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I had another unstisfying appointment with my GP practice today. I had asked for an appointment with a GP specialising in diabetes. They used to have one. So new to me GP anyway. First off I asked for more regular HbA1c tests - perhaps every month. Oh no she says - HbA1c measures average blood...

I guess this comes up a lot. What is the way to dispose of Freestyle Libre applicators and sensors?

Well this was a Physician Assistant.... you might not be far wrong there

Following the new NICE guidelines for Type 2, as announced on the BBC this morning I emailed my GP practice asking for a prescription for a weight loss drug. Got a call from a Physician Assistant, the upshot being: 1) prescribing SGLT2 inhibitor, taking me off Sitagliptin 2) I get a finger prick...

I work in a shared office space which has a fridge and microwaves. There are plenty of high street bakery and sandwich shops nearby. Also a Waitrose. I really like having some food at 10 or 11am. Using a Libre meter, bacon rolls etc. cause high blood sugar spikes. Surprisingly croissants cause...

default alarm setting is 3.9 I decided to set it slightly lower

Thankyou all for the helpful replies

Thankyou. Medications: Gliclazide and Sitagliptin I do not use a finger prick glucometer - I have never been organised enough to use one effectively Also my GP only prescribed a set of lancets over 10 years ago. I do wake up in the small hours with anxiety and sometimes sweating... hmmm Also...

I have been a Type 2 for over 10 years. Recently I have sorted out my diet and have a personal trainer. I find the Freestyle Libre 2 invaluable. Last night around 10pm the device registered a hypo alarm. I have set the level to 3.5 Durring the night the phone said it lost connection - which is a...

Thankyou Kenny

I have in the past asked my GP for a prescription for weight loss drugs. Was refused on the grounds that I am not obese. Go figure - what should I do? Get stuck into the cream cakes? I was thinking on the weight loss drug injected into the thigh. What are the popular weight loss drugs? I want to...

I have not seen a GP regarding Type II for a long time. Yes I ahve seen practice nurses for foot checkups and when asked they say make an appointment with the GP. We all know how difficult it is to get a face to face consultation with a GP these days. I would like to ask anyone who has done it...

I am on 1 tablet Sitagliptin and 4x80mg Glyclazide. This was increased from 2x80mg a couple of months ago. I have found that over the last two weeks I have been putting on weight. I have a decent enough diet, and try to keep the carbs down. I admit to drinking wine in the evenings, though the...

I use a Freestyle Libre meter, but can;t afford to have one constantly. My levels are averaging 12 and I am worried. More below. Over the last six months or so I have lost control of my glucose levels. I am Type 2 on 2 Glyclazide per day. I was on SR Metformin but no longer take it because of...

I saw on the Android app stor an app for Libre 3. Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK. What are the differences with respect to the 2 model?