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    EllieM reacted to Tony337's post in the thread About to get a CGM with Like Like.
    Hi I wear mine about 2 inches from my arm pit so my shirt covers it and i pop a plaster on when swimming. The libre person will insist...
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    EllieM reacted to Lakeslover's post in the thread About to get a CGM with Like Like.
    I think the libre is only licensed to wear on the back of the arm although I have read of some people on here trying it elsewhere. I...
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    EllieM replied to the thread Back with bad news.
    I am wondering if you ever had T2 or whether your issue has always been (lack of) insulin production. No one would know without a...
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    EllieM reacted to helenb1979's post in the thread Back with bad news with Agree Agree.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs. Xx
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    EllieM reacted to Antje77's post in the thread Back with bad news with Agree Agree.
    Can you ask for a referral to an endocrinologist? Basically, your diabetes is treated a s T1, because like T1's you don't produce enough...
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    EllieM reacted to JennyP's post in the thread Back with bad news with Hug Hug.
    Hi all, I am back here with some bad news. My T2 changed. I am now T3c. My pancreas was discovered atrophied on a CT Scan. This finally...
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    EllieM reacted to Antje77's post in the thread Faulty Humulin Kwik Pens with Informative Informative.
    Doesn't matter, my insulin is kept at fridge temperature in winter a lot of the time. (I like to have fresh air in my house so 5 degrees...
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    EllieM reacted to Hopeful34's post in the thread Faulty Humulin Kwik Pens with Like Like.
    If you use a reusable pen, with cartridges this would maybe solve the issues you're having. Just a thought if you haven't used them.
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    EllieM reacted to urbanracer's post in the thread Travel with Agree Agree.
    Hi @Sally12 If you really want "fridge cold" then google - Portable insulin refrigerator and you will find various options, none of...
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    EllieM reacted to Hoodiegirl3's post in the thread Hi guys with Winner Winner.
    Had a clinic today and my AoneC was finally down to what we wanted for years and my parents said to bring it down then they would buy me...
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    EllieM replied to the thread Faulty Humulin Kwik Pens.
    Just a thought, but are you storing the current pen that you are using in the fridge? My understanding is that they need to be kept...
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    EllieM reacted to Mark Rawlinson's post in the thread Faulty Humulin Kwik Pens with Like Like.
    I don't use that insulin but with mine odd time I found one faulty pen among a box. Can you order another pack and see if they are any...
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    EllieM replied to the thread Choose a monitor.
    I would definitely contact the seller and/or manufacturer and complain. I have a caresens duo which dies after a couple of years and the...
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    EllieM reacted to Antje77's post in the thread Choose a monitor with Agree Agree.
    Assuming you use a glucose meter (stick your finger and insert a drop of blood), I've used different ones throughout the years but none...
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    EllieM replied to the thread Every CGM fails.
    I put the barrier cream on immediately before I apply the sensor. I can't remember whether the sensors just became inaccurate or also...
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