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  1. Jason 73

    Dental treatment refused

    I did wonder that so I clarified with her that she didn’t mean hba1c, (I Simpled it down - “the long range blood test”) and she confirmed no, the immediate finger prick type reading.
  2. Jason 73

    Dental treatment refused

    Hi all, A bit of a weird one, this week I’ve been to the dentist (a new one) for a filling. The dentist asked what my levels were and I said 8.5mmol and showed her the Dexcom reading. She then promptly refused to treat saying that a dentist won’t treat a diabetic with levels over 8mmol and I...
  3. Jason 73

    Pump eligibility?

    Hi everyone. I’m type 1 and have been for the last 22 years. Previously my control hasn’t been good, but since doing DAFNE 18 months ago I have been having Hba1c results of 6.4% so mega pleased. That’s through using what I learnt on DAFNE, carb counting, lifestyle changes and pure hard work but...
  4. Jason 73

    Not another libre topic

    It’s the charge point for my phrosthetic arm, it stalls the questions for about 20 seconds
  5. Jason 73

    Tresiba users....

    Hi posters My DSN is keen for me to move from Levemir to Tresiba for my basal injections. However, I currently take my Levemir 12hrs apart, 16u at 7am and 26u at 7pm. With such a disparity between dose sizes I’m kind of unclear how Tresiba once every 24hrs would work to keep my background levels...
  6. Jason 73

    Accu Chek Aviva Expert BGM

    Thank you very much for the feedback
  7. Jason 73

    Accu Chek Aviva Expert BGM

    Hi, I’m looking at the Accu Chek Aviva Expert blood glucose meter, just wondering if any fellow posters can help.... 1) how did you get yours? They seem hard to get, and expensive. 2) do you rate them over and above a meter without bolus advisor? 3) any issues getting your GP to prescribe the...