Recent Content by BrigitteGoretzky

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    Libre Freestyle 3 App Compatibility With Redmi Note 90

    Hi, Abbott will not be able to help. The list of compatible phones are those they have actually tested and confirmed to work. However, that does not mean that others won't work. I was concerned as well since I use a Sony Xperia - not compatible according to the list plus a real pain while...
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    Faulty Libres?

    Hi Gerry, make sure you clean the skin with a non-greasy agent such as pure alcohol before you apply the sensor. Most hand sanitisers contain moisturisers that are a little like body lotion and thus prevent the sensor from sticking properly. If you continue to have problems have a look at the...
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    Petition: Reinstate Dr David Unwin's sugar infographics as a NICE endorsed resource

    Done. Even though I'm from the other side of the Channel. ;)
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    Hi there, over the past six months dad has lost control of his type 2 diabetes,

    @cd667 and @bulkbiker do you mind taking your discussion about LPAs into a seperate thread? I feel that your dispute has kidnapped this thread which should be about support for cookie1. Thanks!
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    Advice please

    teddybear, look for the low carb programme on diabetes.co.uk and work your way through. It is disgusting that you are not offered suitable support, so you have to educate yourself. Also, see if you can find an X-PERT course near you on xperthealth.org.uk If there isn't you can still buy their...
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    New diagnosis....Newcastle Diet?

    A little correction here: fatty liver is just that - a liver with fat around and in the liver cells. It can be reversed by losing weight. Cirrhosis is the end result of destruction of the liver. More and more liver cells die and are replaced by scar tissue. This condition is irreversible...
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    high blood sugar

    Insulin is not a God send for a T2. It is the cause of insulin resistance; giving more and more of that stuff is cosmetics for the lab work but does not tackle the underlying problem. The God send for T2's is to reduce insulin resistance. That is mostly done by dietary measures in cnjunction...
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    I haven't lost my mind .. half of it just wandered off, the other half went looking for it.

    I haven't lost my mind .. half of it just wandered off, the other half went looking for it.
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    Collard greens recipes please !

    Collard greens being a US staple veg, you can find lots of recipes on US sites like Food.com or about.food.com