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Just a short note from me to let you all know ( well, those that are interested ) that I shall be bowing out from the forum from now on. I won't go into too much detail but I have become disillusioned with the way things are run here and lack of co-operation amongst staff and other moderators...

Life expectancy Diabetes is currently the fifth most common reason for death in the world. Around 1 in 8 people between 20 and 79 years old have their death attributed to diabetes and it is expected to rise. The life expectancy on average now is reduced by: [5] More than 20 years for people...

Well, as the title suggests, I've been wondering lately about Steve Redgrave and his diabetes story. I just wondered whether anyone had any more information about his story ? For many T2's ( correct me if I'm wrong ), the progression to insulin is not sudden. Many start with diet and exercise...

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I finished my DAFNE course today which was great, learned a lot. My question though concerns hypo's, or lack off. I found it most odd that others on the course swung from very high BG levels to below 4's within a few hours or so. I have had T1 for about a year now and have never had a hypo ! I...

I won a bronze medal today at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships in Limerick ! Sooo happy ! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was due to start my DAFNE course 18th Nov. I had the pre-screening last week. Got a call yesterday from nurse who told me it may be an idea to change dates as I am the only male on the course ?? It didn't really bother me to be honest just thought it was a bit odd. I was told ladies can get "a...

I have finally received my license back this morning after a long wait. I have had no hypos and my control is very good. I attended a medical and answered all relevent questions correctly. I have a normal car license and also LGV. My question is what is usual length of time your license is valid...

Hi, I was diagnosed T1 about a year ago or so. Had a positive GAD antibody test. Currently basal/bolus, approx 1 unit per 10g of carbs. My consultant said I'm probably still in a honeymoon phase/period. My pancreas is still producing some insulin. Up until now, I have had very good control. In...

Well, after a 9 month wait and lots of frustrating paperwork etc I finally had my medical today ! Took me 2 hours to drive there ! Worth it though. Doc was pretty cool. May I advise others though, please ensure you read up on DVLA requirements before you go. The medical is not really a medical...

I notified the DVLA Jan this year about my diabetes. I am LGV licensed and so stopped driving trucks whilst awaiting medical etc. I received letter from them in Apr telling me I needed a medical, no problem. I booked medical with Diabetes & Endocrine consultant at Addenbrookes Hospital. This was...

I have been tasked to brief all my work colleagues on diabetes prior to me returning to full operational duty ( Fire Service ). I just wondered if anyone had any Powerpoint Presentations on diabetes that may help ? Long shot I know but if you don't ask...... I'm not being lazy, I'm just useless...

Sometimes, you just need to throw caution to the wind ! Tonight I had chocolate millionaire shortbread cheesecake with Ben & Jerrys hazelnut ice cream ! I feel like I just cheated on my wife lol ! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just read in the news about a young British woman, Susan Taylor, just died attempting to swim The Channel to raise money for Rainbows Hospice and Diabetes UK. Tragic news, RIP ! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, I am getting the Wavesense Jazz BG monitor soon. Just wondered if anyone else has one ? Good/bad points ? My main question is can the results be downloaded onto a Mac ? Many thanks

Hi all, I'm T1, basal and bolus. Still probably in honeymoon period as fairly low levels. I have pretty good control over BG levels, or so I thought. I have always been advised the best readings to get are before meals. This made up 90% of my readings and generally good, between 5 & 7 or so. Out...

I have the GlucoRX Nexus monitor which seems fine. I've been using it for 5 months or so. Decided to use the control solution today for the first time. Same bottle within 2 mins I got following readings: 8.5 7.4 Question, what should the control read and why would the readings be different ...

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