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  1. egontoast

    Travelling Abroad - Hand Luggage Only

    I always take insulin, meter, lancets, pricking device, pen and about 4 different medications in hand luggage. I have travelled like this to USA, UAE, Russia, Suez, Cuba and all over Europe without a problem.
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    Telling off for self testing

    Every 3 months, twice a year at surgery, and twice a year at hospital.
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    Referral to hospital

    As you have the Kelpies as your profile picture, are you in Scotland? I am type 2 on insulin, and am now well controlled, I hope it helps you.
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    Medication

    Sorry, I did not know you were not on medication. I do not know what "sans" means. I only speak English and German.
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    Medication

    Do you not drive? If you are below 5mmol/l you are not allowed to drive.
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    Low Carb Breakfast Suggestions

    With Simvastatin, grapefruit is a no, no. Just as well I hate it.
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    Low Carb Breakfast Suggestions

    Anytime, Eeeeek!
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    On My Travels

    I now live in Scotland,and get a diabetic checkup every 3 months, it alternates between my surgery and the diabetic clinic at the local hospital. I also get an eye check every 12 months, I used to see the foot person every year, but they stopped that because my feet were always fine, I was told...
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    Metformin substitute

    How do you know what poison tastes like?
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    First Retinopathy Scan

    I have never had to have drops, if your pupils open wide enough, you do not need them. My yearly test was last week, so I am still waiting on my results.
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    Reliability of disposable pens

    I tried a disposable pen once, I didn't get on with it, I love my refillable one for my NovaRapid, and as stated above it will tell you how much your last injection was and approximately when taken.
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    Blood results

    Here in Scotland we can now get all our results online by logging into the hospital computer and accessing our website.
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    Use By Dates on Active Insulin vials - Pen Injectors

    Out of fridge 40 days, in fridge untill use by date.