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  1. Grant_Vicat

    Type 1 Fifty years on insulin

    I have posted a gold cup!
  2. Grant_Vicat

    1 year post victrectomy

    I would certainly mention lifting furniture. It may influence their thinking. Fingers crossed!
  3. Grant_Vicat

    1 year post victrectomy

    Although I can't diagnose, I can at least tell you that I had a bleed in my right eye in March last year. Prior to that I hadn't had one in either eye since 1983. It has since recovered without any further intervention and an ophthalmologist suggested...
  4. Grant_Vicat

    YPSO Insulin Pump Reservoir help

    Hi JamesP1989 If your wife is asked to attend a local hospital, it will greatly help if you take her medical details with her (NHS number and usual hospital number) so that the process of obtaining insulin is speeded up. I have never had experience with pumps, but I would suggest taking it all...
  5. Grant_Vicat

    COVID Vaccine elegibility

    I had letters from NHS.gov.uk from the earliest Covid vaccinations until this year. Our surgery, the largest outside Bury St Edmunds, works well in spite of running on fumes. twice now they have told me when the shielded patients should turn up. When I followed their instructions, they had the...
  6. Grant_Vicat

    Diabetic Retinopathy and Maculopathy

    The ophthalmologist who treated both my eyes for photocoagulation in 1978-79 at King's College Hospital London, was "stolen" from Moorfields, so good is their reputation. You might find this useful: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/ I hope you have similar success. Good luck!
  7. Grant_Vicat

    kidney

    Thank you @Melgar for the tag. Hi @henry2024 I entirely agree with @Ushthetaff . I notice that you are the same age as I was (although only 4 days before my 55th birthday) when I had a kidney pancreas transplant. In the same ward was a 72 year-old man who had 6 organs transplanted at the same...
  8. Grant_Vicat

    Hit a real low.

    @philly1991 looking at frequency of postings, I think you have made a truly significant start on trying to improve your situation. I have first hand experience of people who are so overwhelmed by anxiety and depession that they won't discuss it with anyone. Your post #23 this morning is...
  9. Grant_Vicat

    Can you define profanity?

    The obscenity/swearing/invective filter is only activated by words that are already in "the bank". There are hundreds of offensive words which have not yet been used on the forum, but would certainly be added to the filter. It is impossible to give an accurate list. There is the added...
  10. Grant_Vicat

    Not interacting with the forum

    Pleased to hear this @ian Bish
  11. Grant_Vicat

    Insulin requirements going sky high

    The concourse is always buzzing. I remember going there for my first real food after my op - made a huge difference. I am glad to hear things are heading the right direction and wish you both the very best.
  12. Grant_Vicat

    Need for old driving license to be sent when renewing expired 3yr one?

    As Jaylee says, no it doesn't. One piece of advice ; copy every form once you have filled it in. It saves a lot of trouble for future renewals!
  13. Grant_Vicat

    Moderator Elections 2025

    I would like to nominate @lovinglife @Tony337 and @Antje77
  14. Grant_Vicat

    Moderator Elections 2025

    Bumping
  15. Grant_Vicat

    Pancreas removal

    Hello @Liz2025 I'm sorry I can't help you personally, but I shall tag a member who might: @Judy murray . I wish you the best of luck.
  16. Grant_Vicat

    Moderator Elections 2025

    Bumping for visibility
  17. Grant_Vicat

    Had enough today...thinking of eating anymore...cant control blood sugars...

    I fully understand your position. Social contact is vital. Is there a group or social activity you might join in your neighbourhood? I meet in a group every 2nd Saturday of the month. In June I had a chance conversation with a new member who said "This is the first time I have socialised for...
  18. Grant_Vicat

    My new challenge ,

    Ooh Matron!
  19. Grant_Vicat

    My new challenge ,

    The pic hasn't appeared @Ushthetaff
  20. Grant_Vicat

    My new challenge ,

    The word "ushthetaff" should be adopted as an adjective!
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