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Regarding blood test results - and presuming the same in every NHS England area - results can be asked for and sent to mum by the hospital - without going through the GP. Dad sends a SAE to local hospital who not only carry out blood tests but also do the testing from GP samples. PALs should be...

Not experienced problems like that. Have you contacted the eye clinic?

I find its the quality of the needle. GPs swapped me from BD 4mm to MyLife 4mm. Nurse changed me back then GP pharmacist changed back to MyLife - I now source my own BD ones and no bruising.

Agree plus its not everyone that can get to the supermarkets easily. Huge blocks of flats fairly nearby in very deprived area, an unreliable hourly bus, the small parade of shops has a freezer food shop, betting shop, off licence and 2 takeaways.

Hi, if you change the title of your question and pop it in the type 1 or children areas you will get more support. I know that the hba1c gives an average reading over the last few months. Perhaps it was just to get a snapshot of how long her figures/readings have been high.

Mostly from Sainsburys including, apart from the cauli rice! Couple of hi-lo loaves, frozen blueberries, butternut squash noodles (I buy and split into 3 portions), their thin cut lamb chops and steak. Also fond of M&S Roasted Veg Lasagne - split into 2 portions. Asda for the cauli rice.

Having mine on Monday, GP clinics keep cancelling here but I always go to my local Asda. They're great and we always have a natter. Used to work in a college so always keen to get mine sorted, although after the first year there I rarely picked up coughs and colds.

No! If they are concerned then they need to visit a pharmacist or GP. If its just out of interest/fun and you are testing them - suppose you caused them to have an infected finger or did get really high readings? Potentially diagnosing someone could have unknown consequences.

It seems just one batch has been recalled: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/batch-of-metformin-oral-solution-recalled-by-mhra-due-to-nitrosamine-impurity

Holland and Barrett sell the brazil ones - own brand - more chocolate than nut though. Payne do a dark one too but not sure of the carbs on though. M&S ones are more nut than chocolate so thinking a slightly better choice. My dad does dates in dark chocolate as a treat so similar process and not...

I was advised to take a magnesium supplement to help with the occasional aura migraine but they are so infrequent I must admit I haven't tried them yet. Certainly a weird experience and thankfully no pain. As you are both concerned maybe make an appointment with the GP for a few checks. Most...

If you can post the type of insulin you are taking, and how long you have been taking it for, someone can possible give an opinion. I've been on humulin 1 for several years now and have confidence in adapting the dose for myself, and for me, yes, I would start afresh in the morning.

Smear of nappy cream is great after a wash and careful drying, also slap a piece of cotton hanky or similar on before the bra to stop the skin to skin effect. Hopefully should go in 24 hours.

My surgery has a pharmacist attached to them now. He sometimes decides to change things with no apparent reason. Have been buying my own BD needles as the prescribed ones cause bruising. DN said she would change prescription to BD ones and she did - but when I collected them from the chemist he...

You are very unlikely to go 'too low' on Metformin unlike glicazide if that is a concern.

Can you get someone to drop off a letter to the GP and Practice Manager with specific bullet points and asking for a call back that way? Including saying how its making you feel. Hope you get listened to.

I see that the small one in a shopping mall 6 miles away is but the massive one on a retail park 20 mins walk away isn't! Both have pharmacies, seems a bit random but a good start.

Just said not compatible. Frustrating but will borrow one from a grandchild! I have a new camera that uses NFC so at least it works with that - all clever stuff.

I have bluetooth and NFC but unable to get libre link on my phone - although I could download libre linkup - that is of no use to me.

Came across this on a UK Facebook group so checked it out and yes we can! Just need to find the nearest pharmacy that is taking part or a Superdrug. 'For the first time, medicine blister packets can now be recycled at participating pharmacy drop-off points nationwide. The‘Little Packs, Big...