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Hi, do you know if you have had C-peptide and Islet cell antibodies blood tests? They are the ones that confirm the autoimmune side of type 1 diabetes. The wording on the test result you posted tends to be standard as produced by the lab. I’m a diabetic and a GP practice nurse who does...

I got some from Superdrug’s pharmacy counter in Newcastle yesterday. X

Excellent! Thank you! I’ve just bought the sensor do £35 from Superdrug with absolutely no problems at all.

I read something that seemed this would be possible, but I’ve since seen some conflicting advice. I had downloaded the app and was ready to head down to Superdrug to buy the sensor. Don’t want it to be a waste of time though! Help?

hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 1 a couple of weeks ago. I’m over the initial shock but I seem to be obsessing a lot over numbers and things. I was told to only test before meals, and a max 4 times a day. I have been worried about spikes in my sugars though as they can be up to 15 now...

Thank you all again for your advice yesterday. The hospital doctors agreed with you! Thankfully I did take out travel insurance last week, and I’m told BA are quite understanding about postponing holidays for things like this. My son is very disappointed as his dad lives in the US and he...

Thank you all for your honest advice. I’m going to go to the out of hours doctor which is attached to our A&E. Much appreciated, i’ll Be back for more information no doubt, after this initial phase is sorted.

Hi everyone, But if history, I went to the doctors for bloods on Tuesday as I have been losing hair, had rapid weight loss, rapid vision loss, excess thirst and peeing through the night etc. I had fairly recent random glucose levels done which were normal so I didn’t think diabetes straight...