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    8mm needles

    I know when I was first diagnosed needles were literally like darts and we re used them til blunt ( on medical advice btw) now I use 4mm again on medical advice
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    Libre 2 plus

    Personally I’m not bothered about size as I use my phone or are you not talking about physical size?
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    Libre 2 inconsistencies

    To be honest being 7 instead of 5 isn't going to cause you many problems , readings constantly above 10 will cause issues , the stress that some people get into because they try to keep bs in a tight range can add to the fact that sugars raise , I speak from over 40 years of experience 30 years...
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    Feet

    Agree with others see doctor so you can get an appointment with a podiatrist
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    Don't laugh (or do), why am I going low every time I share a bed with my friend?

    If you call each other “honey“ maybe that’s the reason hehehe
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    Good time in range

    As a person with numerous complications due to diabetes , I understand people’s dilemma , but it’s all about achievable goals.Living with diabetes is hard enough without the pressure of maybe somewhat unrealistic achievements , yes it is possible to keep bs between 5 and 7 personally for me to...
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    Soft or meltable hypo treatment?

    Glycogel is really quick plus I know here in Scotland you can get it on prescription
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    Needles

    I would go to your doctors the receptionist should be able to tell you or the doctor themselves . I suppose DSN should know too if you have one or can get hold of one , my personal experience of DSN is they are about as much use as a handbrake in a canoe but that’s not always the case apparently
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    Soft or meltable hypo treatment?

    I totally agree back in the day ( god that makes me sound old oh aye I am old hehehe) when in hospital and you had a hypo two teaspoons of sugar in a glass of milk was the remedy sometimes old ways are the best
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    Type 1 Worried I took my Lantus twice last night, blood sugar keeps tanking.

    I’ve done the same myself , only advice I can give is just keep taking bs and keep sweet stuff at hand , if your on the libre system set your low alarm a bit higher than normal it’ll give you a bit of a safety blanket
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    Soft or meltable hypo treatment?

    Mini cans of full sugar Coke Cola it’s 15 g of fast acting carbs plus it’s not a lot to drink , like you I only drink diet but always have Plenty of mini cans of non diet Coke Cola just in case of hypos , always have them at side of bed , since I’ve had Libre system I don’t get many hypos as I...
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    What are the main things to eat to lower my HbA1c blood sugar levels?

    I think as type 1 I can eat anything which is true I think that keeping your HbA1c at an acceptable level is knowing your eating habits and how you to use your insulin to keep your bs in range , I try to follow a “ healthy “ diet and I take things moderately , but I do know how foods affect my...
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    Type 1 ISO 17 software update

    Hi Im on IOS VERSION 17.4.1, I’m using an iPhone 12 mini , I’ve updated every version and have never had a problem with my Libre , i downloaded the latest version about 2 days ago
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    Life insurance with type1

    I do remember going for a bank loan years ago , the guy was obviously trying to sell life insurance also , I told him I was type 1 diabetic the reaction I got was like I peed on his kids , needless to say I never got life insurance , he did tell me diabetes was a “” no no “ with regard life...
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    Libre 2 sesnor and contact sports

    I understand your concern but how is abbot going to know , I’ve been putting mine in other places than the relatively small area abbot suggest and have never had a problem . I’ve checked against a finger prick and results are good as are my Hb1ac results, also whenever I’ve requested a...