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On Wednesday I am having a colonoscopy, and was informed by the hospital to contact my DSN at my surgery to get help adjusting my insulin levels (due to 24 + hours of fasting). However, when I rung the surgery my nurse was off sick and was told someone else might be able to help and would ring...

I've just gone to order my monthly prescription and all my lancets and tests strips have completely vanished from the order page. Obviously, I cannot contact the surgery until Monday, but has this happened to anyone else/ My insulin is still on there, as too are my other medications. Seems a bit...

I am having trouble with my local pharmacy, so am looking to change. However, pharmacy 2 u has proven to be a waste of time and totally unreliable. But has anyone used any other pharmacy that delivers nationwide?

I was at my check up last week, and was told my control was 'as good as they could expect'. I was then asked how I felt about going on an insulin pump. I was told I might not get it due to funding restrictions as it was mainly for T1. Anyway, I had never thought much about it, simply because I...

I've just received a letter telling me that I have 'background retinopathy'. I must say it has left me in shock, even though the letter says there shouldn't be any change to my sight.

Apart from jelly babies does anyone know if there are any other sweets to treat hypos (not including glucotabs)? My diabetic nurse suggested jelly beans, but are there any others? [emoji1]

I'm trying to change the cassette in my Accu check mobile, but am unable to remove the back to insert the new/remove old. The little 'switch' nearby seems stuck. Any tips, suggestions or ideas? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

OK I admit my diet isn't that of lettuce sandwiches made of brown bread and no butter, but I do find the Diabetes UK guidelines of (not sure if they are the exact amounts): * Between 4-6 * And no more than 10 after meals Unrealistic? My hb1ac has risen from 7.4 to 7.6 although everything else...

I recently entered a competition to win a netbook on Bayer and I won! I have never won anything before, so am dead excited. I have received the prize and its great, just got to get it connected to the internet now (router problems). Just goes to show lady luck can smile on you sometimes... :D

On TV today they were talking whether FAT people should be entitled to treatment on the NHS, the argument being that they are fat 'mainly' because they over eat. I fiercely argue against this! Obese people need help as much as any other person seeking help, just a different area. Some people on...

I remember my diagnosis like it was yesterday. I hadn't long been out of hospital following a serious RTA, and the district nurse came to see me. I mentioned I was extremely thirsty and she got a doctor to come a take some bloods (I am difficult to get bloods from). To cut a long story short, it...

Hi there, I am new this particular forum and can't think why I haven't joined before. I am type 2 who is treated by insulin and tablets, and am due my annual check-up in a week or so time. I hope everyone is keeping well... :D