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    LCHF diet to help you lose weight, not diabetes

    Scandichic I am sorry if this response is slightly of topic but your daughter does not need to have excessive starchy carbs before testing. There is guidance on how much she needs to have in order to have a meaningful blood test for diagnosis. Search on the coeliac society website where you...
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    What need I look for in moisturiser for my feet?

    Aqueous Cream is no longer recommended as a leave on moisturiser, as it contains sodium lauryl sulphate SLS which can cause irritation and potentially skin thinning. As previous posters have said Flexitrol and dermatronics heel balm are both effective at dealing with cracked, hard rough skin...
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    bi lateral carpel tunnel operation

    I would also recommend the op. I had bilateral carpel tunnel during both pregnancies and had splints followed by injections. It reoccurred 7 years ago and it was agreed that they would operate 6 months apart. Same surgeon but I was unable to drive for 3weeks. I did end up with a painful scar on...
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    Plain Yoghurt.

    Lakeland sell an electric yoghurt maker. Semi skimmed or whole UHT milk and some yoghurt from the previous batch, mix, switch on and leave for 10 plus hours. Check stir and when thick enough cool and fridge. You can add dried milk etc. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    £25 for doctors letter to allow Insulin on Plane.

    GPs can charge for certain letters which are outside of their NHS contracted work. They dictate an individual letter which is typed up and returned to the GP for signature. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Accu-Chek strips are time limited - advice please re other BT meters

    Please be aware that most of the BGM strips have an in use expiry date of 6 months once opened. There are a few meters where the strips are packaged in 25's. so giving you up to a year so long as the expiry date is longer than 1year. They can also be lower cost than than some others. Sent...
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    Kalms....

    NicolaAnne If you are having problems sleeping consider Googling 'good sleep hygiene'. You should find a number of techniques to help with getting to sleep. Simple ideas but they do work if followed. Good Luck. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Test strips and monitoring doc says no!

    Your pharmacist's comment would be related to people selling on eBay BG strips they have obtained from their GP. This is fraud as they are profiting from the NHS, which increases spend on strips and hence can lead to strip restriction strategies as part of QIPP. The person selling is also...
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    Flu and Diabetes

    Community Pharmacists can only give free flu injections if the service has been commissioned by the local CCG. This service is NOT available nationally and is often only commissioned in areas of low uptake. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Cookery Books

    I have been downloading the DUCK books which have a selection of good ideas. Have not had much time to try the recipes. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Offloading & a question

    The problem with elastic bandaging is that it is very hard to get the correct level of compression/support and so there is a real risk of constricting the blood flow. She should be resting with her foot raised and ensure she has regular age appropriate doses of pain killers to help with...
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    Bad batch

    Go to the MHRA website, look at device alerts and you should be able to find the alert you need. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    So bleeping angry with my gp!!!!!!

    Regarding the GP reviews: if your GP is prescribing items for you he is taking clinical responsibility for that prescribing. Therefore he or the PN needs to be satisfied all is well. It is also an opportunity for the practice to find out what the hospital has been doing as letters often leave...
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    Itchy Skin?

    With any skin condition it is worth looking at the general condition of your skin and start using an emollient, select something with out perfumes and does not contain SLS. Apply in the direction of hair growth. Use a minimum of twice daily. If your skin was dry then emollient use should reduce...
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    Cost of blood glucose and ketone strips to NHS

    I also should have added the practice has to buy their own strips for use in practice. The cost of strips etc for patients is part of their prescribing budget and so they would not provide strips from any stock they may hold. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Cost of blood glucose and ketone strips to NHS

    Please be aware that BNF prices are NHS prices and do NOT relate to purchase prices over the counter. A couple of years ago there was only one company offering the NHS a sub £10 BGT strip, now there are a number of companies offering their BG strips at a more cost effective price. As discussed...
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    Sore throat relief ???

    Please contact your HCP to get a diagnosis of the cause of your sore throat as it may be connected with your BG control. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    WOUNDS IN DIABETIC

    Following on from LGC's very sensible comments I would like to add. Diabetics who develop a wound should seek expert advice to ensure that the appropriate healing environment can be provided and prevent an acute wound becoming chronic. The use of gauze or a dry dressing has limited use, since...
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    My new foods starting tomorrow

    Reading the OP just stopping the 2 pints of orange juice would have an effect on blood sugar. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Iron Tonic

    I would suggest he discussed the contents of the tonic with his pharmacist to ensure he is getting an adequate iron intake from this product. Unfortunately for type 2 it is recommended that iron absorption can be increased by taking with orange juice. The other way is to look at foodstuffs with...