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prescriptions

  1. T

    Dexcom G6 or G7 prescription on NHS

    Are there any fellow Type 1 Diabetics here who have managed to get an NHS prescription for a Dexcom G6 or G7? Until recently I was living in London, where my diabetes clinic (Charing Cross) totally refused to prescribe either of these for me. I was only offered Freestyle Libre 2 or Dexcom ONE...
  2. Andra Gabriela

    Nhs taking back my libre?

    Hi there, Was wondering if anyone can help- I recently called my diabetes team to ask about the freestyle libre 2 ( I am on Libre 1) due to me measuring over 24 times a day due to my job, hypo symptoms starting readings lower than 6 and so on. The nurse asked why and who even approved my...
  3. M

    7 week prescription wait

    Hi! I receive my prescriptions through Pharmacy2u. I requested online for insulin and hypo stop. Even though I had only received hypo stop 3 weeks before, I did state that I'm a Type one Diabetic who is currently pregnant and having a lot of hypo's. I have only just received my request which...
  4. S

    Travels to NZ

    Hi All, I could really use some of your wise knowledge if possible! I'm due to go on a 6 month sabbatical from january and trying to figure out the best way to deal with my prescriptions and storage. I am a type 1 diabetic taking novo rapid, lanctus and metformin and also have an underachieve...
  5. R

    Extended travel to Malawi

    Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm going to moving to live in Malawi for a year to do research work. Does anyone know how I can source my insulin out there? I'm about to move onto a new pump with prefilled catridges. Will i be able to get a whole year's supply? Many thanks in advance...
  6. M

    Freestyle Libre - not available on prescription

    I use the Freestyle Libre system as it was recommended by my hospital Diabetes Specialist nurses. It is an outstanding advance in blood glucose testing and if I have to resort to using testing strips (while waiting for more sensors) I feel like I've gone from a 3D understanding of where my BG is...
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  7. Rachel Tait

    Getting insulin abroad HELP!

    Hi there, I am planning a trip to the USA in September for 3 months and have a dilemma I'm hoping someone can help me with. I will be cycling (eek! it's a super long way) from Florida to California over 3 months. I won't have constant fridge access and won't be able to bring 3 months worth of...
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