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    Govt - Self Testing NoNo - for attention Admin

    I would make the suggestion of joining forces with Diabetes UK on such issues it might well add more clout Let's face it this Government doesn't listen and you just have to look around at the underhanded schemes it comes up with to "save money" and yet spends shed loads to shore up it's mistakes...
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    Govt - Self Testing NoNo - for attention Admin

    I didn't write it, Diabetes Uk did but like you say good reading and to the point Anyone who can't get kits or strips should email [email protected]
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    Another Newbie

    cheers :D
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    Govt - Self Testing NoNo - for attention Admin

    I found this on the Diabetes uk web site http://www.diabetes.org.uk/ Blood glucose and urine testing are vital for good self-care in order to maintain optimum control, and to enable the person to make appropriate treatment or lifestyle choices. People with diabetes value being able to monitor...
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    To test or not to test...

    I had a very good Diabetic Nurse who was loads of help I was testing before breakfast, 2 hours after breakfast, before lunch, 2 hours after lunch, before tea, 2 hours after tea and just before bed I was also writing down everything i was eating for several weeks Since my levels have become more...
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    Diabetes and everyday illnesses

    I can't claim to know much about Diabetes ,only diagnosed last June but I have noticed that everyday illnesses knock me for six, took me ages to shake off man flu even a common cold knocked me for six :oops:
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    Another Newbie

    Hi I was carted off to Hospital last June in a really bad way to find out I had Diabetes :shock: They said I presented as a Type 1 which was rare as I'm 46 but later they said I am more likely to be a Type 2, Since then they can't make up my mind which I am someone I was said I was 1.5...