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I've just read this email. I understand that type 1's need this type of constant monitoring I,m classed as type two. The diabetes has been caused by several bouts of pancreatitis. My beef with this decision is that (1) Not all type 1's are eligible and (2) what about us classed as type 2 who are...

Hi, Hoping someone can help. I asked my practice nurse (who manages my diabetes with the support of a specialist GP) about the Free Style Libre - you'r probably thinking 'oh no not this again. After some searching and investigation she discovered that Manchester had approved them but there was a...

I went for my first diabetic podiatry appointment last Monday and was told I may have broken my second toe on my left foot. I did not feel any pain as I've had neuropathy in both my feet and lower legs since 2009 - nothing to do with diabetes as I was only diagnosed may 2016. I used to go...

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Hi Folks. I was diagnosed diabetic in May this year and was started on insulin straight away following two lots of pancreatitis. My question is: I have several back teeth on the top which have broken level to the gum and will need extraction. What precautions would I need to take when I go to...

I've only been diagnosed a few weeks with type 2 and am on insulin using the NovoMix FlexPen (pre-mix). My question is I have noticed that there can be some insulin left in the pen but not enough for a full dose. Does this mean I have to discard the pen or can I use whats in the pen and 'top up'...