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  1. T

    KETONES & FLU ! New lessons learnt

    Hi all, Merry Christmas! Hope everyone is having a fabulous time this festive season. ( Type 1 diabetic for reference ) In usual style, I fell ill last week ( always do in the run up to Christmas Day ). It started with feeling run down and a bit of a sore throat, so I got an early night...
  2. ColinUK

    Flu jab 2023

    Just had notification through that Boots bookings are open for flu shots. Booked mine for Sept 14th.
  3. 1st Paradox

    The Dreaded Lurgy

    So, I woke up today with a rather bad cold/flu (can never tell how you know the difference), and it has totally wiped me out and is playing havoc with my readings. Im having a lot of trouble getting my levels down. I took a reading of 9.2 (this is in range for me atm) before bed and woke up...
  4. N

    First Flu post diagnosis - what do I need to watch for?

    Hi guys Just taken first flu post T2 diagnosis. I'd planned to have a Libre in the cupboard for the winter - last thing I expected was August!!! Any pointers for things I should be watching for BG wise? Thanks! Niki
  5. P

    The Flu

    Hello, I have type 2 and have had the flu since Saturday. I have hardly eaten anything since Saturday morning just a couple of yogurts as I have been too ill and have had no appetite. I am not sure how this will affect my diabetes, I am on 3 types of diabetic tablets and have been taking...
  6. Ralph-YK

    Flu Vaccination

    I was at my GPs the other day and say a poster about flu vaccinations. It said one every year diabetics is recomended by the Department of Health. There was also a leaflet that I'm just looking at now. It has a list, including long-term heart condition, which is also me.
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