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I contacted my surgery and they contacted the council . Now I just call and arrange a pick up with the. Council an they supply replacement bins too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for the advice Conrad , I have an appointment with my nurse at the end of September I will add it my list of questions. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have read differing opinions of when the best time to test BG levels is? I an a newly diagnosed 50 year old type 1 taking rapid release 3 times a day and slow release at night. Also taking metformin 500 twice a day. I have been testing and injecting insulin before meals. But some opinions I...

Hi Harold. I hope you find the a great source of advice . I have. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have just used insure and go £58 for a 2 week cruise in the med. I thought that was reasonable I was quoted £91 from saga and that was with staff discount and insulin dependent . I hope you have a good tone when you go Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I am a newly diagnosed type 1 We are going on a cruise in September and I got travel insurance from insure and go. Very reasonable price £58 and covers both of us with declared medical cover , although I am not pregnant (wrong sex) I can't see that as being a problem as I also work for an...

Thanks lots of great advice there I gave requested a fridge and a sharps bin in the cabin and the cruise company have confirmed the will supply. A good idea about the doctors letter I hadn't thought of that , but the insurance has been all organised. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi all I am fortunate to be shortly going on a cruise around the Mediterranean for 2 weeks . Can anybody give me any advice on food , things to take just in case of and any travelling advice . It has been such a long time since I was last on a holiday abroad and I feel things are not what they...

Lorna. That is exactly what happens, sometimes the cat is hanging off me like an extension of one my limbs with its claws dug in an and it's jaws sunk into me flesh. I am glad it gave you a giggle it dies appear to amuse most people, I think the must think I am his human Chew toy. Sent from...

Hi I wonder if anybody else has had this happen or can confirm. Around the time I was diagnosed type 1 we got a new kitten, but the blasted animal always seem to bite me at all times of the day,even to a point where it will launch itself at me from all points and areas of the house. When I...

Hi Andy,thanks for your welcome I am sure I will find this forum a great resource for my new journey. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, my name is Neil and I am a newly diagnosed diabetic with type 1 diabetes. My age is 50 living in East Sussex. I considered myself in good general health with no food or drink excesses . In April this year I very rapidly developed a real thirst , sometimes drinking up to 5 or 6 litres of...