Recent Content by Debloubed

Morning all, I haven’t posted for a while but I’ve recently found out that the daughter of an old friend of mine has been diagnosed with type 1 [emoji22] - and that reminded me of this forum and how helpful it can be for old and new serving T1D’s alike! I have recommended you all as being...

I loved my first libre but unfortunately, after 4 months of usage I finally gave in and accepted it wasn't for me. After terrible rashes from the 'glue' and significant deviations from scan readings and actual blood glucose readings (scan would read LO but blood was actually 8 or 9!) and then 2...

Hi new boy, could you confirm which boots tape you use? Just the usual 'plaster' tape and you put the sensor over it? Does it stay on for 14 days?

Due to the cost mainly, I get x2 libre sensors for approx £100 plus shipping and they last 14 days so x2 per month. I admit I don't know too much about the dexcom but I believe the controller costs around £1k? Plus the consumables? And they only last 7 days? But having said that I will...

For what it's worth, I sent an email to Abbott asking for advise on the skin reaction and was told to stop using the sensors and to see a dermatologist! Although they have replaced each one free of charge. I tried the barrier spray suggested on here but it didn't seem to help or reduced the...

Just taken off my 6th sensor after 2 weeks of insane itching - now I know why! Skin is read raw. The sensor prior to this one left a red mark but this one is actually raw and bleeding. I have bought some of the spray recommended on this thread and have used that before setting up the new one. If...

I know, I am lucky but interestingly, today he and I had a meeting and half way through he produced some biscuits!! I think he is paranoid! But it is kind of him, just makes me feel bad I suppose, I don't like to be a bother, haha!

So I know you all know this but I a living proof that a stressful situation can cause a significant drop in BG! I was in a meeting today which I had anticipated would be a stressful one so I had checked directly before and was 8.2 with a steady arrow (CGM) so I ate 4 jelly babies and headed in...

Hi, does anyone know of a 15g quick acting hypo treatment option which is 'clean' ie: no gluten, wheat, dairy etc? I'm struggling to think outside the x3 jelly baby box!

DAFNE and INSIGHT suggest 15g of quick acting carbs to treat a hypo so x3 jelly babies, x10 jelly beans or x5 fruit pastilles, for example. Only rules are it should be fast acting, so high in glucose/sugar. The mini cans of coke are 15g carbs, FYI! Then as already suggested, if you are on MDI...

Got my freestyle libre! So far - loving it. Who else has one? Any tips / pitfalls to look out for? I haven't seen an auto refill option on their website so will have to remember each month - first batch took approx 1 week to arrive, is that usual? Thanks in advance [emoji41]

Has anyone noticed a difference to the Omnipod batches of late? They have different syringes and the tape is causing a reaction with my skin I haven't had before - I didn't receive notification from Omnipod about any changes? Did anyone else?

What about some kale, berries (any), half a banana, almond milk (or any milk actually!) flax seeds and a splash of cranberry juice?! Or chia seeds or walnuts or almond butter. Or an activist yogurt. I chuck a combination of the above in a beaker and blend! Only thing I don't add is spinach as it...

Hi, I do T25 and reduce my pump basal 30mins before and have a small snack (a biscuit maybe) just before. The combination of both seems to help. I do the Beta cardio sections mainly which are quite intense for 25mins! I find my bg drops for about an hour post exercise too so the snack helps with...

Lots of advise already but your story reminded me of when a similar thing happened to me, I struggled all day with corrections and no joy then I changed my infusion set! Sometimes, they can be faulty or have wiggled out somehow. I'd say after 8 hours or so of no response after correction then a...