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  1. Dodo

    Diabetic eye screening

    Thank you Scott-C. The photo was taken 2 years ago on holiday for a Roarin’ Twenties night, hence the dress. I wish I was still in my twenties, thirties even. (Or maybe you just need another eye screening!)
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    Diabetic eye screening

    I used to receive that standard letter for at least 20 years (been diabetic for 53 years now). The last examination showed slightly more deterioration so was sent for laser treatment a few months ago. It was something I had always been afraid of but never felt a thing. I've been back for my...
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    UK Cauliflower shortages

    Love cauli rice and broccoli rice but my favourite has to be Bare Naked Rice, and no carbs.
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    Lantus Shortage

    Managed to get some from a small chemist in my local town. Thank you for your response.
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    Lantus Shortage

    Thank you.
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    Lantus Shortage

    Just been to collect my prescription from my local Med Centr, and was told there is a shortage of Lantus and Sanofi don't know when they'll be producing more. Has anyone else had this problem?
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    Stainless Steel

    I had a gold plated locket given to me about 45 years ago. Within a couple of months the plate was wearing off and my skin was green. At the time I was told it was due to the acidity of my diabetic skin. I have also been told that due to this acidity, mosquitoes tend to keep away from you. I...
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    Going back a few years!

    1966 aged 12 for me. I agree with all the comments made previously about glass syringes, Clinitest tablets. Treatment has improved vastly since then, although a cure seems to be just as far away as it ever was (I was told a possible cure would be found within 10 years but am still waiting)...
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    Carbs and cals book

    I bought this book about five years ago and found it extremely useful. My husband looked through it and was astonished at the carbs he’d been consuming. It changed his eating habits and within three months lost three stone in weight.
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    Frozen Shoulder

    I experienced two frozen shoulders some years ago. It seems, according to my Physiotherapist, at the time, it is an extremely common complaint with diabetes. Nothing really worked to help it go away but I was assured it would eventually go of it's own accord. It did! Pain free now for a...
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    Travel cool bag for insulin pens

    I've never been let down by my Frio wallet so far, so will continue to use it. Mind you, I'm off to Iceland this year so I shouldn't expect any problems!
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    Travel cool bag for insulin pens

    I don't have the actual temperature but even after a day in my Frio wallet they feel as cold as when I have just taken them from the fridge. I like the fact that all you need is a basin of cold water to keep them cool. I also believe insulin in a vial, that is in use, can be kept for up to a...
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    Travel cool bag for insulin pens

    I’ve been using Frio wallets for some years travelling all around the world and find them invaluable. They have kept my insulin extremely cold and so easy to simply re-soak anywhere. I also put my husband’s eye drops in the wallet as these also need to be kept refrigerated.
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    Dvla hba1c question

    Just renewed my driving licence for about the 12th time (every 3 years). As you say, the DVLA are pretty quick off the mark. I also received two notifications from them this weekend, the first telling me my new licence should take a couple of weeks to arrive, the second letter actually...
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    Type 1, Menopause & HRT

    I took HRT for a number of years without any affect on my diabetes. I didn’t have many menopausal problems, just the hot flushes, but when you wake up 3 or 4 times a night with a hot flush and have to check your blood in case of it being a hypo, it gets really tiring. My doctor understood and...
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    Foot cream

    Child’s Farm for me too. Use it as a body moisturiser also.
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    Type 2 Blood Pressure Meds Side Effects?

    I also had to come off Ramipril as my tongue became so swollenI found it difficult to talk. I’m now on Candesartan but have noticed I’m getting a dry cough.
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    I also have the annual retinal screening taken at the hospital, but upon having my free eye test at my opticians last year, was told that due to NHS cutbacks eye sight tests were now done biannually.
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    Type 1 Countdown timer dilemma. New pen and nothing available for Sanofi Allstar - help!

    I’d be interested to know what you find out as I first enquired about 18 months ago to no avail. It would be so useful to have as I find my Echo pen for my Novorapid so useful. Can’t find anything similar for my Lantus, neither can my diabetes nurse at my GPS.
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    I have my annual diabetic eye examination at my local hospital diabetic clinic but always had a yearly eye test at my opticians. However, last year they told me that due to NHS cutbacks, they would be calling me in for my free eye test in two years time rather than the usual one year,