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  1. MarcTurner83

    Is anywhere prescribing the Freestyle libre?

    Is anywhere prescribing the Freestyle libre because my area deem is not 'cost effective'?
  2. MarcTurner83

    Type 1 Are any CCG's prescribing the Freestyle Libre?

    Leicestershire refuse to prescribe it deeming it not 'cost effective'. I wrote to my MP to follow up but no joy. So paying for it privately still and for the foreseeable
  3. MarcTurner83

    Type 1 Holiday

    Your Diabetic Specialist Nurse should be able to arrange this for you. I take mine but have not needed it. Security at airports generally won't question.
  4. MarcTurner83

    Want to start exercise but worried

    Brilliant advice thanks everyone. I used to box so will be high intensity from the off but in the safety of a gym so I will give it a go and see which option my body choses. I hear a sip of lucazade (other brands are available) is good to top you up?? Sent from my SM-A510F using Diabetes.co.uk...
  5. MarcTurner83

    Want to start exercise but worried

    Hi I want to start exercise again and get back into training but I'm worried about the impacts it could have to my BG which deters me from getting back into it as I worry about having a hypo midway through or high BG afterwards. Any hints or tips? Thanks Sent from my SM-A510F using...
  6. MarcTurner83

    Novorapid either works or it doesn't

    Lots of food for thought, thanks everyone!!
  7. MarcTurner83

    Novorapid either works or it doesn't

    Phew! Thats alright then
  8. MarcTurner83

    Novorapid either works or it doesn't

    Stomach, but I try to spread across the region but maybe I should try my legs good point!
  9. MarcTurner83

    Novorapid either works or it doesn't

    Thanks everyone, before lunch Im usually around 5-6, then if I have a sandwich for example I would have had the equivalent Novorapid to compensate, and the sandwich will take me up to say 13-14, it will remain there until say 3-4pm then it will sharply come down over. Not always taking me into a...
  10. MarcTurner83

    Novorapid either works or it doesn't

    Hi everyone, Wanted to ask for some advise. I use Novorapid and will use the usual method to calculate the dosage required (carbs in grams divided by 10) and will have it maybe 10 to 20 mins before eating, but my blood sugar remains high for hours before tumbling down. Are there any tips or...
  11. MarcTurner83

    Baby Smith update

    Well done and good luck! The hard work starts here ;) Sent from my GT-I9195 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  12. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    I bet! I must admit Im massively impressed with the support around either here on forums or at the GPs etc!
  13. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    Wow ok! Thats good news about the pump. Is there anything you still struggle with?
  14. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    How do you find living with it Abbie? How long have you had it?
  15. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    Haha yea I was talking about alcohol! I may have to sample lots and lots of different drinks to see what works then ;)
  16. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    I knew it was a good idea coming on here, some great tips thanks guys. What about drinking?
  17. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    Thats a fantastic help, thank you! Im a week in now and my bs is coming down slowly but surely. Some foods are causing a spike but Im keeping a log of them and now learning how to adjust my dosage. So many numbers I'll be as good as rain man soon!
  18. MarcTurner83

    My names Marc and I'm a diabetic

    Fantastic thanks JJ will check it out!
  19. MarcTurner83

    I need a diabetic friend

    Hi Everyone, Ive really enjoyed reading your conversations, Im 31 and have been a member of the T1 club for 4 whole days now, dont know how or why, and a massive shock. Its been nice seeing people experienced and less experienced in the world of diabetes share my feelings. Determined to manage...