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Thanks to everyone for the replies. I’ve just heard from the airport that the bag was left in Manchester but is on the next flight landing at 11.30 tonight. I’ve used my quick acting insulin today and kept in range. My HSBC assistance service were covering the insulin and other essentials but...

I’ve just landed at Faro airport in Portugal to find my suitcase has been lost. I have about two days of fast acting insulin in my hand luggage. However, my long acting Lantus and spare Humolog is in the lost suitcase. Is it possible to buy insulin from a pharmacy in Portugal? Any help is...

Being a modern man, I like to take care of my skin!!! I was browsing the aisles of Boots for some new product when I came across Aveeno moisturising lotion. The description on the packaging read ‘Even suitable for diabetic’s rough dry skin’ - See photo. I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 35 years...

I’ve taken two slices home to weigh them. A portion without butter weighs 90g. Therefore, based on the data for 100g it seems the problem with the information is their portion size.

The nutrition information on the Costa Coffee website for their wholemeal toast (without butter) shows as 58 carbs per portion. A portion is two small slices of toast - see photo. A full size wholemeal slice of toast (medium thickness) is usually 15 or 16 carbs per slice. Is it possible the...

Update on my issue. I've spoken to my GP again and been through the NHS document including the section that states that your GP should issue the Libre if your diabetes is looked looked after by your GP. She doesn't dispute what the document says or that I meet the criteria. She agreed to discuss...

I’ve been self funding my Libre for a long time now. I’m looked after by my GP and went to her on Tuesday now the NHS has agreed nationwide funding. She agreed I met the criteria and agreed to prescribe it. However, she was unable to find it on her computer prescription system. She called me...

I've been a type 1 diabetic for 34 years (since I was 8). I've never allowed being a diabetic to bother me and I've never let it stop my doing anything even when I was young. I generally look after myself - stay the right weight, exercise regularly etc and my control has always been reasonably...

Thanks for the quick reply. I collected a new batch of both Lantus and Humolog from the pharmacy when I returned from holiday. My weight didn't change while I was on holiday. Although I am a bit over weight at just under 15 stone, my weight has remained very consistent for over 10 years. I...

I've viewed this forum for a long time but only just joined. I'm very frustrated and hope someone can help with advice. As a bit of background, I've been a type 1 diabetic for 33 years (since I was 8). Luckily, I've always had good control and generally found it quite easy. I'm also fortunate...