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  1. parrotlady

    problem with prescriptions

    Hi everyone, I would love some advice on a problem I have just had with my prescription. I generally order prescriptions for my insulin every 2 months or so using the online portal. Ive had no issues until january when I was told I couldnt order this way until I had seen the doc for a health...
  2. parrotlady

    hba1c happy then pie

    I had my diabetic review in April and was very disappointed at 62:arghh:. So I made my mind up I was going to get it lower. WoWo Ive just collected my latest result 54. Im amazed and so pleased, :) but today... I was at a friends house when she brought out a plate of mince pies. I love mince...
  3. parrotlady

    recent DVLA guidlines

    I had my latest diabetic review a few weeks ago and the doctor mentioned about the new rules the dvla are doing. He said if you are admitted to hospital with a hypo the dvla will take your driving licence off you even if its the first time it has happened. Can anyone confirm this. Ive looked on...
  4. parrotlady

    bagels

    hi. i have been trying to loose weight for a while now with no success so i asked a friend for help she suggested for breakfast try a bagel sliced and spread with coconut oil and peanut butter. i tried it and it tastes ok. I would appreciate any thoughts ?
  5. parrotlady

    holiday tips please

    my daughter has just asked us to go on holiday with her and my granddaughter to the Dominican Republic in February. i would be grateful for any advice. carrying insulin on plane... dealing with the heat....what to eat.. in fact anything that might help. :confused::confused::confused:
  6. parrotlady

    memory ??

    Ive been type 2 for about 18 months using insulin. Ive had very bad days and not so bad but I am finding that my memory isnt as good as it was. it may just be an age thing im 56 but ??? i would love to know if anyone else feels this way.
  7. parrotlady

    help please

    Hi ive just introduced myself on another thread but would like some advice please. I was diagnosed 2 months ago because i went to docs feeling terrible.within 3 days i was at clinic in hospital being told i was diabetic and shown how to take insulin. im sure the nurse gave me lots of info but...
  8. parrotlady

    hi from the land of the pink panther

    Hi everyone. :) ive been a member for several weeks but ive only just got my head around posting. I was diagnosed 2 months ago and feel totally confused.Docs cant decide if im type 1 or 2. I am 55 year old happily married grandma, have 3 childrena daughter and twin sons and 5 grandchildren. I...