Recent Content by Janet E

One sensor failed to start and the replacement failed the following morning. I use a Libre 2 Reader. I have requested a call back from Free Style Libre, but meanwhile any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for your reply. I have had a few spikes, the largest of which was yesterday after lunch (14.1). More insulin & a brisk walk brought it down. I guess I need to be more accurate in carb counting & insulin ratio, which I have got out of during my 4 years on keto, and as you say make small...

Hi, I initially increased basal dose thinking I would need more insulin for more carbs, but my glucose levels started dropping low in between meals and night time. So I assumed that my insulin resistance was improved when out of keto, and have reduced basal doses. I adjust mealtime insulin to...

Thanks for your reply. I have been testing with urine strips & see that this is not always a reliable test of current situation. My blood glucose whilst on keto diet has been pretty steady (av 6.2) but looking back at last 7 days it is 7.4. When my glucose levels rise more than expected I feel...

I have been on a keto diet for 4 years, but am now trying (for the last 6 weeks) to get out by increasing my carbs. I now eat a lot more carbs, but keto stick test results show that sometimes I'm in ketosis, sometimes a trace and sometimes out. I'm finding this situation very difficult to manage...