Recent Content by David F

I think the point I am trying to make is that the damage is done when sugar levels are high for longer periods of time . I suppose this is why the freestyle libre and other similar devices are so useful. They enable you to check sugar levels more frequently and keep tighter control . So much...

Sorry you are quite right , I have been doing this for some time and you are correct to point out that this comes with experience and people should be careful . Thanks for the advice I will look at these devices .

Hi all Just wanted to hear thoughts on my way of dealing with my sugars . My hba1c results have been between 38 and 41 for years . I have been on nova rapid and lantus for 17 years now . I find that as long as I keep an eye on my sugars and react when they go high by having some insulin this...

Fantastic ! I take my hat off to you, you should be very proud. I too am cutting down on the carbs big time David

Hi there Wow very impressive numbers, my waking sugars are between 6 and 9 , I thought that was good as my hba1c figures are about 6.4 but you guys seem to be doing very well . I am on insulin , are your hba1c numbers good too ? David

The price even with the vat exemption is £55 because of the added carriage

I got my meter free as I did a trial but the sensors only last two weeks and are about £55 . I is a fantastic aid to monitoring your sugars but very expensive.

I always believed that exercise reduces your blood sugars but since I have started to use Freestyle Libre I have discovered quite a lot about my sugars and how they react to foods and exercise. I found that after no breakfast if my sugars were around 6 or 7 they would go up to 9 or 10 after 30...