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Jan 23, 2014
BeccyB
50 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / METER FOR TESTING FOR KETONES I use the Optium Xceed for both usual blood glucose tests and ketone tests - like VickyP I have never had an issue getting strips off my GP. Postcode Lottery!!
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Jan 23, 2014
BeccyB
50 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Tresiba I agree with novorapidboi - if there is another GP practice convenient enough for you I would advise moving - your current GP obviously doesn't care what is best for you and should not be ignoring the opinion of the more specialist consultant.Have you spoken to the consultant who recommended the pump? I'm sure they wouldn't be impressed with the GPs attitude!! They may be able to 'persuade' the GP, or even suggest another GP who they have had good dealings with. And a final suggestion is to threaten to approach the local papers - as much as I hate the whole negative attitude of the press towards the NHS it has been known to get things moving, and it does sound like this GP deserves a kick! And please don't give up - you deserve to have the right treatment! Good luck x |
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Jan 23, 2014
Peterdbennett
4 posts
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I take protein/ casein& creatine post workouts and no issues |
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Jan 23, 2014
Peterdbennett
4 posts
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I take protein/ casein& creatine post workouts and no issues |
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Jan 23, 2014
Stew B
125 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Ios app not syncing diary Like some others I had problems uploading to the online diary, so I've been adding entries using my ios6 iPod touch for the last week or so. Just tried "add multiple entries" on the on-line site and, wow! fast, or what? Whatever you've done guys is wonderful, thank you.Stew |
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Jan 23, 2014
Warwick
423 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / steel toe shoe's If anyone finds some that breathe well while being suitable for an office situation, I'd love to hear from you.I have reeal trouble finding any that don't hurt my feet and feel like a swimming pool in the summer. Cheers, Warwick. |
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Jan 22, 2014
neilbunting
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / steel toe shoe's That is greati just wanted to check before getting the company to pay for some steals . Thanks again. |
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Jan 22, 2014
mum2westiesGill
502 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / My Recent BGs - comments wanted please Looking for comments for my latest BGs please |
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Jan 22, 2014
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / steel toe shoe's I am a Civil Engineer and visit construction sites daily. I have worn many different types of steel toe capped shoes/boot with no issues.A diabetics foot is the same as a non diabetics foot, its just that some diabetic individuals have less sensation in there feet due to circulation or problems caused from less than perfect control. So identifying pain and injuries is the key thing in foot care. Being able to heal properly is also an issue if blood sugars are not under control. Reducing the risk of injury to your feet would obviously be helped with soft shoes, but this isn't possible in some workplaces, and there's no reason it should.... 
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Jan 22, 2014
JamesW
24 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses The concept has received quite wide coverage from both tech-orientated sites (the register, neowin) as well as the more general news purveyors like BBC and Sky. Not sure whether it is related to Google's presence/involvement or a genuine interest in advances in Type 1 diabetes matters. Some of the comments made me laugh when it was suggested that wearers would be subjected to adverts dependent on their blood glucose levels much in the same way that Gmail scans the content of your emails to generate advertising. As anyone who has used Google's mail interface will know, this is sometimes wide of the mark and usually involves some tenuous link to financial compensation services! Or that could just be my mailbox
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Jan 22, 2014
hypo
18 posts
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[Iquote=Simon]Can you take a look again? We had some problems with the site glucose diary but it's been fixed now. I've just entered my diary reading for the first time in over a week due to the problems, And would just like to say how much quicker things are now well done to all you technical people as I am sure you can tell I have't got a clue but this site is so easy to use Thankyou |
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Jan 21, 2014
neilbunting
8 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / steel toe shoe's Hi does anyone know if we are ok with standard steel toe shoe's or do we need to look for special ones for diabetics. |
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Jan 21, 2014
neilbunting
8 posts
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Hi does anyone know if we need to use different special diabetic manufacturer for steel toes or do we just use the normal ones. |
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Jan 21, 2014
marke
681 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses
I want a bionic hand like Douglas Renholm, but I guess the IT Crowd is not real  (to most of you anyway)
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Jan 21, 2014
Alan 49
284 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses Evidently it tests the glucose content of your tears - I would have thought there might be some delay in blood glucose affecting tear glucose - could this be a problem? |
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Jan 21, 2014
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Tresiba Your GP should have nothing to do with the actual pump funding, that's your consultants job. Your consultant doesn't need your GPs permission.....My GP takes nothing to do with my diabetes care.... I realize each place differs....... The pump will be funded from your local PCT if your consultant says you need it..... There is obviously a cost for the consumables, the insulin, tubing and reservoirs....... If its a big problem I would change GPs.... |
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Jan 21, 2014
joza
4 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Tresiba Unfortunately, it is a problem. My local borough does not offer a pump service. My GP could refer me to a neighbouring borough or even to the Royal London/Barts, but chooses not to. It absolutely has to be a cost thing. The NHS hospital consultant has written on a couple of occasions to the GP. I waited and waited and heard nothing. I went to my GP to see if the hospital letters had been received and was poo-poohed out, told it would not be such a good idea and, therefore, I have given up. Might just as well hit my head against a brick wall. I'm also beginning to realise that yes, the Tresiba's extra long action is possibly causing a problem. |
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Jan 21, 2014
novorapidboi26
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Topic: General Discussion / Tresiba As the others have said, a pump would eliminate your sensitivity problems as tiny amounts can be delivered.Bouts of unplanned activity can also be catered for with temporary basal delivery..... with your current hypo problems you would be a perfect candidate and should get one funded no problem.... |
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Jan 21, 2014
novorapidboi26
1,819 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses I think at this early stage the lens can only alert the user to a low glucose level.As far as glucose level management and monitoring goes its not there yet....... I would prefer some kind of implant though......
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Jan 21, 2014
mkennerley
6 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Ios app not syncing diary Yes all my entries are now showing in the diary. It also seems to be quite a bit quicker to display them. |
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Jan 21, 2014
Dave Tyrer
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses Sounds interesting, but I bet it will be expensive and with the reputation of companies like Google and yahoo etc I don't want my eyes to be hacked - surely there must be another option.But seriously, I can't help but think that this must cause some sort of irritation to the eye - I'm quite shortsighted and need a fair correction anyway (-7) already with the complication of vari-focal lenses - I think it will not be possible for google to be in this space. The thought of possible things eventually like HUD etc would appeal, but we're probably a long way off that yet - surely research money would be better spent creating an artificial pancreas. |
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Jan 20, 2014
Simon
578 posts
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Can you take a look again? We had some problems with the site glucose diary but it's been fixed now. |
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Jan 20, 2014
Simon
578 posts
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Topic: Site Development / Website BG Diary Access Just in case you're not monitoring the above topic, we've now fixed the issue, sorry for the inconvenience. |
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Jan 20, 2014
Simon
578 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / Glucose monitoring contact lenses I saw this today, and thought it was fantastic. I've always wanted to get continuous monitoring but without having something attached to my skin permanently, this is the answer... |
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Jan 20, 2014
BeccyB
50 posts
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Topic: General Discussion / laser eye treatment I had my first treatment on the 6th Jan this year and then a second a week later - initially I was worried as my opthamologist said it can be up to 15 sessions but thankfully I only needed 2!It wasn't anywhere near as horrendous as I was conjuring up in my mind before I got there - it's a strange sensation but I wouldn't call it painful, although I was told it can be if you have prolonged treatment. As others have said it's just very peculiar not being able to follow your instinct to shut your eye when there's a bright light shining at it. As others have said, I found it more comfortable to close the other eye. Afterwards there was some tenderness around my eye socket from the lens used to hold the eye open but only very mild, and no discomfort or anything in my actual eye. I did have a headache later in the day but that may have been caused by me trying to read with dilated pupils rather than the laser! My opthamologist was wonderful and took plenty of time to explain the procedure beforehand and checked I was ok throughout. Hope that helps anyone trying to make a decision or dreading their first session x |