It seems Pharmac are current;y close to subsidising CGM’s and pumps for all Type 1 Diabetics. That should prevent the need to bypass the system to get the meds/devices needed.

I wait until it really happens on 1 July 2024 to be sure though. Wouldn’t surprise me if Diabetics who have good control over their condition might be excluded due to costs.

This seems in respect to continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s), a device used by diabetics to continuous monitor their blood glucose levels rather than finger pricking and testing blood samples. A CGM requires sensors which need replacing regularly.

First off there are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 where the body no longer produces its own insulin, and Type 2 where the bodies insulin levels produced are reduced. Type 1 requires insulin to be introduced via injections or pump. Type 2 typically is controlled by oral medications.

For a lot of diabetic patients a CGM massively improves their control of glucose levels which in turn greatly reduces the chances of developing diabetes related complications.

Pharmac were in the process of evaluating CGM’s such that the very high ongoing costs would be removed, or at least reduced, for all NZ Type 1 diabetics. They were already specially funded for some really unwell youngsters, but I saw recently that the new government seems to have withdrawn that. IDK the stated reasoning though, I guess to save money.

I’m a T1 diabetic, it is a VERY serious lifelong condition, typically appearing in youngsters, I was 9 when it appeared, but sometimes it occurs in older patients.

After making a coffee, we often add a small glug of whiskey to the cup, whatever’s on the shelf, tastes great.

I self-grind and each double shot espresso takes 12-15g. Measured it recently to gauge the cost per brew ratio. Could be your brewing process idk.

I’m sure there’s lots of questioning how this happened.

I wonder how the pumps system handles daylight savings?

This event happens every 4 years, so this date change is nothing unusual.

I remember the millennium bug fiasco, where strict warnings were broadcast that computers may fail on the year 1999 to 2000 date change. Companies were panicking, one of my customers at the time insisted we run tech checks and send a report to them to prove our systems could cope.

I was amazed to hear about the pre-pay fuel pumps not working due to the date.

I looked at all the indexers I use, and there is nothing listed for Lead Auditor, sorry.

Reply or PM me a full title of what Udemy you are looking for.

I use a number of different indexers, and looked for “udemy it security”, one of them shows a number of releases, but they’re not that recent.

Bike tools tend to be lighter weight than car tools, makes them easier to carry. Find a ring spanner that fits the wheels hub nuts, and one that can adjust the saddle, handlebars, etc. But the tyre levers and puncture kit are a must have in my book. Maybe learn how a puncture is repaired before you need to do it on the road.

I had a set of 3 tyre levers, plus a puncture repair kit with various size patches and glue. Used to ride on gravel tracks a lot, surprising the number of punctures I got. If we were going on a long trip, I’d carry a spare inner tube as well. If your wheel hub nuts are not quick release, carry spanners to suit as well. Of course you need a pump to re-inflate a repair.

Puncture repair kit, and a set of cycle tools. When I was cycling I never left home without the ability to repair a puncture and get back. You won’t regret having them on hand.

Ha, I couldn’t copy/paste your email, this stuff is shit imo. Anyway you should have received the invite, pull your email off this thread. Cheers …

No I didn’t, isn’t Lemmy wonderful, ha, ha. OK how do we make contact? I need your email address to post to DS so they can contact you to send the invite.

PM me, I’ve got one …

Thanks for the update, we’ll book a slot on-line.

Isn’t the centre by Placemakers in Kerikeri operating? I’m ready for another booster, was planning on going there.

Still very sore this am, put antiseptic cream on before bed as well. It’ll be OK, know to put the little fellow on a plant if it happens again ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I think you’re right, the marks are like tiny pin pricks, and given it was on my arm for a while, I ended up with lots of them. Good observation, thanks.