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any indications that the Covid vaccination might spike BG levels? pete

I got Diabetes.co email talking about the shortage of test strips, so I clicked the link, and there were several comments, one of which I replied to. But there was no 'OK' button and my reply wouldn;t post. So then i realised i hadn;t logged in, so i logged in and then couldn;t find the...

My diabetes nurse has just told me that it's a potential offence if I'm stopped while driving without a meter reading >4 taken within the past 2 hours. First I've heard of it. Can anyone point me to the relevant legislation? cheers pete

Can anyone tell me: the incredible advantage of using the 'FREE Gluco RX Nexus worth £18.95 - free lancets - free delivery', for £29.91 a quarter, over my current Accuchek Aviva with free lancets every quarter from my local pharmacy under the NHS? why Diabetes UK are promoting this offer? pete

My T1D daughter dani has a CGM ( Continuous Glucose Monitor) Dexcom7 which she bought in the US and came supplied with a few sensors. However she can only replace these in the UK at £200-260 for a 4 sensor pack, and each sensor lasts 2 weeks max. So a year's continual use will cost £1300-1700...

If a rich tea biscuit has 5gm carbs, and a small apple has 10gm, which should I choose that's best for my bg? the apple? or 2 rich tea biscuits? pete

PMFA, if this has been discussed already, please give a reference. Is there data ( UK/US/Global) showing that the use of pumps is prolonging life and/or improving health indicators? Also is there any similar information concerning the use pumps with children? Any stats showing that pumps are...