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Type 2 “A Tale of Two Meters”

Hi, I have just carried out 6x finger prick tests on different fingers, different hands using Agamatrix jazz meter. Tests were done immediately...

Post by: chrisbug, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Shielding letters and vaccines

Hi, I'm 49, Type 1 for 22 years. Most recent Hba1c of 49. I have recently been diagnosed with mild asthma. My letter came via email today, had my...

Post by: chrisbug, Feb 18, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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HumaPen Luxura HD

Hi, thanks for your response. I have found recently that the half unit can make all the difference. Good idea to phone pharmacies! Somebody must...

Post by: chrisbug, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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HumaPen Luxura HD

Hi all, I've been using a HumaPen Luxura HD for a long time for my Humalog 3ml cartridges, perfect for me as it has 0.5 unit delivery. I have just...

Thread by: chrisbug, Feb 12, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Free style libre

My mistake, all the alarms suddenly appeared on the libre app, but I am using libre #1. A bit misleading, when you can set alarms which obviously...

Post by: chrisbug, Jan 22, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Free style libre

Hi, I'm type 1 and fortunate that I get libre on prescription. I have miao miao and use xdrip. I updated software on my phone yesterday and...

Post by: chrisbug, Jan 17, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Thanks for the advice, all up and running!

Post by: chrisbug, Dec 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hello, Calibration has been working well, allowing for the lag. This morning Xdrip has woken me at 0445 with a low, amazing! Well the cat thinks...

Post by: chrisbug, Dec 14, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hi, thanks for responses. I was being driven round the twist with the Tomato app. Uninstalled it on phone and watch and installed xdrip! What a...

Post by: chrisbug, Dec 10, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hi all, Am new to the freestyle libre and loving it, I've treated myself to a miaomiao and ticwatch. I've installed Tomato which seems to be fine...

Post by: chrisbug, Dec 8, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hi, Yes I have noticed the discrepancy you mention. It's hard to NOT treat the sensor low reading, to get it out of the red!! An even 4.1 on...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hi all, I now have my Libre sensor up and running, all good so far! And my Samsung Galaxy j5 works with it!

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 27, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Covid and smoking

Hi, this also crossed my mind when watching someone vaping the other day in a huge billowing cloud. The majority of that exhaust has been in their...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 20, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Just been prescribed statins

As my results were low, I may inquire if a reduction in the dose I am on would be a wise move.

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Just been prescribed statins

Hi, I'm on Simvastatin 40mg, one tablet at night. That I'm aware of I've had no side effects, I've been on them about 10 years. I was prescribed...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 13, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Hi, 22 years as type 1 and something has changed?

Hi, Many years ago I was told to improve my HBA1C as it was mid 50's , a couple of years ago told to loosen my grip on my HbA1c as it was nearer...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Thanks for the responses, this j5 does have Bluetooth and NFC, so I may as well see if this phone works. And cross the miao miao bridge when and...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Freestyle libre compatible phones

Hello, I'm a type 1 of 22 years and have recently returned to the care of diabetes team at the hospital. I'm currently on Humalog and Humulin I....

Thread by: chrisbug, Nov 4, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Hi, 22 years as type 1 and something has changed?

So, I've had a meeting with the diabetes nurse at the hospital. (I had been previously under the care of my surgery nurse). The nurse was...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 4, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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New

Hi, I find that if my b/s is high in the morning insulin alone doesn't change it for me. I find that i need to take my correction dose, and then...

Post by: chrisbug, Nov 1, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions

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