Recent Content by June_C

I'd also recommend Carbs and Cals. It helped me no end at the beginning. I no longer refer to it as I've learned now what I can and shouldn't eat

A small comment from me. Would you drive a car without a speedo. No, of course you wouldn't. It's vital to know what you can safely eat and what you can't. Regular testing is vital on a daily basis to keep you on the straight and narrow. I agree entirely with Daibell

There's a saying. Five to drive, four you're on the floor !!!!

How about Tesco? Anyone know?

I think, bearing in mind this was your first sensor, you shouldn't be so hard on Abbott and give them and the sensors a fair chance. If you're wearing one, you have to be conscious of this and strive to keep your arm out of the way, boisterous grandchildren in my case. I've got through...

May I ask how many sensors you have used ?

Just prior to my first Christmas, my DN told me to enjoy a normal lunch as it's only one day in the year (as therower says) I did however remain a little cautious and reduced the roasties and stuffing and upped the turkey/chicken and veggies. I opted for Christmas pud and brandy butter and...

I was diagnosed T1 about 2 years ago and insulin, tests strips, needles and lancets were put on repeat. I'm no longer on insulin and have been told I can't possibly be T1, possibly T2 now. Because I have managed to get my HbA1c into the pre-diabetic range I was told I didn't need to test...

I too wouldn't be without mine. I've been using the Libre for about a year and only had to return 3. That's not bad out of some 24-25 in total. Give it a try for just a month and see how you get on. As @robert72 has said, there's no commitment, so you can stop any time you want to.

As an ex blood donor, I know mine, O-.

Bluetit, are you thinking of the Fifty Shades of Diabetes? I'd post the link if I could.

"Brain fog" can last many hours after a hypo, so try not to worry too much. It's a good idea to call 111 though and either be reassured or have it investigated further.

Yes I did, but as @Juicyj says, probably best to check with your Dr.

I'm probably not going to be a great deal of help, but when my hair was falling out I was found to have high BG levels (high teens to mid 20s) and a deficiency of B12. Soon after getting control of both, my hair stopped falling out, so will never know which problem caused the hair loss.

I leaning towards being T1 in the honeymoon phase as I displayed all the classic signs, unexplained weight loss and permanent thirst. I can't help but think being on insulin gave my pancreas a rest and thanks to its 'holiday' it's come back to life, not 100% though as if I eat too many carbs...