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Thanks for the replys. I guess I'm looking for a sort of best practise approach to adopt when taking to the hills. Thanks for the links and from what I have seen so far there looks to be some sound advice to be had. In terms of calibration I'm simply meaning using the control solution... Ali...

I do have another meter and its presently showing 20 (aaargh) using an UltraSmart device. I use an Ultra 2 in the hills with a Nano as back-up and admittedly they were kept in the top pocket of my rucsac therefore completey exposed to the elements, I'll get them both recalibrated. Wont happen...

Are there any active hillwalkers on here? After my last appointment with the Doc, I have chosen to rip up the rule book I was using, or not as the case may be and start afresh. I have been an active hillwalker since before I became Diabetic and have never had an issue with controlling my...

I cant answer as to why it has happened so early, but maybe it's the way things are just meant to be. Your Doc is probably the best person to talk to regarding this. I understand your feelings though, but it's not the end of the world, and as for going blind, my own experiences taught me that...

I'm only speaking for myself but as someone who has had laser treatment in both eyes to cure retinopathy leakage issues, I had no issue with the registration process....or maybe I just got lucky. Ali :)

Can you tell us what type of Pen you use? I use NovoPen 3 for my Novorapid 3ml bottles. To change them I unscrew and dispose of the needle, unscrew the bottle housing and retract the plunger. I then place a new bottle in the housing and screw it back onto the base of the Pen and then of...

I was diagnosed Type 1 on the 4th July 1984 when I was just 10 years old, think the shock hit the parents more than me back then but 25 years down the line I sometimes wish I had listened to all that good advice that was given back then. :roll: I have had my fair share of ups and downs over...