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Hi folks My question is, "Are there any known issues related with wearing Libre Sensor during radiotherapy (3 weeks/15 sessions to boob, re Breast Cancer) ?" I'm hoping someone will have some information / or have asked the question themselves. I'm having treatment for Breast Cancer -...

Hi all Yes, this IS a silly question ;) and I'm not in a good mood because of this :( I have the Nexus Mini - TD-4287B and the battery is getting low so, every now and again, the 'Low Battery' error comes up. So, I thought I'd see what sized battery I need and if I need to get some in or if...

I fell off the wagon a few months ago, getting lots of injuries in the hard fall ;) Various reasons led to this, including depression, the annual issues relating to an emotionally traumatic Christmas a few years ago, as well as other issues. So, while all of this issues are still relevant...

At least, 'They' are clearly trying, but such a shame 'they' can't put the full message across, in my opinion. This is in my local newspaper (online) today, at an upcoming event, advising diabetics about how to enjoy Christmas without harming their health ...

I've just found this site which has a number of videos regarding using the Libre. I apologise if it's been posted before but I couldn't find any reference to it This video is regarding Type 1 but I think people with Type 2 should be able to gain from watching too...

A (pre-diabetes) friend has asked me, today, why her blood glucose level was unexpectedly [this morning] low after the previous [y'day] day's higher carb food consumption. I couldn't think why, so I thought I'd ask here "Don't understand ... yesterday had a rubbish day food wise, ate lots...

I've been using the Libre for some time now using the Freestyle Libre Reader. However, I've just changed my mobile phone and it has NFC so I'm trying out LibreLink and Glimp. I've found LibreLink to match the Reader readings (are they both created with same alogarithims, perhaps?) and finger...

I'm due for (Middle ear) surgery in a couple of weeks and will be having General Anaesthetic. During the Pre-Op Assessment, I was told I would have to remove the Libre sensor. I have read, not sure where/when, that patients undergoing general anaesthetic have commented on how the Anaersthetist...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46290849 I've just seen this article on BBC News website, published this morning and I'm so frustrated that, although the message seems to be to lose weight and exercise more, there is little to explain the best way to beat Type 2 Diabetes. "Change...

Has anyone seen this article - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/oct/24/spectacular-diabetes-treatment-could-end-daily-insulin-injections? I've just found it in today's Guardian and, although the scientific idea sounds like they might be making a break-through, I didn't like reading...

Yes, rather a long shot and I appreciate this is a rather bizarre question on here but I can't think of anywhere better to ask, to be honest ;) I hope this is allowed ;) I will be having full discussion with the vet, before changing anything, I hasten to add and will ask if Hypothroidism or...

Hi I have bilateral hearing loss, Right being worse than Left, wearing hearing aids. Unfortunately, wearing the aids causes me to have infections in the ear canal at times. It's recently been suggested to me that I fit the criteria to have a BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) fitted to the...

Hi all Normally, my levels are pretty stable and not too much rise and fall. However, when I changed the Libre sensor earlier this week, it jumped from a reading of 4.8 to 7.7 within the hour, for no apparent reason. It’s been stuck up at raised levels since. Obviously, I’ve checked blood...

I've just heard that the Minutes for the April meeting of the Medical Advisory Panel re Driving with Diabetes is now available. This meeting was dedicated to discussing devices that measure glucose in interstitial fluid, ie Libre, Dexcom etc. The Minutes can be read here -...

One of my friends has recently been told she is 'pre-diabetic' and so she is taking this very seriously, changing her eating habits in various ways, cutting back on obvious things, ie sugar in tea/coffee, not eating cakes, desserts and such like and she's doing very well, it seems. The Diabetes...

I clearly have a huge rise in glucose as soon as I get up and would like to know if / what I can do to reduce it, please. For example, when I first get up, my glucose level is generally around 6 but, after having cleaned teeth and showered, got back into bedroom, it's risen to around 8.6 or so...

Hi I'm very interested in what is considered to be the criteria of 'Reversed' or 'In Remission' of Type 2. I'm sure several people will have their own interpretation of this, of course, but is there a 'standard criteria' that should be met? My feeling is that the criterira would be something...

Hi I'm eating an LCHF diet, on Metformin, and have got my glucose levels into a reasonable range, with recent HbA1c at 6%. Each morning my readings (Libre) start off at around 6.0 but rise to around 9.0 before starting to reduce. I'd like to exercise a bit more, although limited due to...

Hi I'm due annual review and have appt with the DN on this coming Thursday. Although I've seen myGP in Feb this year, I haven't seen any of the DNs since last Nov. During this last year, I've totally turned around my control of diabetes and so I'm looking forward to seeing how the nurse will...

Does anyone know of any research in relation to comparing the Complications of both Types 1 & 2? I’m interested to know what, if any, research might show in light of the ‘Type 2s’ don’t need to test’ and ‘Eat healthy diet, which includes carbs’ etc. I suspect that Type 2s may well have...