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Dec 13, 2014
Jimski
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Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate I think I may just be out of touch in that case, I went for an eye test yesterday, fully expecting to have to reclaim the cost off my employer. However, the optician got me to sign a form and he informed me that diabetics are entitled to a free eye test every year...that was news to me!I tend to agree with Davey in that these things are not publicised (or at least not in my experience) but having said that I am not sure I have been very pro-active in finding out what I am entitled to, or even keep up with current policy. I do think the NHS is fabulous, two children safely delivered and the level of care I get at King's for my diabetes is incredible, along with my GP too. Anything that redirects the money from people bucking the system and is used for other services is a good thing, in this case, and a growing number of others, I feel they are just being a little too heavy handed in not giving you a chance to produce a back dated medical exemption certificate from your GP. |
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Dec 13, 2014
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing I think that Frio packs are more for keeping insulin cool. I use mine here in Melbourne where the temperature can exceed 40 degrees, and it keeps the insulin well below to 30 degree threshold. |
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Dec 13, 2014
Warwick
423 posts
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And to help prevent a next time, are you able to store a spare insulin cartridge at work in the fridge there (assuming there is one)? I have a little container labelled "Warwick's Insulin" with a spare cartridge inside and it works when I forget to replace the nearly used cartridge. |
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Dec 12, 2014
alturn
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate I think it might depend on doctor and/or chemist as my experience was quite different, as is often the case.When first diagnosed (in England) I believe my doctor reminded me to apply. And when I went to collect my initial prescription the day after release from hospital the chemist said to show my card when it arrived. Excellent service from small local chemist who I always used before moving to Scotland. |
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Dec 12, 2014
Davey54
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / WARNING - ensure you have a valid medical exemption certificate
Glad to help Jimski. Remember this, anything that saves us money but costs them money, they'll NEVER tell us about it. Call me cynical if you like, but that's been my experience. |
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Dec 10, 2014
David01
10 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Hi MattDidn't see your post until well after the event so apologies for the late reply. If it happens again, maybe these suggestions would be helpful. A certain large supermarket (I won't name them - but Ant and Dec are usually in the advert!!! naughty me for giving you clues!) have a "slimmers" soup that only has about 12g carbs in it, and they do taste like the "real deal". Others often have 25/30 and would have had a similar effect on my BG as it had on yours. I haven't had tinned soups for a long time but I recollect many of them have 45/50g Larger supermarkets in the same chain sometimes have a salad bar where you can choose your own ingredients. I've found that more useful than the pre-prepared ones because I don't like pasta or goats cheese. But you can mix you own salad and make it low/no carb depending on how you feel. I noticed your post was at 12:03am so I appreciate my comments are academic as you might not have been able to access a shop of any kind in the middle of the night. But hope my suggestions might be of help for the future. Regards David : |
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Dec 9, 2014
alturn
78 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Skiing is a bit energetic for me, but I would have thought keeping your insulin from freezing would be Ok, a frio might help and also protect your pen(s), assuming you carry insulin when out.My Optium Xceed meter was sensitive to cold (first use in the morning after left out of its wallet or out walking and carried in backpack), and Aviva Xpert strips were (less) sensitive to cold when out walking (again carried in a container in a backpack, not a Frio). It wasn't very cold in either case, possibly a little below zero. In both cases, problem solved by holding meter/strips close in trouser pocket for a short time. Finding out that strips were cold sensitive when BG levels dropping was not the best time. Enjoy your trip. |
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Dec 9, 2014
xxxxbuckxxxx
1 post
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight I've just lost a stone with weight watchers You can do it. Don't give up. Just takes time x x x |
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Dec 9, 2014
marke
681 posts
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totally agree and that is what the book seems to be about i.e what others ( and often the medical profession) see as Diabetes rather than the reality of living with it every day..... |
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Dec 9, 2014
BeccyB
50 posts
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Sounds like it might be useful to give to loved ones to read too as it may help them understand what we experience. I'm sure many of us struggle to get across how we feel so it would be good to have a professional write it for us :-) |
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Dec 9, 2014
addie
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Just to clarify - It was a lads ski trip - no kids- or downtime and we were covering lots of miles per day |
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Dec 9, 2014
addie
13 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Been skiing a few times, its been a bit of trial and error tbh honest. Last time i went I reduced morning and bedtime background by 20% and did same for food at breakfast and lunch. Noy perfect by any imangination but not bad.......biggest problem was the alcohol
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Dec 9, 2014
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Hi,Never been skiing, but out on the bike in cold weather I have found taking gloves off to do a blood test only to find the meter says too cold is a pain. I am currently self funding the Freestyle Libre, this is against your skin so I am hoping as it works through clothing it won't have this problem, might be worth looking at as you can scan your arm through ski gear without taking gloves off, just an idea. Phil |
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Dec 9, 2014
CurlyWurly
15 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check I do it just so I can see what my 'journey' is like that day but I'm also very aware that my Novorapid likes to work it's hardest in the 5th hour so I don't correct on it. My post meal spikes can very often be 10-14 which is a concern but it usually returns to normal again before the next meal. It doesn't seem healthy so I'm now trying, where possible, to inject just a little bit earlier before my meal. |
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Dec 8, 2014
sarahgreig
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Skiing Hi everyone,I am a type 1 diabetic going in my first skiing holiday in February next year. I am looking for some advice on how best to store my insulin and blood glucose monitor whilst skiing. I have used Frio packs before but understand these are only really for keeping insulin warm? Any other tips on skiing with diabetes appreciated! Thanks Sarah. |
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Dec 8, 2014
marke
681 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Persona Non Grata with Diabetes All, I was recently asked to publicise this via my Diabetes UK Group but offered to promote it here as well. It's a book written by a T1 about life with T1. It won't give you advice about managing your diabetes, however it will show you that we ALL have the same problems in life as a Diabetic. I am happy to promote anyone who is trying to do something positive about Diabetes. You can find the authors website here:http://www.pngwd.com/ you can download it from Amazon for the bargain price of £1.49 at the moment here: Persona Non Grata with Diabetes I have downloaded my copy and have just started reading it. I must say I identify with a lot of what he says already..... |
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Dec 8, 2014
Bmumma49
3 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / The 2 hour check I was told that they only advise pregnant type 1 to do 2 hour checks..if your going to exercise then take some fast acting carbs with you and extra cp depending on what you're doing |
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Dec 8, 2014
Bananaman
34 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Make sure your not feeding your insulin to avoid a hypo-its a receipe for disaster |
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Dec 8, 2014
Phil Maskell
194 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Like other have said, exercise is the key, not changed my diet much, but have lost 20kg in about 18 months by cycling, finding an exercise/sport you enjoy makes it easier. |
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Dec 7, 2014
Matt Hewitt
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / No QA Insulin with me.... Had some soup for lunch that I had with me, however I still had a 17.1 BGL when I got home from work.With corrective measures in place, I had it sorted by time I woke the following morning. Thanks for the replies everyone. |
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Dec 7, 2014
Bananaman
34 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Try this training schedule, if you need to you can repeat a week until you are ready for the next weekWEEK ONE Mon Rest Tue Run 1 min, walk 1 min. Do 10 times Wed Rest Thu Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times WEEK TWO Mon Rest Tue Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times Wed Rest Thu Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 5 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 3 times WEEK THREE Mon Rest Tue Run 7 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK FOUR Mon Rest Tue Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 10 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK FIVE Mon Rest Tue Run 9 mins, walk 1 min. Do 3 times Wed Rest Thu Run 12 mins, walk 2 mins. Do twice then run for 5 mins Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times WEEK SIX Mon Rest Tue Run 15 mins, walk 1 min. Do twice Wed Rest Thu Run 8 mins, walk 2 mins. Do 3 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun 5K Race! On race day: You will probably find that you can run at least 20 minutes before you need a break, but whatever your plan, start slowly, and don’t wait until you are exhausted before taking some one-minute walk breaks. Previous article |
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Dec 7, 2014
Bmumma49
3 posts
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Topic: Questions for HCPs / Weight Could you try a slimming group like weight watchers.I ve been going and have lost a stone following their filling and healthy diet. |
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Dec 5, 2014
Neville COL
23 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Pretty Happy after DAFNE course! Thanks for the tip..... I m getting better as I progress: its the Chinese takeaway which is the biggest challenge! The world wide web is a revelation: never thought I d find CHO values for Krispy Kreme doughnuts for instance, or, before going to Wetherspoons I d be on the computer seeking out meal favourites from the website for dietary info! There are still challenges: working in conjunction with a Dutch company, today got us round the office, very tasty, and luckily small cinnamon biscuits for St Nicholas Eve: had to resist too bigger handful! But overall my life is much improved: just waiting to see what the next Hb1 c brings.....
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Dec 5, 2014
john m
15 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / qa ratio how high can u take qa ratios bg good till lunch normally taking a 1.5 1 the last 2days i have increased it to 2-1 still getting high bgs can increase it again |