Recent Content by searley

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    Pre-Diabetes and Statins

    I has atorvastatin 80mg and had trouble controlling my bg.. sim astatine has less effect.. when I was last with my consultant they suggest 2 alternatives that should have no affect so you can speak to the GP
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    Humalog shortage March 2024

    It’s just as easy to draw from cartridges as a vial…. From talking to the hospital yesterday (in the uk) they think the issue is only vials. I ordered early so have a couple of spares.. I’ve asked for lyumjev even though it not approved for my pump.. just awaiting an answer
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    Dexecom vs Libre question

    When you are supplied the Dexcom you will NOT be provided a reader as it not needed.. you can purchase on separate if needed, but they only work on bluetooth so the startup is different, no more holding a reader to the sensor My opinion is that Dexcom is better.. I’m assuming they will provide...
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    G7 sensor

    No, they are coded differently, so won’t affect each other.. but there are reasons this can happen Compression low.. sleeping on the sensor (applying pressure) can cause lows Erratic readings in first 12 to 18hours Dehydration Faulty sensor It’s still stated that ‘unexpected’ readings...
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    What pump does everyone have?:)

    I have the tandem tslim which is very good and massively increased my control, almost 4 years since I got it.. I’m considering the Medtronic 780g for the next pump as I think it’s slightly more aggressive in the way it controls with lower targets - but there are downsides to this pump in...
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    Medical Exemption - Prescriptions Charge

    My last one issues about 8 months ago is card
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    tandem tslim pre pump training

    When not at work I keep mine in a pocket, on the same side of body as the g6, typically glass out as that the only side the BT signal will travel and never really have an issue.. if going opposite side of body I get some dropouts
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    Tresiba split dosing question

    When I was on tresiba I was on about 30u and there was no benefits to splitting the dose.. there is pretty much no spike with tresiba and it works for upto 72 hours The only benefit would be if you get pain from a large dose
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    Type 1 Testosterone

    go with the doctor. You get it free that way if prescribed Plus it needs monitoring with blood tests
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    Type 1 Testosterone

    yes I am and do The biggest pro for me is I can stay awake cos low test make me tired
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    Type 1 Testosterone

    when I take testosterone either gell or injection it has zero effect on my BG
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    Disability At Work Act

    yes maybe if something like dapaflozin is used but even then they only say you'll need to go ahead couple of extra times a day
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    Libre 3 with Apple Watch (without the iPhone)

    as can xdrip! But you are correct the question is apple watch and the last line of my response quoted apple watch For which at this point there is no direct connect
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    Tandem t slim pump

    in the UK the tandem dealer is air liquide. In other countries you may have other suppliers or tandem themselves But in the info you were provided during training would have been the contact details to get support
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    Anyone using CamAPX FX

    Camaps it one of the best algorithms based off aaps which was around long before the likes of tandem For me there are 2 issues 1 it's android only 2 the pump only hold 180u, I think there is little info on camaps at the moment but if you research aaps you will get more info how it works