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I am now 80, type 2 and see the diabetic nurse twice a year for about 8 years

I googled recall Freestyle and it came up with several recalls of meters and testing strips in recent weeks by Abbott - so it might be worth a look Kate

I had a call from the diabetic nurse today who said I had to send my Freestyle Lite meter back to Abbot as it was inaccurate I wondered if anyone had heard anything about this as I have been using it for 4 years How inaccurate is it I wonder? My HBAIc is tested twice a year and a few...

I normally receive emails on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a few years now but the last newsletter I received was 15th December and I am wondering if I have been dropped off the list or something? I thought it was Christmas/New Year hols but wonder when I will see the next newsletter please? I...

Re: ISICA study/diabetic patients with or without breast can thanks for advice Has anyone been changed to Met-a-bet please? My feet are numb/cold/difficulty walking and I have nerve damage according to the nurse pricking my feet so I asked to see someone and she said you are not bad enough...

I received an invitiation to take part in this study today from my Dr and wondered whether anyone else knows about it ?- patients who have 8 years of medication it seems They want to know if there is a link with insulin/diabetic drugs like Metformin etc diabetes and breast cancer Looked it up...

Re: STATIN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS I find this thread very interesting as I am type 2 for 1 & 1/2 years now and have used Flora for many years and had Bezalip prescribed by a Consultant for lipids many years ago. I find the Dr automatically prescribes certain drugs to all Diabetic patients...

Thanks for the info I will wait and see - I thought I might be writing to a bakery/company to order it Kate

I have tried to buy a loaf of Fergus low carb bread and wrote an email with my name and address to order a walnut loaf three days ago from the company I'm sure I followed the instructions correctly I also wish I had a list of the ingredients in this bread - does it contain walnuts/or just...

I was diagnosed about 3 or 4 weeks ago aged 72 - and have to see nurse twice a year (plus an extra visit in a month's time) and dr once a year I had the glucose test for 3 years and it went up slightly each year Dr said the blood results were excellent for any person/any age (lipids, kidney...