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Diabetes Discussion on BBC Radio2 today.

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 30 Mar 2017 23:17

:-D :-D :-D

That's the problem with 'stock' photo's, and the underpaid admin who's asked to find a relevant one!!

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Allan

Allan Report 30 Mar 2017 23:15

Sorry, GlasgowLass

I am type 2 and use a FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitor which can be used on the following areas: calf, thighs, most parts of the hands including fingertips, forearm and upper arm

GlasgowLass

GlasgowLass Report 30 Mar 2017 22:44

No?

The girl in this photo is not using an insulin pen.

It's a lancet .
Used on the fingertips to produce small blood samples for glucose testing.

Researching:
Brannan/ McGrath/ Kerr/ Jordan/ Finnigan NI and Free State. Devlin/ Lamont / Lamond/ Fyfe/ Pollock/ Johnston/Struthers/ Smith. Scotland. Avi: Hand Fasting or Tying The Knot. Daughters wedding 2016

GlasgowLass

GlasgowLass Report 30 Mar 2017 18:36


This is the photo that BBC2 put on their Twitter Feed today

Anyone with Diabetes, Type 1 or 2 should know exactly what's wrong with it.
What is this person doing?

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/48582357

Researching:
Brannan/ McGrath/ Kerr/ Jordan/ Finnigan NI and Free State. Devlin/ Lamont / Lamond/ Fyfe/ Pollock/ Johnston/Struthers/ Smith. Scotland. Avi: Hand Fasting or Tying The Knot. Daughters wedding 2016