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Hi all, Hope you're all doing well. QQ does anyone here take Biotin? It's supposed to be good for hair and skin and also apperently blood glucose control. I'm thinking of taking the below ones. https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-biotin-tablets-1000ug-6100130004...

Hi all, Hope you're all well. Ok so I'm been having a few problems over the last month or so thought I'd ask here, in the past 3/4 weeks my strength seems to be going down more and more for example I can usually do 3 sets of 10 ring pull ups no issues today I struggled to get 2-3 out in...

Hi guys, Currently 47 and have been T1 for 43 years, recently in the last to 2/3 weeks I've noticed thinning and loss of hair on top, not sure what is causing it atm. But it's starting to get me down quite abit and as usual family members are non-supportive and just make jokes. Anyway has...

Has anyone seen this:- https://news.sky.com/story/diabetics-to-get-artificial-pancreas-on-nhs-which-injects-insulin-via-body-worn-tracker-12783422 Basically a BG sensor linked to a closed loop pump.

Just come back from a very active holiday where temps were about 35c on average, my levels would not go below 11 no matter what I tried, walking, eating less carbs cranking up the insulin just makes it plummet temporarily before a natural spike again. I've even changed pens a few times in case...

Hi folks, Where can i get a diabetes ID card from that'll fit in my card holder? thanks

Guys, I've had laser a few years ago and have recently noticed what looks like new very small floaters or may be a small bleed, I've been able to get checked out because everywhere 'busy' and I need to arrange a time which I'm frantically trying to do. IF this is actually a bleed am I allowed...

If so has it effected your BGL, directions say take 2 capsules before bed I did this last nigh went to bed on a 7 woke up at 12, is this normal? Apparently is supposed to be good for T1Ds. Taken the dose again today, let's see what happens.

Hi all, Thinking of travelling to Morocco over Easter, has anyone been or travelled post Covid if so what addional supplies have you taken apart from extra insulin, pins and testing kit. My only fear is testing positive before I get on the plan back and being stuck in some nasty hotel and...

It looks like I may have C19, cough, headache, some shivers and most of all uncontrollably high sugar levels. I've sent off the test, let's see what happens. IF you have had how did you manage it? I very rarely get any kinda illness that effects my blood sugar levels but this is a nightmare...

As per title, will you be taking? How do you feel about it etc.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54145335 Did anyone see this on the news last night. I did and thought it was a very accurate picture of what we have to go through emotionally and physically.

Hi all, Hope you're well and staying safe. Haven't posted here in a while. I’ve been having some real problems with overnight levels for the past 3-4 weeks, I get a sudden rise around 11pm-12am. Levels shoot up to around 10-13 from say 4-6, then I end up taking 3-4 unit’s of rapid and it does...

Hope this does not inc diabetics, I'll go mad in the house. 'Over-70s - and younger people with certain health conditions - will be told they must remain at home and have groceries and vital medication delivered.' Full link here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873

Some help please. Folks I seem to have some strange going on at the moment. Just came back from a fairly active week in LA but been sat at home since Wednesday due to gym being closed and being told to work from home. Issue I am having is that my levels seem to be rising once the novorapid for a...

https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2020-02-19-Abbott-and-Insulet-Partner-to-Integrate-Next-Generation-Glucose-Sensing-and-Automated-Insulin-Delivery-Technologies-for-Seamless-Diabetes-Care?fbclid=IwAR1mIoPCGLmQZRIW9ysdojEMOsQbttEOIpU0anQhTzPGre7KQbaSl8aqv4U Looks promising.

Hey folks, Quick question on basal dosing when travelling abroad. So i am due to fly to Los Angels in a couple of weeks and wanted to know how to take my basal. Currently I take 2 basal shots one at 9:30am13u and one at 9:30pm 11u. My flight times are: Depart UK 10:30am UK time Arrive LA...

Hey folks I need some help regarding bolusing for a meal of the following Fried chicken on a Belgian waffle with a fried egg Chips with lamb mince on top Out for a mates dinner tomorrow and I quite fancy the above. I'm thinking as it's high in fat I'm thinking add 25% to the total carbs...

Guys, How do they compare, I;'m finding that the NR does not last the 4ish hours for me when eating a higher protien and fat meal? Thanks

Guys I'm due at the diabetes clinic there tomorrow, i've heard you need to allow an hour or so just for to find parking, is this so???