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An elderly relative is a T1 diabetic and will soon be going into a care home. Their diabetes is controlled by a basal dose plus rapid acting for carbohydrates (DAFNE) and corrections, administered by the family as they're no longer able to manage themselves. Since the consultant instigated this...

I'm T1 on an insulin pump, reasonably healthy and well-controlled, no complications so far thank goodness. I've held a Category C licence - rigid vehicle, no weight limit - for a couple of years and I'm 61 yo. I don't drive professionally. My last renewal involved a D2, VDIAB1 forms and an...

In mid-April my pump clinic gave me a Dana i pump, to replace my Medtronic 640G which was some way out of warranty. The clinic offer a wide choice and I thought I'd done my homework, and would be able to closed loop with it. The Bluetooth connection became intermittent quite quickly, not sure...

I've seen a couple of posts from several years ago suggesting Superdrug Pharmacy sells Abbott's Freestyle Libre sensors at £35 ex Vat which I understand is the price to the NHS. Currently they're £48 from Abbott and some other pharmacies. They're not listed on Superdrug's website, and I'm not...

My driving licence is on an annual renewal, which is coming up in June. I should have received the renewal form by now, but no sign. If the form is completed and returned, I can continue to drive whilst the renewal goes through the hoops. Took 4 months last time. The DVLA website says that...

I'm looking for a Bayer Contour Next Link 2.4 meter - the remote control for the Medtronic 600 series pumps - in the US. Can anyone suggest an online supplier? Thanks.