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In response to your questions Controller: I have my diabetes under very good control. The NHS has provided me with fantastic service since the day I was diagnosed (under Labour) to the present day (under ConDem). My gut feeling is that people get "fobbed off" where testing strips are...

Ok, the Mail article seems to be positive news but still far from being used on humans. :) The Express article confuses me though. Lyxumia is used to help control BG levels for people on insulin who's BG levels are not being controlled. I assume, as the article does not mention T1, that this...

Woof woof!!

I'm firmly of the opinion that we always need to keep in mind that humans err. To err is human. It doesn't matter what job you do, if you're human you will make mistakes. If I make a mistake then I could potentially cost my company a large amount of money. If a bus driver makes a mistake then...

Ah c'mon, leave the leave the political shouting at the door of the numerous political forums out there!

If you are doing anaerobic or very high intensity exercise then your BG levels will rise. I have been struggling with this lately and have started taking a half unit of insulin during exercise to keep my levels down. Seems to be doing the trick. I'm T1. Your doing very well having only been...

I've entered the London ballot this week too, didn't get in last year :( Keep in mind that whilst you will probably find your insulin requirements drop and your BG levels stabilise, if you miss a week or can't run for any reason you need to keep an eye on them changing again. I find that I get...

I don't think we will ever be a society that doesn't treat people who ignore the dangers - and rightly so as where do you draw the line and how do you judge? It'd end up with medical insurance and the insurance companies would love that! But, let me tell you what really annoys me!! Why does it...

I think it is very difficult when you are diabetic to look objectively at what is going on. Diabetes is on the increase and it is costing the NHS a huge amount of money and the potential increase is staggering. What do you do about it? The media will publicise it and run stories on it. If 80% of...

God, diabetes is an emotive enough subject without adding benefits to the melting pot!! :) I don't think benefits should exist for diabetes as, looked after responsibly, will not stop you leading a normal life. Free prescriptions are great and we pay for them through our taxes. It's tough...

I also meant to add to the OP - you've only been diabetic for a week so you really should be ultra cautious! You'll have many more birthdays!!

Hhmmmmm.... I think the never drink message is harsh but I subscribe to sticking to very small amounts. I am lucky in that I have always been a lightweight when it comes to alcohol but since being diagnosed T1 five years ago I have never drank more than half a bottle of wine in a night or 3...

Nothing but praise for the NHS - my local hospital and surgery have looked after me brilliantly for the last 5 years. I like to think I have made their life much easier by looking after myself and my diabetes. As for being a progressive condition that they don't see the point in treating - I...

Good point, lets assume you get 6hrs sleep (possibly less given all that sugar!!) that leaves 18hrs awake. That's 1,080 mins which would mean a can is drunk every 36 mins! Assuming it takes 8 secs a swig (just tested with my water) and say 20ml a swig then you will spend 132 secs actually...

Hurrah for the Police!! I think you should go to the papers and hopefully they will print an upbeat story of how helpful the police were! Actually, don't bother, it will probably get twisted into a "how bad the NHS are" story as a T1 diabetic for 17 years hadn't bothered to take their fast...

Re: Diabetes in a can. I'm sorry but the warning is already displayed on the fruit juice bottle - look at the sugar content! I enjoy a glass of Tesco's Tropical Fruit juice too with my breakfast but it's one glass and I allow for it when I work out my insulin needs. These drinks (especially...

I accidentally took long lasting insulin one Sunday morning instead of rapid acting. I phoned NHS 24 for advice and they said they'd get a doctor to phone me back. I then phoned Novorapid and they told me not to worry, don't do anything too physical, eat regularly and keep checking my blood in...

I agree with the picture you've painted and this is the world we live in..........unfortunately! No, incentivising GP surgeries cannot ever be expected to sort out all of the problems. If, however, and using diabetes as an example, it can prevent complications arising by having more people...

Beth, Like everyone has said - get a new meter! Also, talk to your parents. I have a 14yr old daughter and however mature or grown up you may think you are you are still a child! I am T1 but wasn't diagnosed until 30 and I take full responsibility for my treatment. I am an adult and can do...

@Yorksman: "like giving surgeries incentives to have healthier patients who will cost less in the long run" is a polictical line. It's just spin and has nothing to do with the reality. I can assure you, my words are not political at all. I have seen from the inside that giving surgeries...