Recent Content by Sazla

I have recently moved from dexcom (self funded) to libre 2plus (NHS) and I’m having problems with connectivity unless I wear them both on the same arm and even then it can be patchy. I’ve given it a month to iron out teething problems and getting used to it. I also find it a challenge to have...

Good to know it not just me. Hope we’re both back on track soon

I’m suddenly having an abrupt but sustained change in blood sugar and need for insulin. I was diagnosed just 6 months ago and at the beginning of December had a hba1c of 42.. so feeling very happy and thinking I got this. Well December has been horrendous. I’m struggling to keep my blood sugar...

Hi Alexandra. I try to put a positive slant on the food I eat and choose to eat high quality natural stuff. Every couple of hours I have a snack of approx 15g (snack bar, fruit etc). Whether or not I take insulin is dependent on where I am (bg wise) at the time. I have a small holding and do dog...

I’m so new to all this so haven’t really considered protein and it’s effect. In everyday life I’m v active and controlled in how I eat so Christmas with excesses and sedentaryness (so not a word?!) has had a huge effect on blood sugar. It’s diificult as I just want to let my hair down but I’m...

Hi, this is my first post here. I’m type 1 diagnosed 6 months ago. This is all very interesting reading to me. I’ve found that the kinder I am to my pancreas the better it performs. If I eat little and often, avoid high carb I need v little short acting. If I don’t then I need proportionally...