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    Life and Other Insurance..

    Hey all, As the sole breadwinner with 2 young kids, I've recently started to look into various forms of insurance/protection, because if for whatever reason I'm unable to work/pass away our life/my families life would literally flip upside down. Needless to say the quotes aren't the cheapest...
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    Overnight hairloss??

    Hi guys, I woke up today and I've noticed that some of the hair on my right leg has gone. It's strange, almost like a strip of it has been shaped off in the right of my right leg, from the bottom of my knee to my ankle. I'm a bit concerned, has anyone experienced anything like this before...
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    My Freestyle Libre Experience

    Firstly, a disclaimer.. I've been off work for about 10 days while I recover from an operation. I'm active, but it means I've had more time to concentrate on my diabetes management than perhaps I would have if I was at work! (I'm T1 for 19 years). My last hba1c was 7.1, and tends to be around...
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    Freestyle Libre - 2 Sensors In

    I'm a 31 year old, T1 for 19 years, and I'm onto my second sensor now. I've read so much here about the meter, some of it almost put me off trying it. So I thought it might be useful to show my experience. The sensor goes on so easily, neither the first or second have even pinched, literally...
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    Operation + Libre Sensor

    Hey guys, I am awaiting my Libre starter pack (literally due in half an hour). I also have an operation book in for next Thursday, 8 days away.. Does any one know if I am able to keep the sensor on during the operation? The operation is a discectomy. If I can't I'll have to wait another 8 days...