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Thank you for your response. I dont require help for my hypos and majority of them I can just drink a juice box and go about my day , in saying that my day usually involved sitting . I will look into the miao miao , I wish the libre had it already or the dexcom was affordable, it would be so...

Hey, So I'm a Type 1, diagnosed 19 years and currently on the Omnipod pump and have the Freestyle libre. For the last 7 years I have done Admin work and have always put off doing something more hands on and working directly with people( which is what I studied and wanted to do) because I'm...

Hi all Just a quick update. I had my medical and although my hba1c was 70 the medmigration doctor said he wasn't concerned as it has come down from 103 2 years ago and had reduced from 78 on the last month only . He said they were concerned about kidney problems and other serious problems as...

Thank you to all the helpful and informative posts. UPDATE I am not entitled to healthcare from the Army as we are not married and have both decided we would prefer not to get married for the sake of free accommodation and healthcare, it also wouldn't give us much time as he goes away in 9...

I wouldn't be using the NHS whilst I am away and my boyfriend doesn't either he is seen by the military medics. And he still pays his taxes and I a British Born resident and will be travelling temporarily for 2 years. Not sure what tax has to do with my post

I'll be honest it's a thought, currently there are no final decisions. It would be 2 years however, coming back to the UK 3 times per year hopefully and it's a place called Alberta ?

Hi all, I should probably start by giving a brief outline . So I'm type 1, have been for 17 years, always struggled and finally got a kick up the bum to sort it out in 2015. HbA1c down from 108 to 80 ( maybe less I have a check up soon , fingers crossed). I am also the girlfriend of someone in...

Thank you for your reply. I am so happy to find someone who has had the same struggles ( I mean that in the nicest way possible ) I was beginning to think I was stuck on my own with the problem . I have began following people who exercise and are type 1 diabetics and they are all on pumps so...

Noooo , if you are under the hospital your DSN should be happy to do one free of charge for you , I always get offered one from mine . Or if not I would be asking the GP not to date it , it's a letter about two lines long saying we are diabetic and carry insulin , I wouldn't be paying £20 every...

Hi , I have always been recommended to carry all supplies in my hand luggage because the temperature can affect insulin in the hold luggage and there is always the worry of it going missing. The only thing I carry in hold is my glucose gel (for emergencies) and a bigger pack of glucose tabs...

I use Glucotabs, and then biscuits/chocolate depending on how low I am feeling or if it takes longer than usual for my BG's to rise(which I find more now with the Glucotabs than previously with Lucozade etc). Thanks

Hi All, I completed DAFNE July 2016 and have managed to get my HbA1c from 97 to 76. Unfortunately as a side effect from this i have gained almost a stone ! I wont lie i definitely used my higher hbA1c to my advantage to keep my weight at bay particularly as i managed to lose a stone and a half...

Hello I'm hoping for some suggestions/recommendations on Life Insurance Cover for Diabetics. I am buying my first home this year and have been advised that to be able to get my mortgage i will need life insurance. Having looked on the usual sites on Google it has become apparent i can only...

Hi, I've literally just signed up to this to reply to this like an excited puppy. I have also been experiencing sickness , slight dizziness and excess belching since December. I have spoken to two GP's and also my diabetic specialist nurse which none of have any idea what it is. Gastroparesis...