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I am also having multiple reliability issues with Libre after several years of use. It used to be accurate within 1 for most of the time, but in the last year or so I have frequently had sensors reading 3-4 points off, and just failing a lot of the time. I use xDrip so can calibrate but that’s...

Actually now that you’ve said about the BG level making the difference in absorption, that does seem to explain some of it. I remember eating the same meal twice, once with a correction for high BG preprandial and once at normal levels, and getting very different results - at the time I thought...

This is only my personal experience, but Fiasp was a disaster for me. I was having issues with spikes after meals and thought it would help (pre bolusing was not always possible) so trialled it. In my case the absorption was entirely inconsistent, often taking longer to react than Novorapid...

I tried very low carb for a while when I was first diagnosed. It was helpful while I got to grips with things. I now have around 150g carb a day, so not LCHF by any means, but less than I probably had pre diabetes. For me personally, going lower than that isn’t worth it because I still have...

I have been on Novorapid for years but had also heard Fiasp could be quicker. While I had good BG overall I was often spiking after meals. Pre bolusing isn’t very practical for me, so I asked to try Fiasp. I did a trial for a month but in my case it was SLOWER and less predictable. I’ve gone...

Yes it is, I have this set up myself using an iPhone X and an Apple Watch SE. I wanted to take it a step further to see the reading on my watch (not just the alarm) - you may want to find the thread I had earlier this year as there was lots of good advice from people with different set ups. Good...

I thought I would come back and update on what I went for in case it’s useful information for anyone else considering this. I am using xDrip4io5 which is not available on the App Store, only through Test Flight. There is a Facebook group who are very helpful in getting this set up. I have this...

Thanks so much for posting the pictures of what it looks like, that is immensely helpful! Really appreciate you taking the time (pun not intended!)

Hi Dustydog would you mind elaborating on which app you are using?

Thanks Lakeslover - does the watch show the arrow and graph as well as the number on the watch face? Does it pick up the values by itself or require a scan/separate transmitter like bubble to get the figures?

Thanks to everyone who has responded - it sounds like Diabox would have been a great option if it becomes available on Apple again. I have started doing some reading around xDrip but if anyone else has any Apple friendly easy set ups please let me know!

Thanks Jaylee - so I think if I’ve understood correctly you have 2 additional bits of kit, the bubble mini and the watch, but these don’t actually talk to your phone at all it’s all done independently. That’s interesting to know I wasn’t aware that was an option

Thanks for taking the time to respond - I will look into xDrip, I like to think I’m technically minded but I’ll have to see how technical that is!

Hi all - I have had a Libre for several years, initially self funded but now on the NHS. My prescription is being moved to Libre 2 and as I know it transmits rather than needing a scan, I was hoping if I got an Apple Watch I would be able to just look down and see my levels whenever I wanted. I...

I switched to an insulin pump during my first pregnancy. It was a total game changer for me - I use very small doses, and I was really able to fine tune my basal requirements to smooth out the spikes. On Lantus I always seemed to be fighting against it. I’ve now moved on to an Omnipod which is...

I can’t tolerate bran flakes either, my standard breakfast now is a mix of seeds and nuts covered with full fat Greek yogurt. It feels galling that eating something as non exciting as bran flakes is now a treat!

Checking in. I’ve definitely been a bit AWOL this week. Able to be out and seeing people a bit more which is good (at a distance!). I’ve done everything wrong today in terms of food choices etc, but totally got away with it. In range all day. That makes up for the 100 other days where I did...

Thankyou @Brunneria that is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for - recipes I can cook for all of us, and easily add carbs for the kids as an optional side dish. We tend to either all eat together or if adults eat later it’s the same thing I.e. I make a big pan of chilli and then take a...

Thanks for the suggestions. Not sure my 4 year old will go for black spaghetti but she does like cauliflower cheese so that’s definitely a possibility!

Hi all. I’m T1 and on Novorapid through an Omnipod Dash in case that’s relevant. A few years ago I had great BG levels as a result of going low carb (I was never super low carb, but probably around 50-75g per day). However, I found that being that restricted required quite a lot of “headspace”...