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I have the same problem and my blood glucose level which has always been low, has now shot up to 16.3

I have just had exactly the same thing today when the health centre rang to say that the diabetic nurse had phoned in sick so my annual review due TODAY has been cancelled and I have been rebooked for 3 weeks. Diabetics are being treated like a nuisance and the duty of care does not exist...

To all the members who answered my post in the forum, thank you. The new NHS app. in Wales was a disaster for me as I could not get my prescriptions ordered online any longer and the GPs at the surgery, receptionists et al. didn`t tell me that I needed to re-register even though I had been...

Why has there been no news nor information about the lack of Tresiba insulin for diabetic users?? I have seen nothing!! When I contacted Novo nordisk in Denmark their answer was disgraceful " there is a shortage of vials for Flexpen users and it will not be available until 2024 possibly in...

I have been told that the Tresiba Flexpen insulin will be unavailable until 2024 - yes there are alternatives but they involve taking care with the dosage. Where does that leave patients and why has there not been an outcry about this? What are diabetics supposed to do especially if they have...

I have recently been made aware that Novo Nordisk cannot supply Tresiba basal insulin for the next SIX months!!! I have also heard that some types of insulin are now severely restricted and also the Libre 2 sensors are more difficult to get - according to my local pharmacy -. I have contacted...

Thank you so much and thank you to all forum members who have replied to my initial post. The situation here is worse than ever. I have not seen anyone for over two years from the medical profession and have not had an annual review since 2019 nor retinopathy because they are still "seeing"...

Indeed the hot weather is a real problem and although type 1 for 57 years it affects me all through the summer with hypos espe ally at night. I always keep glucose tablets next to me and the Libre 2 meter is a lifesaver even though the alarm goes off several times during the night so a nonalarm...

I haven`t had an Annual diabetic review nor blood test nor medication review since March 2019 and am unlikely to hsve one in the near future. After 56 years of trying to manage type1 and at the age of 73 I despair!!!!

There are problems with Libre 2 sensors and I too have contacted Abbott several times but it is a fact that some sensors do not adhere properly and fall off or become "unreadable" even after one day and therefore have to be replaced. The "stickability is an issue both when showering or in my...

I too, had huge issues with my surgery and eventually changed my medical practice. Is there a Community Health Council where you live? If so, contact them and get them to investigate. is there a Diabetic Patients` reference Group in your area? do you have a DSN ? -Diabetic Specialist Nurse...

So sorry to read about your troubles, Doctor Potford. The NHS has never been one of the best for diabetics. The Retinopathy screening ground to a halt at the beginning of the pandemic and has only just restarted here in Wales so I went to a local optician and paid £10 extra for a "deep"...

I have had 3 Libre 2 sensors fail in the last 10 days. The first 2 were OK for the first day but stopped working on the following day with the message "sensor not active. replace sensor". The third one lasted 6 days and then I got exactly the same message. I have rung Abbott each time and they...

The only thing I have heard is about the cancellation of ALL my diabetic appointments including retinopathy. The health service in Wales is in total chaos and has been for a long time despite COVID 19.

Yes, we are all extremely concerned, especially as things like my Annual Review and Retinopathy appointments have been just cancelled "until further notice". I do understand why but it certainly increases the feeling of isolation. The only thing we can do is self manage as I have been doing for...

A great pity that most if not all politicians do not have a clue about living with a long term and very serious health condition. I wish that some if not all had to endure the things that ALL diabetics have no choice but to endure. The treatment of diabetics in this so-calle "civilised" country...

I am type 1 54 years long!! if you would like a contribution I would love to help but when I click on the link it is not available for me!! *Edited to removed personal details

I continue to be amazed at how little so-called medical professionals know about diabetes in all its forms. My Annual Review is conducted by the practice nurse who knows nothing about the condition - I had 5 out of the 15 checks - and this has been going on for years. My GP knows even less and...

Since I have been lucky enough to have my Flash Libre system, I find that my blood glucose level drops during the night and often the sheets are damp. I am type 1 and always use my monitor before going to bed. depending on the level I take one or even two Glucotabs and these help get me through...