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    Air travel with medication

    OK thanks Denise. Do you generally present the medication, or have it in your bag? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Air travel with medication

    Thanks for the replies all! Part of me is tempted to wing it (pardon the pun!). Let's see what the doctor can do. I think worst case scenario I can put the bag in the hold. Dave Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Air travel with medication

    Update to add...the airline say I must have a doctor certificate. Currently trying to obtain one in the next 2.5 hours! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Air travel with medication

    Morning all, I'm flying out to Barcelona later on and I now have concerns about carrying my medication. I'm flying easyJet and only taking cabin luggage with me. I need to carry metformin and gliclazide, enough for 4 days. My nurse said I won't need a note. Has anyone done this without a...
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    Daily testing for T2 on Metformin

    Thanks Pav - I'm very much liking the look of the Bayer. How good is the software? I'm awaiting a call from the doctor's surgery to explain why I can't get a script, but they aren't calling til next week, so like I say, ive been tempted to buy one. I've just filled the form on the Bayer...
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    Daily testing for T2 on Metformin

    Thanks both for your replies so far! I am indeed talking about meters, and that is exactly the one I was looking at already. This I will go for that one. I do already have a medical exemption card, the problem I am getting is actually getting a prescription for a meter and strips. Apparently...
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    Daily testing for T2 on Metformin

    Hello all, In the past, I have tested daily and found it really useful, especially when trying to back glucose levels to a controlled level. I've recently had to go back onto Metformin after years off at, and am told that I no longer qualify for this under prescription. Firstly - does anyone...