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Hi Been diabetic T1 since 1980...40yrs now and over that period I have done quite a few courses and trials.... I did a 12 month University trial which monitored everything you did during your waking hours, food exercise intense monitoring then a twice a week session at Sheffield university under...

Hi Satindoll Many thanks for your reply and glad to hear the machine helps with your problem, this is the type of feedback i was looking for many thanks again.

Hi Thanks for your reply, I have considered a Physio and recommendations say this may help that is what lead me to the Revitive machine as not as a cure but as an aid along with physio....thanks for the info not really sure which way to go really.

Thanks for your reply' i have had a look around and there are a few for sale but still selling for good money ?.. not much cheaper than a new one.

Yep no problem with cycling I have a mountain bike and do 20mile rides at weekends but the problem is sore calves when walking....no problems on the bike just walking. I was told EMS is good for sore calf muscles so just asked the question but as usual on forums you get all sorts of silly...

Fantastic...if you have all the time in the world to do this, just a "not used one of these machines would have done as an answer.

Anyone use this machine ?

Many thanks mike after doing some research and watching youtube vids it does sound like it may help my problem but I am surprised the NHS don'r give any indication that it worth trying ?.

Anyone use one of these machines like the Revitive ? Any reviews good/bad.

Hi & thanks for your comments. I have researched the more "lightweight & comfortable" shoes and for me that should be the answer, I am 90% office based but occasionally have to venture into stores area which is not a really dangerous area but the company is really big on H&S and stipulate safety...

Hi Does anyone have any information on Steel toe boots at work ? Myself and a colleague are to be issued with these boots at work and be both know the importance of foot protection at all times especially at work but not so much for me but my colleague has really poor feet and has had issues...

I had the same issue back in May 2017'...11mins over and a £60 fine which I naturally appealed but it was rejected and increased to £100 and given 1 month to pay up. I wrote them another letter explaining the safety of driving in that condition but not an ounce of understanding or sympathy just...

Hi I am planning my retirement in the next 2 years and have been told that Type 1 diabetics can get a better annuity return on their pension fund because of health reasons ? Would anyone know what sort of increase (from standard) this may be and is there any companies out there who specialize in...

I only use skimmed milk and there is little sugar in it, not sure how 125ml of skimmed milk can raise blood sugar that much ?

For got to say i do have a thyroid issue and take a pill for under active thyroid but my last clinic results showed good results but i did read that not everyone gets on with Levothyroxine ? Is this correct.

Many thanks for all your comments. Having monitored my food intake over the last few days i am fairly comfortable with my results, avg 1700 cals , 170 carbs, not a lot of salt and not too much sugars and reasonable blood results 5 to 8. Ann34 you are correct with the weight around the middle is...

Typical day is Bran flakes & skimmed milk breakfast Tuna salad box or bowl of soup or maybe occasional sandwich, fruit for lunch Chicken & pasta or pork chop and jacket spud a couple of biscuits after for evening meal. I don't snack during the day and have about 6 or7 cups of tea a day...

Average 180 gr Carbs 56 units humalog 34 units lantis

I have been a diabetic for many years now but the last 18 months has been a real struggle to keep my weight down. My calorie intake is generally below 2000 per day and I eat healthily and take some exercise (not too much though?). My weight has increased by about a stone over the last 12 months...

Spiker, They have just given me an Accu chek wavesense Jazz for some reason ? There is nothing wrong with my tried and tested Accu Chek Avviva I just wanted to try a more "mobile" unit but finding it hard to get regular supplies.