Recent Content by Luke2

From what I’ve learned in the very short time that I’ve been diagnosed with type 1 (13 months) is that everyone is different. Different sensitivity, different activity levels, different bodies! Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all. I do find how ‘active’ I am makes a huge difference...

Funny you should mention this as my hba1c a couple weeks ago came back as 40 Looking at my libre data I’m less than 3.9 for 1% of the time and even then it’s usually no less than 3.5ish. I’m in range 96% of the time and above 10, 3% of the time. I’ve done so much testing since I was diagnosed...

Thank you for the reply! I absolutely don’t want to give up something I enjoy. Life is for living at the end of the day :)

the gaming session was around 12.30pm - I usually eat lunch at around 2. I hadn’t eaten anything since around 9am. I’d say it’s probably stress related as call of duty is one of those games that can frustrate the hell out of you!

Hi all, A bit of a random one, but does anyone with type 1 do online gaming (pc, Xbox, ps, etc)? When I play first person shooters, such as call of duty my bloods go through the roof!! Does this happen to anyone else? I’ve actually tried pre-bolusing for it and it basically doesn’t do...

Thank you all for your replies. I do take everything with me to be honest usually in a Nike bum bag, which fits everything in nicely. I think I’ll take a few bits and pieces out though!

Hi all, When going out and about, whether that be a day out or out with friends for a couple of drinks etc. Does anyone take a bag with them with hypo treatment, insulin and finger prick equipment? I do have a CGM but when having a low I do sometimes do a finger prick just to be sure I’m low...

Hi, I’m pretty much always in range (98% TIR) but I was only diagnosed in Jan so probably still in the ‘honeymoon’ phase. A few things that make a big difference to me though: - have nailed down 15g carbs to 1 unit of insulin. - I have done a lot of testing with pre bolussing. Mornings I...

Hi all, I was diagnosed in January with a hba1c of 128. Now I’m 49 in June. I’ve read online that reducing it substantially over a short space of time can bring side effects. Now, my eye sight hasn't got any worse since diagnosis but I find myself sensitive to light and my eyes are blurry...

My hba1c was 49 in June. Diagnosed with type 1 in January and hba1c of 128. 97% in target range and 3% highs - average carbs of 250-300g a day. Libre now shows hba1c around 40. Very pleased with myself! :)

I got diagnosed on 15th January with type 1 and started insulin at this point. After 6 weeks the hospital requested another blood test (maybe to check how things were progressing?) I’ve gone from 128 to 74 in 6 weeks. I’ve got 6 weeks to go to my next one. Also, my cholesterol has gone from...

I followed that as well. I do find that it is a bit delayed. I agree, surely there would be 1000s of people who would want the app on their watch. It’s great to be able to have a quick glance at the reading, without having to constantly get my phone out.

Thank you for this. How did you get it on your watch? I have an Apple Watch and I’ve had to download three different apps to get it on my watch? Yet there is a significant delay for the readings to show up on my watch. You’d think libre would design their own Apple Watch app? Thanks!

Wow, incredible responses. So so glad I’ve joined this forum. My libre tends to be about 1 higher than my finger prick testing, apart from when I’m low. At this point I’m pricking my fingers like a mad man haha. When I change the sensor, I think I’ll do a few more finger pricks those days...

Hi all, I got a libre 2 sensor fitted about three weeks ago now. I was only diagnosed four weeks ago. Thankfully, the diabetic team were quick to act and have been fantastic. My questions are: I find that it’s usually 1 mmol out, does anyone else find this? Also, how often would you finger...