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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 527103" data-source="post: 2652746">I never miss the “annual” (more like 15 to 18 monthly) review at the hospital clinic with an endo and DSN who know what Type 1 is and can provide tech like an insulin pump and provide tips for managing my BG during 3 hour rock climbing session.I used to completely opt out of the twice-yearly review at my GP surgery but they still invited me every 6 months. Eventually, I gave in. I had my blood tests and met the surgery based DSN. I very quickly discovered p she knew very little about Type 1 and nothing about my insulin pump. For example, she asked how much short acting (it depends what I eat and do) and long acting (none with a pump) I use and whether I have ever (in 20 years) had a hypo.Since then, I take the offer of blood tests every 6 months which I check on the NHS app. But decline the appointment. I believe the surgery gets a “reward” for my low HbA1C and I get a regular check that kidney, liver, cholesterol, etc. are all ok.</blockquote>

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