Recent Content by Howie1961

Thanks @slip @Tim , I shall got on the online system . Regards accuracy the first 24 hours was way off ( sensor reading 4.5 finger stick 12 !) but now 3 days in & with more calibrations it is less than .3 away from the finger stick result . To be fair though, I will revert to Dexcom as soon...

Team , I am using a Medtrum A6 sensor on android phone and want to print out my data for the consultant - it does not seem obvious to me how I offload the data - any help appreciated ! Howie

I was working, came home and now drinking a G&T. What's everyone's opinion about T! and alcohol..... honestly? I try not to let my T1 interfere too much with my Alcohol . Cider and bitter require an upfront few units to hold back the mountain and then regular top up units if I’m tempted to...

I get my sharps bin from my local GP surgery , and I drop it back when I need a new one.

Thank Kev , I did not realise this and have been forking out for the Glucojuice at £1 a pop for those times I just can't face chewing at 3am when my CGM is waking up the house. I am seeing my DN tomorrow .. it shall be on the list of 'requests' :)

Hi TomRose , a really good idea to have some form of medical ID on you at all times . I have a dog tag which states clearly - Insulin Dependant Diabetic . Really needed for times when you hit an unplanned (!) Hypo and lose the capacity for sensible speech ... thankfully only happened a couple...

Hi I am type 1 20yrs now and just been diagnosed 6months ago with RA . As Tim says , they are both an AutoImmune response . The high dose of steroids that were given to control the initial flare played havoc with my bloods - I am on a pump and had it wound out to +100% on basal and pretty much...