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As far as I can remember I wasn't given a choice Lorna

After advice on here I split my dose into 3, every 8 hours, and my morning reading, which were very high, improved. Lorna

Thanks Tumble, I don't suppose you know how many weight watchers pro points they have do you! I am desperate to lose weight and a bottle of Lucozade uses up 7 points!! Lorna

if I am at 3.3 how many Gluco Tabs do I need to take to get up to 5? I usually drink lucozade but I am trying to cut this out Lorna

I have stage 4 CKD and I am prescribed Flexitol by my doctoe

I buy the small sharp bin from the pharmacy for £1.20 then when they are full I take them to Lloyds chemist Lorna

Article in today's Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ... -gain.html

My levels have been as low as 18 and as high as 26, so always stage 4, have been stable for 6 years Lorna

I am a bit confused, why did you have to have a medical? I have never had to have a medical to get my licence renewed Lorna

Has he got other health problems? I did not think you could get DLA just for Diabetes? Lorna

If only ........

I read that as " a supper-duper expert meter that gives advice on blouses etc" That would be something, a meter that gives fashion tips :D Lorna

The DVLA have never asked to see my meter, is this a new thing that I now have to start worrying about? My licence was just renewed last month

I use mine for ages too but then I also use my needles more than once too Lorna

Great news :D

I have been Type 1 since 1974/75 and had my daughters in 1988 and 1989. I used to test them now and again and their ranges were always between 4 - 7. They are now 24 and 22 and neither of them are diabetic. Try not to worry too much and test them yourself, a little prick in their big toe is...

I take a garlic tablet each day to prevent stings and bites, my dogs also take them as a flea prevention and so far, touch wood, no fleas on dogs and only a couple of bites on me! Lorna

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I am 47 and have been a diabetic for 37 years. I have Stage 4 CKD and have managed to keep my levels quite steady, between 20-26, the lowest was 18. I am hoping not to have to need dialysis but I am trying to lose weight to improve my overall health, I have still to lose 8 stone. I am...

I have been a Type 1 since 1974 and have lots of weigh to lose. I have lost 21lbs so far with weight watchers, joined at Easter, I find WW by far the easiest diet to follow and it works very well with my diabetes. Good luck with whatever method you choose. Lorna