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I have had my prescriptions altered over the past few months ie the amount of items. this was done without anyone asking me. Does anyone know if this is legal? I have spoken with the GP about this and all I got was jibba jabba. man, i love the NHS....NOT

Hi, I am just wondering about peoples experiance with the eye screening program which seems to be the norm these days. Until 3 years ago my eyes were always checked by the consultant on my annual review. Now I am part of the eye screening program where photographs are taken at an optitions. But...

I have always had trouble breathing if my BG goes high. this doesnt happen very often but is a bit scary to say the least. I do have asthma and take meds for it. normally the asthma only really affects me in either humid or very cold conditions and sometime as an allergic reaction to animals or...

Hi all, As some of you may know I work 3 nights a week in a casino as a Croupier. I have worked nights for over ten years normally 10pm til 6am. I now feel that working these night shifts is not doing my health any good at all. I have been diabetic type 1 for nearly 30 years and now suffer with...

I have just noticed the label on the front of my Lantus Solostar box says "pens in use must not be stored in the refridgerator". What the hell does this mean?

Who ever runs my gp's practice has taken it upon themselves to take my Glucogel off my repeat prescription without even asking me. Can't get an appointment for over 2 weeks. And I m left with no glucogel which is a key part of my control and adjustment techniques. Just don't know what I am going...

Hi, My bg's have gone crazy and my face is starting to swell up. botten left gums, teeth and jaw hurt like hell. Think I've got some sort of periodontal desease. In fact I'm sure as we have a few denist in the family and I've learnt a few things over the years. Feel very unwell and won't beable...

The last couple of days my gastroparesis has gotten worse for no apparent reason. severe constipation and diarrehea. and unbeleivable nausea. I just don't understand why this has happened. Anyone else find it can get worse for a few days at a time? Edited by sugarless sue. In no way does this...

Does anyone think that the forum could do with seperate areas for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It sometimes gets confusing not knowing wether you are communicating with a t1 or t2. After all the two are very different conditions indeed and I think a line should be drawn.

I have serious problems with cereals like kellogs and the like. If I eat this stuff which is very rare nomatter what I do my BG rockets and then plummits. I think this is due to the fact most cereals contain a shed load of added sugar and that the polycarbs are altered during the cooking process...

I have suffered with diabetic gastroparesis for a while now. Its only mild compared to some and controlled quite well with domperidone. Some days are worse than others. I have been asked to take part in trials for a new drug called TZP-101 at my local university hospital. This trail is being...

Whats your experiance with diabetes other than yourself?

Just been skating at a local skatepark near where I live. It was awesome. A few of the youths were intrigued with me testing my blood glucose levels. And they seemed to understand what I told 'em. I didnt get any of the weird or misbelieving looks I get from most adults. I am totally stoked. I...

I have heard many stories about problems with test strips and how many are prescribed. Now for me insulin is useless with ou the test strips. So we need to change things. If we all, and I mean all, of us stand together the government will have to listern. I propose hitting them with marches and...

I suffer badly from morning high bg's. When I first started Lantus a few years ago the docs told me this would solve the problem. It does if I take enough Lantus to make me hypo all day long. :lol: So I have to inject atleast 4 units of Apidra as soon as I wake otherwise I'm battling 16 plus...

I tend to sweat loads when nervous or stressed. Sweating like I'm hypo but not actually hypo. A couple of my D freinds suffer with this too. Anyone else? or any explanations?

I often feels type 1 diabetes has been left on the back burner. There have been many breakthroughs with cancer oer the years and many people have been saved. In camparison diabetes hasn't moved on very far.

Had my bi-annual check up yesterday. The consultant has recommended I start taking statins which will prevent complications. what's your experience with statins and any possible side effects. The consultant did mention something about leg cramps. Also do any of ya take ace inhibitors which have...