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I've been trying (very hard!) to tighten my control in preparation for starting a family for about TWO YEARS now and I cant get my HBA1c lower than 7.6. I test on average about 7-8 times a day. I make corrections where needed. I'm on a pump now (about a year). I count carbs. I write down all my...

Anyone know roughly how many carbs are in a glass of mulled wine? It seems to vary on the Web, from 7g to 15g per glass.

Dear doctor, I've just been to the pharmacy to collect my blood test strips which i ordered online along with a couple of other bits, only to be told you hadn't written the prescription for the test strips! I am now left with no way to test my levels for at least the whole weekend. The...

Hi, I'm desperately trying to reduce my HbA1c which continually hovers around the 8% mark, despite carb counting, insulin adjustments, continual testing and trying a pump. The biggest spanner in the works is my hormones! I have a lot of insulin resistance before my period (sorry guys!), during...

Hi there, Anyone being funded for an Omnipod pump by Surrey PCT? I'm pretty sure Surrey are already funding people on this pump but I've just been refused funding for this one by Surrey, and would like to argue my case. Can anyone help? Thanks

Hi there, Could those of you who were given an open choice about the type of pump you wanted, and especially those people who chose the Omnipod pump, please let me know which PCT & clinic they are under as I'm trying to build a case up for my being funded for the pump of my choice as opposed to...