding scale- simply because I love my pump and was convinced that my basal rates etc were far superior to a different insulin plan calculated on general population and not me. By end of first pregnancy, obstetrician and...

Hey, good luck! Don't be nervous, it will be fine especially as you will be in hospital. I was induced with my first also at 38 weeks. I had acupuncture to help things along since 38 weeks still early and bounced on a birth ball a lot. Bring one with you and A LOT of books, magazines etc. It...

It is discrimination!

No luck here despite trying very hard with consultant's support. Even tried direct to PCT who categorically said no. I was only asking for funding during pregnancy (prior to conception) and hoped that given the improved control didn't only benefit my health but that of a baby for 9 months. I...

Agree with all that Tiger said (and also had bad hypos requiring repeated ambulances with first pregnancy) I know it's complicated to switch during pregnancy but have you considered moving hospitals? Where about are you in the country? I think advice given to you is unrealistic and...

Toast - only 15 /30 carbs for one/two pieces. Real butter and peanut butter slows the spike. Whereas cereal, a decent size bowl (not what is listed on side of packet) is 50 + ish Type 1 since I was 9, now 36 and figured out last few years not to listen to diet advice- base what is best for your...

Hi, About 10 years ago I did a working holiday visa, just put well controlled type 1 down didn't need medical. No questions asked. More recently, I applied for permanent residency and like all applicants had to undergo a medical. I just brought a copy of my HBA1c to the medical to somewhat...