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    How much do you take?

    I take 32 units of Lantus every night before bed & I take on average 12-14 units of humalog depending on the size of meal thru the day.
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    Insulin pump

    Can anyone tell me what what I have to do to do to get a insulin pump for my type 1 diabetes. I have been type 1 now for 29 year's and I asked my consultant last month to switch from injection to pump but got turned down because he said my condition was too well controlled. I can't understand...
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    Have you had trouble getting test strips?

    Yes, I keep asking my G.P for 150 strips a month but I only ever get prescribed 100. My G.P says that only two tests a day is more than enough to keep my type 1 under control!! I have tried to explain that any complications with my type 1 would cost the NHS much more than an extra box of strips...
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    What type of diabetes do you have, and do you work?

    I have type 1 diabetes and I am writing this to warn any type 1's who are driving for the royal mail to watch their step. I drove for parcel force from 2004 to 2007 and was asked to leave the company due to my condition. Royal mail regulations now state that type 1 diabetics can only drive for...