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IWBDF! I had a email from accu-chek offering me a complimentary upgrade at the beginning of August. I got the Bayer USB meter from filling in a form that came with the BD needles. Previous to that I was using an Accu-chek meter. I think I have only ever bought one meter and that one was at a...

I'm waiting for a second opinion, but it looks likely that I'll be in soon to have my knee replacement revised as they think I have an infection in it. Not looking forward to it at all. I have had 9 ops in the last 9 years, 4 of them major surgeries.

Hi I picked up BD Micro-Fine Pen Needles 4mm 32g this morning. I think 'Hypodermic Insulin needles 4mm/32 guage' is going to appear on my repeat prescription list. Didn't have time to question GP this morning as she was already running over an hour late. I also wanted to ask if Accucheck...

I think I have found why the change has occurred. Have a look at http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/pdf/MP ... pdated.pdf Under Hypodermic Equipment Needles for Pre-filled and Reusable Pen Injectors pack of 100 Omnican Fine 4mm/31gauge £6.65 has been added This is against BD Micro-Fine Ultra...

I got told the same on Wednesday when I went to pick up my repeat prescription. 8mm BD needles had been substituted for the 4mm ones. When I questioned it with the pharmacist he showed me the prescription and it said 8mm. I refused the 8mm ones.I went back to the doctors and asked and I was...

Hi, I'm Type 2 diabetic controlled by diet for the last 8 years. I am unable to tolerate any oral diabetic meds. Last HbA1c in October was 6.4. I have been controlling levels by reducing carbs. I have little support from specialists except was told I would need insulin if HbA1c crept up again...

Hi, I've just completed a twelve week course of hypnotherapy for IBS.This is on the NHS but has an extremely long waiting list. The success rate is about 70% . Unfortunately it hasn't worked for me but I am more relaxed now. I do have very complex medical problems and the IBS was triggered by a...

Hi I'm new here. I've just been reading this thread about Oats So Simple and the amount of sugar in it. I've just checked my box of Original and the carbs are 16.2g of which 0.3g is sugar per 27g serving. Are the non-instant ones better than this? I am confused. Prior to joining I was told by...

Re: Diabetes entiltlments Hi, I'm new here also. Sorry I can't help with diabetes entitlements. However, I do have a form of OCD too and get depressed. I have other medical problems and I'm just recovering from operation no 6 in five and a half years. Please go to your GP and ask for help. It...

Hi I'm new here. I've been type 2 diabetic for over 7 years controlled by diet. The last two my HbA1c has been steadily rising. I've tried Metformin SR, Gliclizide, Actos and Januvia in that order. After 7 to 10 days on each drug I develop severe muscle pain, 7/10 on the pain scale, which calms...