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  1. Smeks125

    Refused extra hand luggage for insulin and pump supplies

    Most airlines I know let you carry a medical bag on board as well as you cabin baggage if you need to You just need to carry the letter from your doctor or host to say you need to carry these items with you
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    Why has my hair changed

    Doc checked my diet fine it's fine on vitamins and minerals I drink lots of fluid as well
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    Why has my hair changed

    Had thyroid check its fine The difference between the insulin and the tablets is the insulin keeps my blood sugar levels down better than the tablets My levels are 5-6 on insulin but were above 10 on tablets Was told I was placed on insulin as I did not produce enough insulin on tablets
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    Dry Skin

    Thanks will speak to the pharmacy about that
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    Dry Skin

    Had that checked and it fine
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    Why has my hair changed

    I was on tablets before now I am in insulin I wash my hair and by the next day it looks greasy why is this and my skin has gone dry My hair and skin were alright when I was on tablets
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    Adapting Lantus To /From A Different Time Zone - Italy

    I take my Lantus between 3-5 everyday Depending on what shift I am on it could be 3 one week and five the next I have taken it later as well Just keep an eye on your sugar levels
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    Dry Skin

    Thanks
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    Dry Skin

    Thanks I will try that
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    Dry Skin

    Please help I have been on insulin 3 months now and my skin is like sandpaper I have never had dry skin like this and occasionally it's really itchy I drink loads of water but still really dry Please help
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    Type 2 bloating cramps and wind

    They took me of it and gave me another tablet which put on weight but stopped me going to the toilet all the time so they thought they would introduce the Metformin again same thing happened pain toilet again I went to my doc who tested me for everything gave me antacids for my stomach as I was...
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    Type 2 Going on holiday

    Thanks will have a look for them
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    Type 2 bloating cramps and wind

    I was on Metformin but could not tolerate it I lived my life in pain and on the toilet I had to get strong antacids from the doc for the pain in my stomach They also gave my hypos Now on insulin feel great
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    Type 2 Going on holiday

    What does everyone take on holidays abroad with them to carry there insulin I have just started insulin pens and am going on holiday soon How do I take my insulin
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    Blood Sugar Meters

    I have just been put on insulin and am testing my blood 4 times a day I have a free style light and a one touch Verio When I test with the same sample of blood one say for example 6.2 and the other say 8.6 Which meter is correct and why such a difference I am type 2