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I've tested the monitor you have got against 3 other leading ones, made by Abbott, Glucomen and Accu Chec.All the monitors I mention got results to within .2mmol of each other. The monitor your on about gave a massive 2.5mmol difference.in my blood tests. I tested my blood sugars over 2 days (10...

I've been a diabetic since 1977 and thought I knew all that needed to know about my condition. On the 12th November this year I attended the Dafne course held at the diabetes centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The details the nurses,Doctors and dietitians gave us was fantastic.I...

I was diagnosed with Diabetes.in February 1978 and since then have been in full time employment. I've found I can live a near normal life. Only testing my glucose levels and injecting and eating within 1/2 hour is my only difference I do. My work collegues all know diabetes and are fine about me...

Diabetes is not a illness. Its a medical condition which if under control should not cause you any problems with your health.if any company refuses you on the grounds of your diabetes they are discriminating against your condition. If you don't get the job ask them to put it in writing why you...

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum I would go onto a insulin pump. I'm on a Dafne course in Birmingham this week and have seen the benifits of going onto the pump. Been told I may get a pump if they cannot inprove my hypo awarness, but will have to wait ages for it...

When filling out the form put down how diabetes affects his/ hers condition at the worst possible time. The DLA only pay out if your son or daughter are severly affected by their diabetes.so will most likely give you the least possible payout.

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum I'm a type 1 diabetic and also live in the West Midlands. My diabetic clinic are trying to get us all to use insulin pumps.I am interested in swopping over as my control and hypo awareness is not good. Yes the pumps are expensive but...

I agree with the person who first posted this topic my blood sugars are very good. I never get a blood test higher than 6.5 mmol. So how come when I have my bloods done at the hospital my HBA1C comes back at 7.7. I've had my machine checked and its readings are correct.I've been a diabetic since...

I've been a type 1 diabetic since 1977 and I've never heard that you can claim anything like that. Believe me think yourself lucky that you can claim free prescriptions. One of our so called governments will try and stop this in the future

I have had neuropathic pain for some years now.I have been prescribed Amitriptyline 100mgs and it is taking the pain off slightly.I was getting severe pain in my feet and lower legs.it felt like someone was using a stanley knife up and down my lower legs of rubbing course sand paper over my...

I have type 1 diabetes. I've been to my doctors today and was told that having type 1 diabetes make you prone to getting Coeliac Disease. Coeliac Disease is when you are aillergic to gluten. Has any other Type 1 diabetics been told this.

I just tell the people I'm with I'm a junky having my fix.they usualy all laugh and don't mind me having my insulin then. A friend of mine use to get embarressed if he had to have his injection in front of strangers. So he would have his injection before going out. Trouble with this way is 90%...

I feel for you having a needle phobia.try injecting your insulin into your stomach as I find this area causes the least pain. Or ask to be put onto a insulin pump as with this you only have to insert a needle every 3 days I believe. A insulin pump will only give you insulin if you sugar levels...

I work at a major hospital in Birmingham in the operating theatres.I've had two incidents of discrimination about my diabetes.I've been told I cannot go out to collect organs as I'm a diabetic and my health might effect the transplant program and the 2nd one is I've been taken off the weekend...

You should ware either a S0S talysman or a I'd bracelet. I've had a hypo while out walking the dog. People could not get any sense out of me while I was having the hypo. One of the people saw my SOS Talliesman round my neck and opened it. Walked into a shop close by and brought a Mars Bar for...

Yes Diabetics can use Viagre.Viagra is given to diabetics who are impetent.My friend is also a diabetic has just been prescribed for this reason.

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum My diabetic doctor has just asked me if I would like to be put onto a pump instead of having multiple injections a day.everything I've read here has been positive towards the pump. Especially the loosing weight mension. How long do...

I've been a diabetic since 1977.On my last check up (last week) I was told that I've got to attend the DAFNE course. What is this course ? I've been use to the portion diet since 1977 and have 200 grams of carbohydrate a day. Will i find the new way of measuring my food intake hard to...

I've been told that your employer must give you time for you to test your sugar levels and eat and look after your self. If they don't they are discriminating you because of your diabetes.Once a employer finds out your diabetic they should do a risk assesment for you. Mine has stopped me working...

I was 17 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. At first I starting drinking more then going to the loo just after drinking. Then just walking a few steps use to exhaust me. I woke up on the afternoon on a day in February in 1977 after becoming unconcsious. My family had called a ambulance when...