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Hi Gavin, drink does affect BGL but it's different for most people. However there is a general consensus and pattern I've noticed. Drinking high sugary alcoholic drinks such as cider, wine, alcopops will spike your sugars. Over time you might learn to give yourself some insulin to counteract...

Hi Annette, your pharmacy should have no problem giving you a couple of months supply provided you bring in a letter from the university or something to prove you need that much. I also gave my pharmacy a big list about a month or two in advance so they had time to source everything. You...

Hi Niamh. I was also in the US as part of my college course and I worked it similarly to Izzy. Frio bags allowed me to bring all the insulin I needed for the first semester and kept it cool. It does mean you have extra luggage with all the supplies but actually it is quite manageable if you...

Hi all, I am from Ireland and am moving to the UK soon. I have been on the insulin pump for 9 years and have had great care in Ireland, all my treatment and medication free. Can I ask what the process is I'm the UK for gaining treatment/free medical supplies if anyone has information on this? I...