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  1. h884

    When will Freestyle Libre be available

    Hi Folks wondering if anyone knows when Abbott will be allowing new customers to order from their site. I spoke with someone today and he was unable to provide me with any update
  2. h884

    Today Is May 21st - Surgery Date for....

    Hope all goes well and that you have a speedy recovery
  3. h884

    Metformin SR

    Hi in some instances it can. I would suggest contacting your nurse. Do not let this drags on to long. It is miserable. Have been there and got the tee shirt Good luck let us know it goes
  4. h884

    New and cross .`'. but determined!

    Welcome to the forum. You will find a range of advice here from people living with diabetes It will take a while to get to grips with things
  5. h884

    Are you a diabete?

    Definitely it should be a person with ...... Person first and foremost
  6. h884

    Black humour to help cope?

    I agree with humour being helpfull. Maybe we should start a thread for hatrickers.and humour. I too have the autoimmune hatrick
  7. h884

    Steroids and methotrexate

    Hi there I am in a similar position to yourself. September / October last year I developed acute inflammatory arthritis. Since then I have been on steroids & methotrexate. I am now on maximum dose of methotrexate. My Rheumatologist is very keen that I come of steroids because of the long...
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    Is there an app that you can put your blood glucose levels down.

    I use My Sugr. Quite like it. My HB1AC was much lower on the app then when tested at the a recent clinic appt. I cannot find it on the App Store to for my IPad though
  9. h884

    New too forum

    Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will gain lots from using the forum and other areas of this site
  10. h884

    Holiday

    Hi there, Speak with your team, they will give advice you need. They will give you a letter which explains why you must carry your kit with you and it must not go in the hold. One piece of advice I was given was to split my supplies with one of the people I was travelling with. That way if my...
  11. h884

    Life beyond diabetes

    Hi Jen Welcome to the forum, hope you find the forum useful. Being a first year student nurse you have started on an exciting journey. As someone who has practiced as a nurse for 40 years I know you will enjoy it.
  12. h884

    Type 2 Metformin upset

    I also suffered significant problems on metformin. I also have colitis which does not help. Hope the improvement continues
  13. h884

    Newly diagnosed!

    Welcome Kazz1242. I am sure You will find the forum useful
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    Just coming to terms - and hello

    Hi there, . My history sounds very similar to both of yours Liarsdance and Rachox. I retired as Nurse aged 58 and have arthritis. Unfortunately I have progressed to insulin as was unable to tolerate and of the Diabetic dugs Hope you find the forum useful
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    Newly diagnosed type 1

    Welcome Jen, it does take some time to adjust to. It will all fall into place. I am sure you will find the forum useful
  16. h884

    Too much information

    Hi SueJB. I know the feeling there is so much to take on board. Take one day at a time. Focus on one issue at a time and get to grips with that before moving onto the nest. Not sure if you heard this one "how do you eat an elephant ? " and the response is in little bits Hope this helps
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    Medtrum - the new low cost CGM solution now being sold

    Sounds very interesting. Have had a look at website. Will be interested to receive more feedback
  18. h884

    Lancets

    I concur with everyone else. I change mine when getting blood gets difficult. Needles are different on every time
  19. h884

    Disposal and Afternoon tea ...

    Hello & welcome. Sounds like a lovely afternoon. I use either the empty test strip pot or you can get small sharps bins from a company called FRIO
  20. h884

    Rapid insulin

    Welcome, hope you find the forum useful. There is lots of helpfull info here. Take one day at a time
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