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i've had a traumatic year so far in that my mum passed away suddenly in may2013 and i suffered a stroke this easter monday and was hospitalised for 6 weeks the plus side is i have managed to shed just over7 stone ib weight and i found out i have AF(irregular heart rhythm) which caused the stroke...

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Being Diabetic puts you in the "at risk" group for flu, you should get a letter from your doctors giving you an appointment for your jab at one of their flu clinics, at least thats how it works here in Wales.

I take 3x850mg a day and i find i get indigestion if i overdo it on Carbs, reducing Carb intake seems to lessen the effects.

Don't you have a diabetic nurse at your local Surgery?

My Byetta comes in a pen style injector, but yes a similar principle, i think you would have to take more care in expelling air from your syringe as with my pen i only get the occasional bubble.

I've done similar, when i checked with the doctor i was told that a bit of air into the subcutaneous layer would not be harmful, all i do now is to make sure there are no big bubbles in my pen and if i do get any clear them out before injecting. Keeping pressure on the plunger until the needle...

Phone accuchek customer services and ask for some control solution, test you meter with that and it will tell you if its operating within parameters :)

If you test before you start your driving journey and test every 2 hours while you are driving i cant see you having any problems. As others have said keep glucose tablets or similar in the car just in case. I believe the only Hypo's that have to be notified to DVLA are the ones where you have...

It does look nasty and being diabetics we are prone to skin infections amongst other things, so dont delay , see your doctor or even a nurse, any infection is bad for a diabetic so dont feel bad about seeking medical advice as soon as you can :)

When will the lucky winner be picked?

They did this in my area( south wales) late last year, only in my case we were given the Wave Jazz meter and strips, i think a lot of PCT's are doing this to reduce their costs and unless you can show difficulty in using the new meter or need to use a specific meter / pump combination i dont...

I've used the EasiYo™ Yoghurt Maker, no need to plug it in it uses boiling water to keep your milk warm, i've never bothered with using powdered starter i just buy a small tub of good quality plain youghurt with live cultures in to start things off then keep a small tub back from each batch to...

You can eat as many Snickers as you like..........as long as you don't swallow :wink: :wink: :wink:

Insulin users will need to test far more often than non insulin users and therefore will use more test strips. As the meter companies make loads of money on their test strips they will gladly give their meters away for free, knowing you will be using 4-8 strips or maybe more every day!!

Re: Why we have to pinch the tummy and then inject pls help Injecting at the proper depth is an important part of injection technique. Most healthcare professionals recommend that insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If you inject too...

If you have trouble getting blood from your finger wash your hands in warm water first, this will encourage more blood to flow to your fingers.

Taking Byetta gave me an upset tummy for months, and still does if i eat to many carbs, i also experienced nausea and loss of appetite. I did stick with it and all the symptoms went after a few months. The plus side was a drop in blood sugar levels and good weight loss. If you have concerns...

I agree with the previous poster, get in touch with Macmillan, but please dont delay doing so, the sooner you start treatment the better, i know you must be worried / scared to say the least but i'm sure you'll get through this with help from friends and family.

I always stick to bottled water and only that for first 24-36 hours that gives your system a good flush out :roll: :roll: :roll: