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Hi I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 5 years ago and diagnosed with type 1/LADA about 3 years ago after my pancreas failed. I have since been trying to get an insulin pump on the NHS after an ex pump nurse said that it’s the right way to go. I have been using the freestyle libre for...

Because of poor experiences, many will laugh at this 30/09/2018 quote from "Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?": https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45652749 "Dr Matthew Capehorn, a GP based in Rotherham ..." "... says specialist weight management services from the NHS can encompass the...

Dear all, I am an Italian citizen studying and living in the UK and I have been diagnosed with diabetes type 1 few days ago. I am not familiar with NHS since I have been lucky enough not to need it, so far. However, from now on, I will have to get insulin, needles, lancets and strips. I am...

Has anyone got experience of exercise program referral from their GPs surgery or health provider/practitioner? I am seeing the (non-diabetic) nurse soon to get referred onto our local scheme, which involves group or individual activity programmes over 45 weeks. I only found out about it today...

Hello! I'm Type 1, have been for the past 13 or so years now, though I still struggle with control. I've been looking into Continuous Glucose Monitoring recently and was wondering if any other Type 1s have tried it and what the verdict is? I really think I could benefit from it as testing has...

Just had a visit with my NHS Dietitian. Whilst congratulating me for going into "remission" and lowering my HBA1c from 85 to 38 in just over 4 months, he did not like the fact that I changed my diet to an extremely low-carb and very healthy diet. He said my fasting blood glucose readings...

How come the NHS, GPS or DNs does not provide any care plans for individual patients? I actually ended up formulating my own care plan on a daily/weekly basis from doing my own research.

Hi everyone, first time posting! I'm a 24 year old UK national currently living and working in Athens. I moved here at the end of October and my symptoms developed around the exact same time. I noticed I was more thirsty than usual, urinating more frequently (especially at night) and was...

Started on the libre yesterday and I already love it! I've seen that some people have wildly inaccurate results but mine seem to come up within 1mmol so v. happy. Disappointed that the costs seem very much like a postcode lottery as ive seen now that some locations, the sensors are on...

Volunteers Wanted Investigating experiences with Medical Professionals amongst People with Diabetes of South Asian Origin A psychological study focusing on cultural views on medical professionals. The study will consist of a 20-60 minute interview either on the phone, Skype or at the...

Hello everybody! :) My name is Mantha and I've been a Type 1 Diabetic since 31.12.1994! I've been using an insulin pump (Medtronic Minimed 640G) since 2012. Multiple Sclerosis also came into my life in May 2014. This is going to be sort of a long post and I am really sorry for that. But I am...

So after many years of resisting it I have finally gone onto the pump. They fitted me out last Monday with a saline run through so I could get used to pump care first and see if I was ok wearing it. The aim is to go live with insulin this Monday coming (so wish me luck! ), but there is one...

Hi all, Rare opportunity to meet up with a family GP who actually understands metabolism! Our meetup group is meeting for the 2nd time. We have managed to secure GP Dr Cat Harrison to come and lead the session. She is a GP at a practice in Bassetlaw district which has a number of low carb...

With the election coming up next week, I've heard several things about the NHS possibly becoming privatised one day. If this happens, would that mean us diabetics having to pay for our insulin or taking out health insurance to cover it? Like in the USA? I have read many things online how it is...

Hi All, I'd love to know if anyone in the UK is able to get Accuchek Multiclix lancets on the NHS? I have just moved home after living in Australia where I was using Multiclix, and I really like them as you only have to change the drum when it runs out rather than the lancet every time. The GP...

Hey folks Just come on board, and was diagnosed two weeks ago with Type 2. I'm Al, and I'm based close to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. Thus far, I've been exceedingly disappointed with the support provided by my primary care surgery, and have pretty much been left to 'research on Google' and get...

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...

nhs scotland have a web site under "my diabetes my way" register and you will have access to your diabetic readings and results don't know if any other nhs area has this facility or not !

Hi. I waited ten months from referral to treatment at a Respiratory Unit for a sleeping disorder. This is a long overdue wait for treatment and diagnosis in my books even by NHS standards. I have also noticed the Diabetes Clinic at my local hospital has long waiting lists to be seen and...

Hi all :) I've applied for a job as a healthcare assistant with the NHS, I used to work in a pharmacy and loved the nature of the job so want to progress in healthcare. I've got an interview (woo) but.. it says this in my 'progress after interview' email... Occupational Health Outstanding...