Recent Content by becca59

Hi @Bluemarinejosephine like yourself I am very resistant to all forms of medication, taking just insulin. Many years ago before my diabetes diagnosis I was in need of help following some ongoing health issues. I remember picking up the prescription for Prozac and having it sat on my kitchen...

@Addaia01 switch the signal alarms off. Did that years ago I know when the alarm goes off there is a specific reason.

This applies to closed loop along with people who find managing the condition hard and have a high HbA[emoji637]c. The criteria for just pumps are still strict and very few people make the grade unfortunately.

Fabulous! @JimW

@oldtypeone you can request the Dexcom one, it is on the list with Libre as an alternative and they cannot actually refuse if you ask to switch.

Are you taking statins. I discovered you shouldn’t take vitamin D if on them as it doubles their level.

Had acupuncture for sciatica many years ago. Mixed results. Immediate, yes but not long term unfortunately. Found it relaxing though.

And yet I have to inject before and after swimming. I inject, swim, inject and eat a [emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]] carb fruit and yoghurt breakfast. I don’t notice a lowering of numbers till the day after. Whereby I have [emoji637] unit less...

@Hobo1960 I have had sensors in all different places on my arms. (Even when doing numerous trials for the research team) it has made no difference. There are lots of Type 1s wearing on legs, chests and stomachs. Also with good accuracy.

Absolutely good advice. Had a husband about to be let go some years ago. When he told them he was bringing them to the meeting the tune changed. He successfully completed two more years at work before retirement.

Yep I’ve used bits of toilet paper under hypofix. lol!

I don’t feel we’re missing anything. My TIR is excellent I’ve only had two hypos in the last three months. If I feel the sensor is miss behaving I do increase blood tests. But the truth is pre Libre we were not on board with what our levels were constantly and micro managing them. We did blood...

Yet I too am on Libre two, I phone twelve mini, and the same update with no issues. By the way I haven’t had the signal lost signal on since I started using my phone. Too irritating! Beeping every time I go into a different room or pop to the garden. You would probably be less aware of signal...

Where an earth did the above come from?

The trouble is when having multiple doses and corrections it’s amazing how quickly you forget when you took insulin. I like the fact that it holds the information and you can download when you have time. I’ve found them a godsend.