I just read this article (link below) about a young man in the USA who died because he couldn't afford his insulin. When I read it and heard of T1s who not only have to control their condition but also worry continually about funding their insulin, I just thought how lucky I am to live here...
Hi all!
I'm from Australia and I have just moved to the UK to study for 6 months. I've been diabetic for 13 years and had a pump for 12 years. I'm currently using the Ypsopump. I've registered with a GP and have an NHS number (but haven't had an appointment yet). I use novorapid insulin.
How...
bbc.com/news/health-46361639
According to above article "Blood glucose testing strips - for diabetes...officials are proposing that GPs prescribe more cost-effective alternatives rather than scrapping them."
Does anyone know of the consultation document referred to by the BBC? If so, does...
Hi all,
I like to think I don't believe a lot of the things I see on social media however today I have seen this shared a few time:
"I would like to highlight the government removing the subsidy for blood test strips. Diabetics need very frequent blood testing 5+ times a day. The cost of...
Hi, I'm a Brit who will (if the K-1 goes through without a hitch!) be emigrating to the U.S within a year. How does it work over there? Do they have special diabetic health insurance? or do you get charged a fortune for your insurance? whats the average sort of deductible you have to cover...