Recent Content by honeybunny1

I disagree. There is no contradiction. Whilst the GI is a good indicator for the general population that does not mean that individuals may not align. Of course low GI does not necessarily mean low blood glucose. The GI has to be assessed together with the Glycemic Load. That is how much...

Adding to last post. No reader supplied as Libre3 only works with a smartphone app.

Abbot sends the sensors ....6 at a time.....to the user direct by a medical supplies courier. No GP or pharmacy involvement. I have had occasion to contact Abbot and they are very helpful. (No doubt their giant NHS contract helps). They do need to improve their online support as it hasn't...

I see. Without CGM it is difficult to assess. I suppose the general principle of avoiding high GI foods, notably white sugar, rice etc is a good basis. Many processed foods are risky as well for a variety of reasons. My main interest is in good whole foods especially fruit and vegetables...

Despite being T1 fir decades I have only recently been offered a DAFNE course. Have you done one? Did you do it face to face or online? Was it useful?

For me......jelly babies. Numerous brands around. I use Tesco own brand. 3 or 4 do the trick subject to check 15 minutes after consumption.

I can empathise with your experience. Hypos can really debilitated. The Libre Sensor will always lag by about 5 minutes as compared to capillary testing from a finger pick. Try setting alarm at 5 mmol. One thing I have learned after decades is that we are all different and that there are many...

On L2 and 3 supplies. If you are under the care of a specialist diabetic clinic and consultant who will authorise the sensors they will set up an automated supply with Abbot. They then supply 3 months sensors in advance. If you are T1 you should be cared for by a specialist clinic. I was only...

The title did confuse me as well. So thanks for pointing that out. I have now accessed the Charity site and read the the references to carb apps. None are really what I need but I'll be able to use info I have compiled myself in an aide memoire. I don't see why GI info is not useful to T2. The...

Thanks.GI is important to.me as T1 to try and maximise time in range.Indeed avoiding glucose spikes is advisable for everyone including non diabetics so avoiding insulin spikes. I have a list of food carb values that I have compiled but I was looking for just one place to have handy on my phone...

Is there a good app that lists glycemic index/load and carbohydrate.content of common foods? There are a number on the app store but I am looking for something produced by Diabetes UK or similar. A simple list of foods, no frills , no recipes. If Diabetes UK don't provide one, why not?

Has anyone been able to link a Libre 3 sensor to a Samsung Galaxy 4 smartwatch?