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Hi, I've had serious neuropathy in my feet, legs hands, and arm. Sometimes movement can be difficult so is there any way I can get a blue badge? I'm speaking to my GP tomorrow. And can the NHS provide a helper around the home to help with cooking, cleaning the house etc? I'm not asking for a lot...

Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me in the trouble I find myself in. I'm a type 1 diabetic patient and I'll be going on an exchange to the UK from January till July. Given that I'll be staying less than 6 months, from what I've gathered there is no need for me to...

My mum, who is type 1, has an appt at the hospital Friday, to discuss getting a sensor. But she's worried that she won't meet the criteria. She does about 8 blood tests a day...but it was more a few weeks ago. She has arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, which makes it painful or difficult to...

Hello all, Is there anyone out there who can recommend a good, reliable smart blood glucose meter please. Currently my child uses the Accu-chek Aviva expert but this is being discontinued. We are really after something that works in the same way - measures BS, suggests bolus based on when...

Hi I've been diabetic for 31 years and recently moved house so my diabetic care has moved to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. I was hoping they'd be a bit more flexible than my hospital in London regarding diabetes kit. You need to do at least 8 finger pricks a day to get a Freestyle Libre...

Hi there, is anyone replacing their insulin pump in 2021 through nhs funding? If so did you hear anything from your clinic about post brexit arrangements, if funding is gonna change or if deliveries are going to be delayed? Question 2 is what are the chances that someone can loose insulin pump...

Hi, I am a Hongkonger. Due to lots of reasons, I and my parents are planning to immigrate to UK next year while both of my parents are suffering from type 2 diabetes. Therefore we wanna know more details about diabetic treatment in the UK so that we can get ourselves more prepared. :) So, I...

Hi everyone, I’ve recently turned 20 and have decided that I’d like to start on the path of becoming a child/adolescent counsellor, especially for those with diabetes. As a Type 1 of 19 years, I want to draw upon my experiences to help others. I am looking to start a Level 3 course in Child &...

Hello everyone, I am following Dr Bernstein's protocol in the sense I use Tresiba and eat low/no carb for 9 months now. At my diagnosis in Sept 2019 my A1c was 92, after 4 months thanks to Dr B approach was down to 42, last month's A1c was 34. My problem is my consultant is hesitant to prescribe...

Last night I had a bad hypo, my body wasn’t responding to the sweets and went so low to the point that the machine said “LO”. We had to call an ambulance as I kept trying to go to sleep instead of treating it. I was panicked as I thought I was going to die. This morning my body aches, I had...

Hi, I know... Keep calm and wash your hands :bored: Has anyone out there had any communication from your diabetes team in relation to the outbreak. I know the NHS will be extremely busy and maybe I am naive think that they would contact us considering we are high risk? Anyone had any...

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...

Saw my DSN today and was told that the Freestyle Libre is now available on the NHS for everybody. Not sure if this is London only or a nationwide thing. I'm unsure about the libre as it doesn't send results directly to your phone or give alerts. I'm aware of the Miao Miao add on which will do...

Hi, I started this list to try to create a list of the pumps available on the NHS in each different part of the UK. I did this because I found it SOOO difficult to find a simple list of pumps that have been approved by the NHS? I found a list, but it is woefully out of date (early 2018) and...

Hi! I use the medtronic minimed 640 pump. I am having real issues with the mio infusion sets and sets in general. My body rejects sites after two days. They become painful, inflamed and swollen. After removing the site that part of my abdomen hurts for several days. My 'DSN ' (she was a...

What sort of levels is it normal to start feeling Hypo symptoms? I'm 22 and was diagnosed a type 1 in mid-February (about a month and a half ago). Initially I found I would have to go down to the low 3's to feel any of the symptoms, but I just randomly tested and it was 2.7 and I didn't feel...

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I’ve had type one diabetes for about 12 years now and I’m just finishing a psychology degree and really want to go into midwifery. However, everyone I speak to says it’s a bad idea because of the shift work? I’m absolutely heartbroken and so confused because I’ve never let my diabetes hold me...

Hi guys, I am in the process of upgrading my insulin pump on the NHS and of the list of pump potions I have narrowed my choices between the omnipod and the Medtronic 640G. I wondered if anyone had been on either of these and had some reviews for me, I am unsure which would be better. Also...

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...