Recent Content by Ras101

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    Type 2 Libre Or Contour Next One?

    So, like you I have been finger sticking more than several times a day and my fingers are basically shot at this time. Just the convenience alone drew me to CGM and well even though I am only a few days into my first sensor there is no way that I would go back. The convenience, the ability to...
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    FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM

    Of the other question on Humalog usage.. This is also new to me in the last month (been a long term Lantus user) and try as I might in predicting how many carbs I am going to eat I am currently dosing when my blood sugar goes high.
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    FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM

    Hi, thanks for the responses and questions. First yes I have checked calibration of the sensor after a couple of hours with a finger prick with a known and actuate Bayer Next One meter being within a couple of units of each other. Had 5 Cream Crackers that total less than 25g of carbs Just...
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    FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM

    First off, I'm an ex-pat living in the States for 32 years now. Was diagnosed with Type 2 in 2001 and on insulin since 2010, firstly Lantus and now supplemented with Humalog. Since I test more than 5 times a day and inject at least 4 times a day I get Freestyle Libre 2 as part of my medical...
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    Low Glycemic Index Foods - and the promo of carbs

    I have followed a low glycemic way-of-life for 3 years and can tell you IT WORKS! I have been a type 2 for 17 years and had major issues trying to keep my blood sugar usnder control with more and more insulin. Trying to control using the standard exchange diet and monitoring portion size did...