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I switched to a local pharmacy due to the Royal Mail strikes. Now I want to switch back to Pharmacy2U. How do I do that from Patient Access?

Hi all My GP just diagnosed me with eczema. I was given topical corticosteroid, antibiotics for the blisters and an emollient cream. I am slightly concerned the emollient cream has paraffin, a flammable substance that can stick onto beddings, socks and other clothing. Any fabric contaminated...

Hi all Back in December, during the Christmas holiday, I noticed the cut on my hand had become infected, as it was weeping pus. I immediately called my GP practice, and the doctor put me on a course of oral antibiotics. I finished the course, but the wound was still large and infected. A...

Hello everyone I hope you are all well. I’ve been having very bad numbness in my feet recently. So far, my feet have retained the sense of touch; thus, I can tell whether something is hot or cold by simply touching it with my feet. I’m a little concerned I maybe having diabetic complications...

Hi, I woke up this morning, and my reader showed two major hypos overnight. I’m certain these were pressure lows as I went to bed last night without any rapid-acting insulin on board. My basal dose is correct, and has been the same for many months. How do you deal with pressure lows? I can’t...

Hi all I’m Type 1 and a Libre 2 user. I’m thinking of applying to a particular job. Is there any leaflet, document or anything that I can present to my employer explaining hypoglycaemia, so that I’m able to treat it if it happens at work? I’ve read many horror stories of employers not allowing...

Is anyone able to get the Libre 2 now on NHS prescription? I live in the Midlands.

Hi all I currently use Libre 1, but have to manually scan the sensor to know if I am going low, as I don’t have the Miao Miao. Does anyone know if Libre 2 is available on the NHS?

Hi all At the moment, I treat my hypos using either blackcurrant or lemon dextrose tablets, which I buy in bulk. Sadly, I’m beginning to get sick of the taste, and am wanting to switch to a different hypo treatment. Can anybody suggest a good hypo treatment other than dextrose tablets and...

Hello all I am a recently diagnosed T1D on multiple daily injections of Humalog and Tresiba. When I am at home doing nothing, I bolus for lunchtime and teatime, which is usually 14 units of Humalog. If I am going to town to pickup prescriptions, I plan ahead and make sure Tresiba is my only...

I was diagnosed with T1DM after having DKA. My Hba1c at the time was 100. What is the realistic and ideal hba1c for type 1s, and how do I low this number?

Hi all I have an iPad and a slightly old Huawei phone. I’m thinking of purchasing Miao Miao 2 for my Libre to alert me of hypos during the night. Which device can I use and what app can the Miao Miao connect to?

I’m newly diagnosed with T1DM. I think I may still be producing some insulin. Does anyone know how long the honeymoon phase lasts?