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I have never encountered a problem like this but often wonder if someone watching will call security or the police. Maybe some people struggle to accept injections and are not familiar with treating diabetes it is difficult to blank out and if people struggle to cope with the condition this...

Used to have a Humane which recorded the Insulin taken. Battery went and now pen is no longer available. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 32+ years and occasionally miss an injection. Missed the odd lunchtime injection but can feel it later in the day. The problem one to miss I find is the BI...

Prior to going on the DAFNE course I did add metformin to my injections of insulin but only for a short time. During the 31 years of being diabetic type 1I have had conflicting oppinions between my GP and diabetic clinic and I have resisted following the GP as they are not diabetic specialists.

Recently yes. I got a letter from my GP stating that the latest recommended testing frequency was to test once daily or as directed by your GP/Nurse. I wrote back stating that that according to DAFNE I need to test before every meal and before driving and exercise. They have written back...

I have also been contacted by my GP Surgery in Purfleet, Essex that I should change my blood testing machine and the letter also suggests that I should cut back on the number of times I test my blood sugar. Recommended Testing Frequency is suggested to TEST ONCE DAILY AS A MINIMUM OE AS...

It varies every morning. Target is 6.5 though this morning was 4.2 I find it difficult to judge before bed as sometimes I get a high reading and have adjusted only to have a low reading first thing

Had the Contour on a test trial about six weeks ago, and found it really good. The only drawback seems to be Bayer's attitude. On the USB meter it suggests calling for the full software, and when you do, they say download it. Tried to download it, over a month ago, and the website says it is...