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The NHS is rationing test strips
 
The NHS is rationing test strips
 

Test strips are being rationed for people with diabetes by the NHS, according to a new survey. It is a move that some say makes it harder to control their blood glucose levels.

 
Test strip shortage
Why was I not told?
Why was I not told?
 

Sometimes we are not told certain things by GPs and our diabetes health teams. This could be relating to medication or eating low-carb.

 
Key diabetes information
Saddle up
Saddle up
 

A horse racing license has been given to a person with type 1 diabetes, marking a change for the sport and improved inclusivity for those with the condition.

 
‘Huge step forward’
What is type 3 diabetes?
What is type 3 diabetes?
 

Not as well-known as its numerical predecessors, type 3 diabetes is a proposed term for insulin resistance that occurs in the brain.

 
What treats T3D?
Why was I not told?
Low-carb challenges
 

“I took the family out for lunch and could not make a no-carb meal,” writes Diabetes Forum user Richram. Any restaurant tips and tricks to share?

 
Can you relate?
 
17 inspirational messages
 
250 miles in 3 days
 

Two years ago Rod Evans completed a remarkable feat, cycling 250 miles across Wales over three days, all while keeping his type 1 diabetes in check.

 
Cycling and diabetes
 
30 Day Meal Plan
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Phil Thompson
 

“Being newly diagnosed I needed a simple solution to getting my prescriptions, to let me have one less thing to worry about!”

 
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What we're reading

Fish for answers
Fish for answers
 

Eating high amounts of omega-3, found in oily fish, could stop islet autoimmunity from escalating to type 1 diabetes.

 
Omega-3 benefits
Fibre and diabetes
Fibre and diabetes
 

A new trial has found that eating more fibre could help to improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

 
Fruits of fibre
30 Day Meal Plan
 

Have a great day,
Charlotte

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