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I am a T1 who is insulin resistant on day and no the next does anyone else have experience of this as it is getting to the point (again) that i want to give up and think sod it

Better than mine

Nothing

It is called depression

What anti depressants are you on, i have tried many so might be able yo advise, also my diabetes consultant put me on an injection (can’t remember the name off the top of my head) but it suppresses your appetite so that could work for you. GP will not give it you but diabetes consultant can. If...

This is what i use, they’re like a second skin over them, can get a little dirty around the edges but i change mine weekly

Freestyle Libre Sensor Covers 40Pack Waterproof Libre 1 2 3 Sensor Patches-Transparent CGM Patches Without Glue in The Center-Enlite-Guardian-Freestyle Libre 14 Day Sensor Patches https://amzn.eu/d/dnndMzh

I had this happen to me the other day, the heat makes the glue on the sensor to stay sofa, try applying a patch over the top (easy to find on amazon, i use them every time) and contact libra and they will ask you a few questions for quality control and send you a new one, you just need the...

Hi all, just wondering… Does anyone know how much sugar (no insulin) it would take to cause a coma?

When sick is it best to test for ketones via urine or blood?

New pack of pens, fridge same temp as always. I was wondering if the hot weather makes a difference or maybe it is stress. I don’t know to be honest.

Not that i am aware of. [emoji53][emoji53]

For the past two weeks my levels have been stuck in the high teens to low 20’s - i am a T1 diabetic I have given myself more insulin, watched what i have eaten and even changed insulin pens. Given myself more insulin then needed to bring it down but it still remains high. Does anyone know...