Recent Content by RobertSK

Thank you for the quick reply:). I read the article in the link and I'm feeling very encouraged. I loved the Libre 1 system until the sensitivity to the cyanoacrylate based adhesive became too hard to handle. I'm looking forward to the time it shows up here in Saskatchewan (Canada lags about 9...

Hello from Saskatchewan :), Does anyone use the freestyle libre 3 system for their CGM? I have used the original Freestyle Libre CGM but had to discontinue after about 14 months because of a hideous and painful allergic reaction to the adhesive. I'm wondering if Abbott has changed the...

Hello Sparklebright62 :) I had lapband surgery approx. 5 years ago. Saskatchewan Health would cover the procedure, but I would have had to wait 3 years on a wait-list. I weighed 350lbs at the time and had some major health problems and I could not wait. I decided to go the private route and paid...

Hi :) Good work on the Hba1c ! Here in Saskatchewan C-Peptide tests can be done but can usually only be requested by an endocrinologist. The problem is, here in Regina, we only have one excellent endocrinologist and he has a 3 year waiting list!! You can travel to Calgary or Edmonton to get...

Thank you for the response :) I've been playing around with the transmitter and the remaining sensors and discovered the problem may be the taping down of the transmitter and how it interferes with the bluetooth signal. You may want to use an adhesive like skin tac to hold the transmitter down...

I know the libre system's adhesive was an acrylate (isobornyl acrylate) that caused contact dermatitis on some people, myself included. I was able to use the libre system for about 18 months before the rash started. Once the dang rash appeared it was all over for me using the libre :( I...

I previously managed my Type II diabetes with the help of a Dexcom sensor setup. I decided, primarily due to cost, to switch to the cheaper Medtronic Guardian system. I've used the sensor/transmitter for a week now and have had the most frustrating time. The sensor installed great, but I've...

Howdy! I just stumbled on this post and I'd like to throw my 2 cents in. I recently started fasting 2 or 3 days a week. It was difficult the first few times, but my body has adapted quite well. My sugars have stabilized (few peaks and valleys) and my need for insulin has declined. I eat a high...

I really didn't worry too much about Christmas dinner. We had Turkey breasts, mashed spuds, corn, dressing, and a salad. I calculated my carb load and took my Apidra. I then monitored my sugars 1 hour out, 2 hours out, and 3 hours out. I hit a high of 13.1 at the 1 hour mark and it went down to...

Oh yeah! That was a bit of a problem when I first started Metformin. Once I got used to it, that passed. Now if I could stop the occasional crash and burn on my insulin, that would be nice [emoji16]

Hello [emoji16]. I just finished looking at the information from your Government and it seems very straightforward. We don’t have any sort of continuity between Provinces, with each one making their own rules and regulations. It’s great to be Canadian, but our Provinces squabble amongst...

Hello, I’m a T2 for almost 30 years and have never had to let SGI know I’m diabetic. I did have to let them know about my sleep apnea,though. What is the deal with 3 year licenses? Are diabetics restricted, and does it cost more to register and plate a vehicle because you’re diabetic? ** SGI...

Doh! Sorry - I wasn’t paying attention to the dates.

My nephrologist put me ozempic and tresiba today (I am a Canuk). The tresiba is covered by our provincial drug plan but the ozempic is not (ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist) and the initial 6 week course is $470! Each month thereafter is $249. What are your drug costs in the UK? Ours are real hit and...

My nephrologist put me ozempic and tresiba today (I am a Canuk). The tresiba is covered by our provincial drug plan but the ozempic is not (ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist) and the initial 6 week course is $470! Each month thereafter is $249. What are your drug costs in the UK? Ours are real hit and...