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  1. K

    Cramp - anyone else get it?

    Definately Quinine is answer. Got quinine tabs from docs and the severe cramp in my legs stopped. My cramps were caused by long walks which I can no onger do because of dodgy knee
  2. K

    Excessive urine

    Heck ....no.one has ever told me not to eat fruit. i eat fruit most evenings after my meal. Thought it was good for me!! :?: :(
  3. K

    how do you accept it?

    Felt low at first but, after 18mths, now accept not to eat swets and cakes,,,,except occassionally! I know people who ignore it....thay only have it slightly!!!!!!!!! They will find out eventually NOT to ignore it. LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, I have lost 3 friends in the past year to MN. They...
  4. K

    Free test strips

    My apologies probably an overstatement but they do appear and the GPs use this as an excuse whether it is valid or not. good luck with the final 28lbs K
  5. K

    Free test strips

    i agree that direct from Abbot is best Given up trying to get them from GP Part of the problem is the greedy crooks who sell their strips on ebay Stop this and we may have a chance
  6. K

    Test strips

    Sorry for not making it clear; Have type 2....but still feel happier to test at least once a month for a full day. Regardless off what Catherine says....it is the SHOP on this site that sells plates, meters and test strips! Followed link from shop to forum! Would like to hear reason for rip...
  7. K

    Test strips

    After repeated tries, still no chance of getting test strips from GP! Find that going to Abbot is by far the cheapest at £13-14 for freestyle. AMAZED that Diabetes UK charge double this price. Thought they were a support on our side