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We are working with Hypoband and they'd like 20 people to trial their Hypoband, which is a device to help prevent hypoglycemia. The trial will last for 2 weeks and we're keen to see what the community think of the device. "Hypoband measures the skin’s humidity and temperature levels and...

A national newspaper journalist has asked for our forum members' experiences and contributions to a story she is writing about the use of statins. Please get in touch if you have ever suffered severe statin-related side effects or think that you may have developed diabetes as a result to...

Problem/ background The system uses strip-free technology, so users need to follow a specific testing procedure that is different to standard meter and strip systems. We issued an alert in 2014 (MDA/2014/021) but we continue to receive reports of false high readings relating to this device. We...

I usually just recommend that people use the forum in their browser on Android phones, as Tapatalk's app is severely lacking in comparison to the iOS app. The forum is fully responsive and mobile-friendly :)

It can be easy to fall off the wagon regarding your diabetes management. With so much to think about, slacking on certain aspects is always likely, especially during stressful periods. You shouldn’t feel bad about this, though. Whether you eat too many sweets during a hypo or don’t replace your...

The KTC ones you see on the Amazon page are often 33-50% cheaper in Indian supermarkets (and in fact, cheaper than Tesco, etc). http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=grocery&field-keywords=coconut+oil :) The KTC ones seem to be quite good - we use them in the office!

@dannyw - getting these press people to change something once it has been written is such an arduous task that we just want them to edit it and we'll be happy. (When they want something, they hound you - but to get hold of them after that is just painful.) As soon as it's updated, we'll let...

@Bluetit1802 - yes, it's totally done with consent - when people sign up, they can choose to be informed about: 'Paid clinical trials'. And that is how they are connected with the trials. Similarly you can choose to find out about research, shop offers, updates, etc. :angelic: @dannyw - when...

Hi @sanguine - the journalist who interviewed us (unfortunately) wrote a version of what we told her... her question was 'how does the website make money' and we responded by telling her that we connect clinical trials to people that fit the criteria. We now *really* appreciate how what is in...

We've just spoken to our press team, and confirmed that the comment about Type 2 was not made by anyone from Diabetes.co.uk. We're making every effort to ensure that the Mirror corrects this mistake and make sure that both Type 1 and Type 2 are not misrepresented in the article.

You're absolutely correct that it's a misquote. We'll be getting in contact with the Mirror soon and hopefully this will be corrected ASAP. Thanks for pointing it out, Phil!

IMPORTANT: Roche issue battery warning about Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps Roche Diabetes Care have warned that using low-quality batteries or incorrectly confirming the battery type in the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump can lead to hyperglycemia. Roche added that doing this could result in...

That's absolutely amazing, George. We'd love to feature you on the DCUK blog (diabetes.co.uk/blog) - please drop an email to [email protected] to discuss this further :)

Hey! If anyone taking part in the virtual walk would like a free pedometer to monitor their activity throughout the day, drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll get that sorted for you :D

To celebrate Diabetes Week 2015 (and 66,000 forum app downloads!), we're giving away an iPhone 6, diabetes badges and keyrings to 50 lucky winners. 1 winner will receive an iPhone 6 16GB (Space Grey) Maureen M, Larne 25 winners will receive a Diabetes Badge Pack - you can see the badge...

Hallo @cruiseropa und willkommen. Dies ist eine englischsprachige Gemeinde und kann wenig für deutsche Lautsprecher bieten.

Thanks for putting this info together, Tim. Added as a sticky, since it could potentially be very useful for people considering funding their own insulin pump!

I believe this thread has run its course. Things are getting a bit snipey and it's time to cut that off before things start to get hurtful. Kevin, I encourage you to start up a blog here on the forum - follow this link and you'll be able to get started with ease...

As its diabetes week, we've taken a look at how the forum has helped people over the years. We are extremely proud of how it has increased people's knowledge of diabetes, and how it has brought people together - we hope this will continue!

On Sunday 14th June 2015, Diabetes.co.uk will be conducting a live Q&A with Dr. Partha Kar, Clinical Director of Diabetes at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr. Kar has been a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology since 2008; he took up the role of Clinical Director of Diabetes in 2009, and...