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    Diabetic Maculopathy & Retinopathy

    Hi I am type 1 diabetic on daily injections for past 35 years. My eye consultant is treating me for eye conditions since 2015. I suffer from Bilateral mild focal exudative maculopathy, left mild preproliferative diabetic retinopathy and background diabetic retinopathy, left amblyopia. I have...
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    Diabetic Eye Conditions & Diabetes type 1 Treatment options!

    Hi I am type 1 diabetic on daily injections for past 35 years. My eye consultant is treating me for eye condition for about 4 years now. This has included Laser and currently eye injections into both eyes. Presently, I am on a new course of injections. Recently I came across a website...
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    Work And Diabetes Type 1

    Hi I am inquiring about the most suitable types of occupation for Diabetics type 1. I am been told that I am over qualified and not enough experiences. I would like to maybe stay at office work or healthcare. It is difficult to gauge the situation. I was thinking of moving to the UK for work...
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    Diabetes & Spain

    I am seeking advice about living with diabetes in Spain. If someone has been to Spain on holidays or as resident, I would be grateful to hear from you all. I am interested to know how you cope with the transition from one country to other? What is the healthcare like in Spain? I am also...
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    Type 1 Metformin/ Glucophage Usage

    Hi all, I am type 1 diabetic on Novorapid/Levimir 3 & 2 daily. I also take Metformin. I had been on 500 mg x2 daily for several years. Recently my hospital doctor increased Metformin to 2000 mg daily. I got a very upset stomach, cramping and pain with nausea. I reported to clinic at hospital...
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    Eyes and diabetes type 1

    Hi I would like to find out the more about diabetes type 1 and problems with the eyes. Hoping someone can advice!! I had hospital appointment recently after have had laser. The doctor said there was no improvement with the laser and decided to carry out another test. This test involved...
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    Eyes and diabetes type 1

    Hi I would like to find out the more about diabetes type 1 and problems with the eyes. Hoping someone can advice!! I had hospital appointment recently where I had laser treatment. The doctor said there was no improvement with the laser after review, and decided to carry out another test. This...
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    Type 1 Glucophage (metformin)

    Hi Hope I can get advice on medications. I am type 1 diabetic and have been on Glucophage (metformin) for several years now. Recently, I read that tablets are not great for the stomach and so I am anxious if I need to continue taking them. I also take aspirin and cholesterol tabs. Are we...
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    Hoping to move to Spain in September need advice

    i am diabetic type 1 and hope to move to Spain in September 2015. I do not know anything about the healthcare system in Spain. I have a European health card but I don't know if this will cover me for medicines etc.. As the first language in Spain is Spainish I am fearful that doctors would...
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    Returning to site after break

    Hi all, I am diabetic type 1, 45 years of age and diabetic since 1986. Recently I have been changed from Lantus to Levimer insulin. I find I require more Levimer than Lantus! I also take novorapid, Glucophage along with the usual aspirin and cholesterol tabs. Just saying hi to everyone who...
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    Seeking Friends

    Hi All, I am a 41 year old type 1 diabetic on insulin. I am hoping to move to U.K. in a short time and I am seeking flat mates/friends with diabetes who can show me around and just be friends!! Hoping to hear from you all soon!! Cheers Cyril
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    Diabetes Type 1 & Constant Colds

    Hi all, I am concerned that I continuosly have a head cold even though my Doctor has given me numerous antibiotics too much to count here! It is a constant nuisance and i am always blowing my nose and I take parecetomol, vicks etc. All of these help for a while but then it comes back again...
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    Pump and DAFNE

    Hi all, I am on injections and am inquiring about pump use. I have been yold by my hospital that one must complete the DAFNE programme in order to use pump theraphy. The DAFNE program is run 4 times a year and is over booked. I have been told I will possibly have to wait a year! I am not...
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    Diabetes and Medication in U.S.A

    Hi All, :) I have some questions about travel and living in U.S.A. I was thinking of living in U.S.A for a year as I have a relative there, but am unsure about the medical situation in the country. I am type 1 diabetic on insulin and tabs daily. I know that the U.S healthcare is based...
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    Diabetes and living and work in U.K

    Hi everyone, I am a type 1 diabetic on novarapid and lantus. I recently graduated as a teacher here in Ireland. I am hoping to move to U.K from Ireland but I need sound advice before I go. I would like to go to London and maybe teach as teaching positions are slim here. My diabetes has never...
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    What is considered high?

    Hi I am diabetic type 1. My sugars are confusing and depending on the day, they can change! Exercise, food, insulin all have a significance in diabetes. Does anyone get it totally correct all of the time? It frightens me that so many people have so many perfect results! My blood glucose results...
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    Type 1 diabetes and Insulin Pump

    Hi I am new to this site. I am type 1 diabetic and am inquiring about the use of insulin pump! Is it a new transition from injection to pump and how successful is it? Regards Cyril