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I have my first check up with the consultant next month since using the Libre and was wondering how the data share if with Libreview works. When I was first prescribed Libre after many telephone calls I finally managed to contacted my consultants secretary and asked for the Libreview link to...

Have anyone else been changed to this meet recently. I hate it, it needs a much larger sample of blood than my previous meter, I’m wasting so many test strips with errors it’s ridicules. And you have to be so precise at getting the blood lined up correctly. Is it just me ?

I'm traveling to China/Japan/Vietnam/Singapore later this year on holiday and wondered if anyone know of any cultural issues with injecting public in any of these countries. I always just in test/inject wherever I am discreetly in my stomach or if I'm wearing a dress into my arm and don't...

So I've messed up, got to work and had my breakfast but when i went to take my insulin (Novarapid) i realised the pen was empty and i didn't have a spare with me. For my slow acting I take Levimer as a split does morning and night, i cant get home to get more Novarapid until at least 6 oclock...

Just had a couple of bad day, my pet rabbit passed away and I'm devastated and not fully with it. Have just woken up this morning and sugars ate really high. Was really confused until I noticed my Abasaglar pen and sealed needle on the bed next to me. Seems I forgot to take it. What would...

Hi What has everyone found to be the best cream/ointment for helping with the hard skin build up on the side of the finger you test on. I try to stick to just 2 fingers but since starting on insulin and having to test so much more, they are getting really sore.

First of all I know its not an idea meal, but my young son has recently moved in with his girlfriend and invited me for a Chinese takeaway, so I'm not going to say no. It will be my first Chinese meal since starting insulin, so I'm looking for recommendations for the best dishes to pick, that...

I am flying to Italy in the morning and will only have hand luggage. This is the first time I have flown since starting on Insulin. Any advice would be appreciated

So today I've got to go and have my kidneys and liver scanned to check they are not damaged at all. 1 have to fast for 6 hours before hand so can only eat this morning up until 8.10, so will have to skip lunch just before getting in the car to drive to the hospital. Last couple of mornings...

So after having constant high level instead of just letting my doctor up my tablets as he wanted I requested/insisted I went to see a specialist. I went Friday and he has said that I am actually LADA and need to come of my tablets and go on to insulin once I've seen the nurse, hopefully...

Hi, I've signed up for race for life 5k and have been training over the last few weeks. looking online its say its best for sugars to be between 7 -10 before starting a run. Could someone advise me what the score is if your levels are higher than this before you start. I have to confess I've...

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Hi I am going camping at a Christian festival for 3 nights in May and looking for some idea that I can take with me for breakfast. being low card isn't a major concern as although I watch what carbs I eat I don't need to follow a low card plan. I think the rest of the group are just planning...

Not sure if its too late to sign up as I registered a while ago but if possible and if anyone is interested there is a Public health webinar this afternoon 3 till 4pm on controlling type 2 Register Now

I have recenly been prescribed test stips as have started to take Giclacide and there was a bit of a mix up with my first prescription, so i found out after stabbing myself a few times and not getting any results. If anyone can make use of a nearly full tub of GlucoMen Sensor strips (NOT...

wonder it some of you could help out, A work friend set up a hamper company last year that promotes local produce, she have been ask to put together a hamper for a diabetic and has asked my advice on what she could put in it. ( she has already been told by the customer no diabetic chocolates)...

So, I've been reading a series of book's recently that are set in america about a female bounty hunter, (just some light trashy chic books, don't rush to buy them) and she is a sugar addict always eating doughnuts, sweets and peanut butter sandwiches. Now I've away has a liking for peanut...

Hi, I have just signed up for a gym and wondered if anyone could give me some advice about how my diabetes will effect my ability to work out, and what if anything i should look out for. Thanks

it's yet another birthday at work, and this time the birthday boy has brought in lots of packets of the mini cakes, ( cookies, browines, flapjacks, caramel squares) and i know just having one of these should be classed as a treat but i keep going back and having more. I have no will power today...

Just had a piece of a chocolate tray bake cake as it is a colleagues birthday. Blood levels before 5.5 - hour and half later 4.8 :shock: may have to have some more now :D