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Might be a good thing for type 1 as there hopefully no more interference from Europe with reducing enttlements on Driving licences and as for control no more Adult Education Courses.

I use them for storing things ie: plug fuses and items for equipment screws etc

I use them for storing things ie: plug fuses and items for equipment screws etc

I inject through trousers if I am in public (restaurants etc) to save dropping my trousers. Hasn't been a problem for the last 37 years

Hi Diddly, I have always been told that hypos whilst asleep do not count and for that reason it does not have to be reported. Your Diabetician if asked will give you advice on whether and what to report as far as DVLA are concerned. Otherwise no one would be able to drive as all diabetics have...

Hi donnellysdogs, thanks for your reply but as a diabetic for 33 years I have always been told by Diabeticians over the years that hypos whilst asleep are not counted as a problem on hypos whilst awake please check on this and get back to me. bearing in mind you have no warning signs when asleep...

Hi, in response to your driving licence query, firstly check with your Diabetician but I think you'll find that if you experience a hypo whilst asleep it does not count as a problem with your driving licence as this does not affect your driving. If you are hypo whilst awake and needed help than...

Re: Have you done the DAFNE/DESMOND courses or anything simi I went on the DAFNE course which I found very interesting and helpful. Unfortunately it has not improved my control but has caused more problems, I find that my blood sugars are more up than down and if I try to change the insulin...

I have been on the DAFNE course and did learn a bit from it. I think DAFNE is a good idea but as for taking more injections and eating foods that were always a treat for me I find it difficult to cope with. I have always taken the odd injection when the blood sugars needed correcting but under...

Hi I did the DAFNE course last week, I found it very interesting and am waiting to see if it improves my Diabetes. I have heard about it. Dafne seems to increase injections to cover all the food one eats where it was all covered in the system I had before. Am looking forward to trying it out. Andrew

I don't think Diabetes causes depression. the thing that causes depression is the way Diabetics are treated and the results of the way they are treated. There is also a lack of understanding and help for depressed Diabetics from the departments in the NHS that should be helping as I have found...