Recent Content by Florence5

Have you thought of changing the basal rate?

Any advance in software for an I phone ? Want to use it with my freestyle Libre reader?

I find the same problem with low blood glucose. It is now the first symptom I get. So strange and nasty Florence5

Many thanks. Need to make sure I have enough sensors with me

I am thrilled to hear that as I am new to the Libre and feel the ability to use my I phone will be such an asset . You have just made my day

Have you tried to use your Freestyle Libre abroad? Do the sensors from the Uk tally with the reader when abroad? Notice that some people have had issues and I can’t really understand why! Florence5

Does your reader work in Greece or did you have to buy another one? Seems unfair. I am looking forward to going abroad soon and hope I can use the Libre in Spain Florence5

I keep my blood sugars low on purpose as I feel that it is the key to preventing other complications. The biggest change I have noticed in the last couple of years is more hunger if the sugar level is 4 ish or a sudden urge to pass urine. I play golf and take quite a bit of exercise so it isn’t...

I was put on a trial along with 5 others in 1984 after doing a marathon and raising £500 for the diabetic unit in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast . The other 4 were brittle diabetics but I was “ normal” if you could call it that. My only concern was the size of the pump as I was fashion...

I am a 67 year old who developed diabetes at the age of 19. On injections for about 14 years and now a long- standing pump user for the last 33 years. Unfortunately, I only became aware that the forum existed after trialling the Freestyle Libre or I would have tried to communicate with others...

Are you type 1 or type2 diabetic ? My sugars definitely rise in the morning ? I raise the basal rate on my pump or take extra insulin to bring it down.

I have only been on the Freestyle for 7 weeks and absolutely love it. I feel it gives lower readings than on my glucometer but each glucometer gives a slightly different reading anyway. I have 2 different ones and have now decided to trust the Freesyle and go from there. Florence5

I feel that a good mental attitude is crucial . I know the feeling you have re pump not working properly or failing totally. It has happened me 4 times. Worst time was when I was abroad ! I survived . What we need is a backup pump to take away the awful stress. How long have you been on the...

What is the difference between the Metronic 640 and the paradigm Metronic . I am due an update in November 2018 and can’t wait. I have had Type 1 diabetes for 47 years and have been on a pump since 1984 Florence5