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Thanks, yes my back up pens expired a few months back but never got round to replacing them,as a nurse I should know better and have requested some today. As to whether the GP authorises the script I’ll have to And wait and see. todays levels have been slightly better so I guess I’ll hope things...

Thanks @Hopeful34 i was wondering about trying to get insulin pens from my gp (I’m on pump but don’t have any back up pens) I had a hypo during the night but have woken up high again.

Hello. I had a steroid injection on Tuesday (5 days ago) for a frozen shoulder. Since then I just cannot control my blood glucose levels. I’m taking 3-4 times my normal daily dose of insulin yet cannot get BMs in range. I’m negative for blood ketones (although at times have physically felt like...

Thanks for your replies. I agree with it being a bit of a postcode lottery as well. Sorry for my rant, have left a message and hopefully will get a reply at some point….

Hello, just wondered whether any type 1’s (or even type 2’s) have been having face to face appointments with their diabetes team? I’ve not even had a phone call, haven’t had a DECS appointment since pre covid and just feel quite annoyed about this. I’m having trouble with my pump sites and...

Thank you for all your suggestions! I made some pancake/fritter type thing from gram flour with sweet corn and onion and pepper, surprisingly tasty abs had it with spinach and tomatoes. My bm 2 hours after breakfast was 8.2mmol, I felt bloody fantastic!!!! I also realised I can make a batch in...

Hello I’ve noticed the last few months I’m struggling more with my diabetes. I’m type 1 on a pump and use libre. I’ve started to find post breakfast I’m feeling **** with high bms. Breakfast for me is usually fruit (blueberries/raspberries) and either vegan yoghurt or porridge. Yesterday I was...

I’m T1DM, 40, female, Caucasian, bmi in range. Bil other health issues. Relatively fit/healthy No bloods/eye screening taken in over a year due to covid. I'm also a nurse and midwife and have worked throughout despite contact with covid positive patients/women. Not received anything about...

Hi, I’m also experiencing this, wasn’t a problem until very recently. I also keep getting ‘blocked insulin flow’ alerts. Today I’ve had enough and taken out the old site and the new site and just inserted another new cannula. I changed my pump 9am this morning abs it’s now 5.30pm, just another...

Thank you so much for your replies! I guess the thing is that this isn’t going to suddenly disappear after 12 weeks and while yes the NHS May be better equipped to cope with further outbreaks it doesn’t mean we won’t end up with it and it’s unpredictable as to how each individual will respond. I...

Hello I’m a type 1 with no other health issues. I’m pretty healthy (vegan diet and run 5-10km 2-3 a week) I’m 39 but I’m a nurse and midwife. I desperately want to keep working during this awful situation however I’m also mindful of my own health (and my family). I just wondered if there are...