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I was told by consultant to wash the area first, then let it dry, then use an alcohol wipe where I am going to put the sensor. Let it fully dry beforehand and then fix the sensor. I have done this for last 13 months and despite showering, swimming and going to some very hot countries have never...

I am still fighting the local health authority over getting one. The hospital diabetics nurse agrees I should have one as I take insulin at least 4 times a day, I test over 8 times a day, but also have bad shakes in my hand ( being tested for Parkinsons) making it difficult to finger prick. I...

9.8 at 5am

8.9 at 5.15 this morning.

8.9 this morning

Yes low carbing as much as possible.

I have had readings of between 8 and 10 since being diagnosed as type 2 last year. Suddenly over the last 2 weeks my readings have shot up but have now settled between 14 and 18. I have not changed my diet or lifestyle at all and even my diabetic nurse is puzzled. I have had blood tests to check...

10.3, results all over the place at the moment, back at GP tomorrow

10.7 this morning for me

Today Oatibix for breakfast, yoghurt and chicken and tomato sandwich on toasted gluten free bread. Then beef salad with a few new potatoes for main meal.

10.3 at 5.45

9.3 this morning, about average for me. Waiting to see DN about it. Gliclazide doesn't seem to be working

No charge for me, my GP was very good and did it straight away.

Mine is horrendous at the moment. 10.3 this morning. Ate well and took all tablets yesterday. Been getting 16 and 15.3 readings 2 hours after meals.

When I was first diagnosed with type 2 earlier in 2016 my HBA1C was 10.6. I managed to get this down to 6.9 through diet and Metformin over the next 4 months. I have made no changes to my diet or prescription drugs but suddenly over the last few weeks my glucose readings while fasting have...