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<blockquote data-quote="UK T1" data-source="post: 2370775" data-attributes="member: 503751"><p>Hi, hope you're feeling a little better today - though I find a bad hypo makes me wake up feeling like I've got the worst hangover so I hope that isn't the case for you!</p><p></p><p>Just thought I'd pick up on a the meter queries - is there a reason you're not using the libre meter? Is your libre sensor on NHS prescription? If so, you could get the metre for free too via the Abbott website. Mine is rechargeable and came with a cable, so no battery issues for me. I got mine when I had my libre training and my diabetes nurse just sent a letter to my GP telling them what to update on my prescription so maybe you can ask your diabetes nurse/centre about that? I used to have One Touch meters and the company provided free battery replacements (had to email to request them).</p><p></p><p>Also, when I had my libre training we were told the sensors are less accurate when your blood glucose levels are under 4mmol/l and above 10mmol/l and so told to always double check a scan which reads under 4 or above 10 with a finger prick test before correcting (by either treating for a hypo or injecting more insulin). Found my sensors to be spot on when I'm between 4 and 10 though. I use my phone to scan which has made life so much easier, wouldn't want to be without the sensors now!</p><p></p><p>Hope this might help for the future. I have found this site so useful in hearing other people's experience so hope this helps a little.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UK T1, post: 2370775, member: 503751"] Hi, hope you're feeling a little better today - though I find a bad hypo makes me wake up feeling like I've got the worst hangover so I hope that isn't the case for you! Just thought I'd pick up on a the meter queries - is there a reason you're not using the libre meter? Is your libre sensor on NHS prescription? If so, you could get the metre for free too via the Abbott website. Mine is rechargeable and came with a cable, so no battery issues for me. I got mine when I had my libre training and my diabetes nurse just sent a letter to my GP telling them what to update on my prescription so maybe you can ask your diabetes nurse/centre about that? I used to have One Touch meters and the company provided free battery replacements (had to email to request them). Also, when I had my libre training we were told the sensors are less accurate when your blood glucose levels are under 4mmol/l and above 10mmol/l and so told to always double check a scan which reads under 4 or above 10 with a finger prick test before correcting (by either treating for a hypo or injecting more insulin). Found my sensors to be spot on when I'm between 4 and 10 though. I use my phone to scan which has made life so much easier, wouldn't want to be without the sensors now! Hope this might help for the future. I have found this site so useful in hearing other people's experience so hope this helps a little. [/QUOTE]
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