Recent Content by Mel©

Don't forget to get started on your 5mg of folic acid ..its recommended that you take it up to 3months before you conceive. I'm pregnant and a major tip for breakfast I have found is avocado with toast as this is the only way my 1hr reading will stay below 7.8

Hi...Im just posting here to see if anyone can share a similar experience or shed any light on this subject. I've been diabetic for 10 years now and would usually struggle with blood sugar control. A few years ago I got self tested for food intolerances (blood sample) as I would have...

Thanks so much for all your replies... I actually have an old Samsung I'm going to charge up and fingers crossed it will work and save some ££'s...none of this is cheap![emoji28] Sent from my SM-G930F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Can anyone help with this?I have android Samsung s7 and can't download the app...im considering changing my phone-ive already bought the sensors..can a few of you please let me know what android compatible phone you have that works with the freestyle libre app?have an insulin pump and bluetooth...

I just started on an insulin pump yesterday and put this in my purse...I imagine if I'm ever in an accident/unconscious ppl would check my purse for a name/contact... Was buying a coffee today and I could see someone behind me reading it as I was paying,so it definately sticks out!

Thanks!I definately will do that!Went low once at 4am then slightly high after 6am so I think I'll just need a few tweaks for overnight,I'm sure my dsn will help me change this when I'm back on Friday.Sounds like your doing really well Martin!

Thanks for replies..Just started on the pump today,going ok so far but not looking forward to the 2hourly bsls I have to do overnight - cgm would definately help now!!

Oh dear.. 12.1,feel terrible...not a good start to the day!Definately due to underestimating a few drinks!!

Hi, I'm new to this and just needing some advice! I'm starting on the Medtronic pump 640g on Tuesday and my control has been pretty poor over the past year. Do you think a CGM system would benefit me at this early stage of starting on the pump for finding the best settings? I will have to...