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Hi there " 4 is the floor " comes from DVLA and their guidance for diabetics on driving. Hope this helps

I experience similar issues with injection. One of the DSN team suggested counting to twenty rather than ten. This seems to help. Her other suggestion to use a slightly longer needle. Hope this helps. Good luck with the insulin. It takes some adjusting to

Useful information for when I can actually get a starter pack. The site is still not allowing you to order only register interest

I have been guided to have a snack at bedtime if my blood sugar is below 10. This is because My readings in the morning tend to be low. Hope this is of some help

I use a glucose nexus meter and find it accurate. The testing solution itself will have an expiry date. Hope this helps

Cosy feet sells socks which are loose around the top and very comfy. They do. Arrange of coluors. Hope this helps

I like the idea. I wonder how far away it is from being availabel

Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately as per the others who have responded you will get little support from the NHS. You may not even find an education session is provided. You will however find a lot of support here.

I am in the same boat, I have never been sent to the opticians. Have had annual retinopathy screening.

My sugar levels are very variable as I am steroids. They can be high after meals and bedtime. I am told this will resolve when I eventually stop the steroids. Here's hoping that is the case

Thanks. I have had no advice NHS apart from a brief meeting with a dietitian who said my diet was fine. Will have a look at infor available on this site

Thanks for that. I am on insulin both basal and bolus. I have been told I cannot go on the course. I appreciate the difference between T1 and T2 and that som of the course would be less relevant. It is very disappointing that there is nothing available for those with T2

Hi All I have been told this course is only for those type 1. There is nothing available locally for those with type 2

Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will it helpfull. All questions are welcome

Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will the information available helpfull

Thanks. Will post feedback on Course if I go on Course

Sorry cannot help here. I am sure someone will be along who has

Thanks for that.

Has anyone attended this course. I was advised to consider attending this today at a clinic appointment Thanks

Hi there is information on this section of the forum which talks about different types of monitors. You can get some free of charge, you would then to pay for test strips. I understand SD code free gets a goo d reputation and the monitor and strips are reasonably priced. Good luck with your quest