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DVLA received my medical licence renewal on 20th September 2021 and only because I asked my MP to intervene did they send a letter to my GP 6 months later on 31st March 2022. Nothing's happened with my GP as this is not classed as NHS work, so the 12 months under section 88 is quickly running...

thought about the fact I've never been treated by a female diabetes consultant in the last 30 years at the same hospital and today, my video call appointment was with a new female consultant. Nice to see a new face.

Hi I've been referred to physio for trigger finger and thumb as I want to avoid steroid injections for as long as possible. Just thinking though, how would physio work as I can't bend my ring finger and the issues are, luckily, intermittent at the moment. Is physio worth it?

I pushed for a referral to an endo which was due this month, but it was cancelled due to the lock down. Symptoms: acne forever (I'm now 42 and it's still a problem), fatigue, irregular periods, brittle dry hair and hair loss, feel the cold massively, like, can't get warm when everyone in the...

I'm due to take I think about 125ml of IV steroids soon due to MS treatment and I know this will increase my BG, but wondering how high it will go and how long for? I'll have another dose 2 weeks later and then nothing for 6 months. Anyone able to advise on this?

Well, not really 'permission' as I don't need it, want it or looked for it. But I suppose I've kind of got it now :angelic: My diabetes consultation last week was a surprise to me. I was all set to argue how well low carb/keto was working for me and how fasting from breakfast to dinner also...

I'm 41 and very much want to take up a part time degree with the open uni after having completed OU studies before (finished 2011). I'd have to sign up for student finance to pay for it. I've looked into this quite a bit and know that I wouldn't start paying for it (currently) until I earn £25k...

Received DIAB1 to complete. Just checking for question 1.4 - have you EVER had an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)? I mean, of course YES? Seems a trick question to me... 1.5 do you get warning symptoms? I do, all the time, so I can answer yes to this. 1.6 how many episodes of low...

My three year licence renewal is due in October. I've attended DSN appointments this year for the libre, but the last consultant appointment was over a year ago (May 17). Its due in December as I didn't need to see him again before then. Would it be enough for me to have regular appointments...

Hi, want to try the Blucon Nightrider - is it safe to order through www.ambrosiasys.com? Thanks!

Where's best to get R-ALA with biotin from? Not sure of the best online pharmacies. Thanks

A few weeks ago I asked my GP about putting the Libre on prescription. GP knew nothing about it. On the back of another normal A1c, had a voicemail where the GP wants to speak to me about this after looking into it apparently. I rang to make a telephone appointment and the receptionist mentioned...

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At annual appointments the nurse always does a urine dipstick test for ketones. Now I am in ketosis I am a bit concerned about the reaction to ketones from the nurses/consultant, although HbA1c is normal and I explain what I'm doing (works). I understand the need for checking in case of DKA. In...

I can see there are loads of posts here about which is the preferred pump, lots of others getting pumps...well, I have today been given a trial of a pump starting in September! Currently wearing an omnipod to see what its like and if I have any skin reaction, got letters for my GP, so its all...

Hi Looking for some advice please. I have to fill in a medical questionnaire and take it with me to interview in sealed envelope. OK to declare type 1 and high blood pressure (all controlled well) but its asking me if I give permission for my GP to release my medical records. It is also asking...

Hi Following an issue last June with brain inflammation and lesions, which was diagnosed as a one off, I'm currently experiencing another 'relapse', which is numbness and feeling of burning on left hand side. And to top that off, double vision in my right eye. This all started on Friday. As it...

Hi Just wondering if anyone here has any experience of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)? I was diagnosed with this in July 2016 after a one-off episode, which affected my balance and my brain played some tricks on me...Brain lesions and inflammation, which many resolved eventually.

Morning Over the years I've had various aches and pains, sore wrists which come and go, a knee that clicks, my left hand that I couldn't make a fist and now can, but now with clicky bones... Over the last week my right hand has been sore and stiff when I wake up, it doesn't go away, but I can...

Just rang docs and hba1c is now 38! Made up[emoji1]