Recent Content by Brookemurph

Hi all! I’m moving for the first time whilst also moving to a different area and was wondering if anyone could advise what I do in regard to my diabetes care. What is the process like to register with a new GP and have prescriptions sorted? I’m worried about losing access to sensors and...

Did you go to your GP? What was the outcome?

Hi all, Not too many months ago I had to source a new blood sugar testing machine from the GP as they stopped producing the test strips for it. I got given the GlucoRX Nexsus instead to find out that those strips have now stopped being produced too! The pharmacy tried to give me GlucoRX Q...

Basal and bolus testing is something I’ve heard of but never really tried, something to look into! In terms of insulin amounts, I’ve never thought to think of it like that and it’s brought me a lot of comfort so thank you!

Hi all, Just looking for advice. I’ve been type 1 for almost 2 years now and when first diagnosed I was on it! Over the last year I’ve really lost control over my blood sugars and have been fighting to get them back. I’m finding that I’m constantly reacting to something, a high or a low. I’ve...

Hi all, I’m due to fly in a weeks time and now super stressed about security and all the scanners etc! Now I know that the libre I am wearing can only go through the metal detector and not the full body scanner. What I’m worried about is my spare sensors in my medical bag. When I get to the...

Hi all, Does anyone know of a way that with the new update and automatic readings, that we can get our readings on the homescreen or to an apple watch? I've used DripIOS previously but would quite like to maximise the Libre app for what the new update can do and don't want to block the...

Hi everyone, Is there any group chats or something similar for young adults with diabetes? I’m 22 and haven’t been diabetic long but struggling to find support from people my age with the understanding of what diabetes is like!

Hi all, I finally did my first session last night and it went really well! I went out at about 8.5 and was back at around 5 once I got home ready for some food. I reduced my basal dose and its quite shocking how much of an impact a little run can have on dose requirements. I didn't go low in...

Thanks for the advice everyone! how much time would pass for it to count as no insulin on board?

Hello everyone! I’ve been type 1 for just over a year but haven’t really got the whole blood sugar and exercise concept down yet! I’m going to start the couch to 5k as the weather is getting much nicer but look for some advise on insulin doses, snacks and blood sugar levels before I start. I’m...

Hi Everyone, I've been Type 1 for just over a year now and am traveling abroad for the first time since diagnosis. I've got a package holiday with TUI and wondering what I need to do in advance. I'm aware I need to get a letter from my GP regarding carrying needles etc as I am on MDI. Do I...

There’s apparently a reader shortage in the uk so they can’t give me one and told me to use my app that doesn’t work

Do you still get alarms with a reader? I’ve never been offered one

Hi everyone, I’ve been having a lot of trouble with my libre 2 sensors recently. My last one has failed after a few days, the one before that lasted the full 14 but the 3 before that also failed suddenly. This means I’ve been relying heavily on my blood glucose machine but I’d really like a...