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Diabetes and statins

Hi - I understand the reservations on statins- I was prescribed statins and took them for about 5 months when I started being woken up in the...

Post by: Paul520785, Jun 11, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Freestyle libre

I have been using a Libre for nearly 6 months - First one fell of after 36 hours Next 2 only lasted up to 8 days Then started to get the hang of...

Post by: Paul520785, May 19, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 and Teacher

My daughter reports to and advises the govenors of 2 schools - . Earlier this morning she sent me the information below . Having read the guidance...

Post by: Paul520785, May 15, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre - Does anyone put it anywhere other than their arm?

I have been using since start of December - First on arm - fell of after 38 hours Second on arm fell off in shower after 48 hours both replaced by...

Post by: Paul520785, May 7, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Car insurance

The important bit is tell your insurance company even if they do not ask - I have a boat insurance and they were told as well. In the past I have...

Post by: Paul520785, Feb 6, 2020 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Freestyle Libre sensor unavailable

Looking for a LIBRE alternative I can get on prescription Have had a few sensors now 1) fell off after 2 days - abbot replaced 8 days later 2)...

Post by: Paul520785, Jan 30, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Diabetes Story.. what’s yours so far!

My story - Age 8 years 8 months - drinking a pint every 2 hours and peeing for England day and night. Dr said nothing wrong so my Mum bought some...

Post by: Paul520785, Jan 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Life

I am Type1 and now in 62nd year of insulin injections. I am now experiencing the effects of getting old (Aching knees) but not suffering from any...

Post by: Paul520785, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Statins and type 1

I was told to take statins and did so for a couple of years until I started to get terrible cramp on both sides of both legs every night. Gp said...

Post by: Paul520785, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre inaccurate readings

Hi All I have been T1 on insulin for over 60 years now. It took me 11 months from seeing consultant to getting offered a Libre course and sensors...

Post by: Paul520785, Jan 7, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Freestyle Libre Event Log

to urbanracer Thanks for info -

Post by: Paul520785, Dec 12, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Freestyle Libre Event Log

An urgent query - not sure if this is the right place but here goes >>> Just started using freestyle libre - First one fell of after less than...

Post by: Paul520785, Dec 12, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Freestyle Libre Event Log

An urgent query - not sure if this is the right place but here goes >>> Just started using freestyle libre - First one fell of after less than...

Post by: Paul520785, Dec 12, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Dexcom on NHS Rather than Libre

Just to add more information (But not Necessarily helpful!) T1 for 60+ years Saw consultant in March - he then started the process - chased in...

Post by: Paul520785, Nov 22, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Libre on the NHS

I was told that I qualified and my consultant informed me that he would complete the forms that afternoon - This was early June. After a months I...

Post by: Paul520785, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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The LibreLink Lie

As a long term T1 (60+ years) I tried Abbot Blood test meter several years ago. After getting repeated silly incorrect readings I tried...

Post by: Paul520785, Aug 15, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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CGM Help

Further info request As I now know I will get a freestyle libre in about 6 weeks time I am after suggestions / recommendations as to which app to...

Post by: Paul520785, Aug 3, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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CGM Help

Never had a target other than get H1BAC down from 8% to 7% about 12 years ago!

Post by: Paul520785, Jul 24, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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CGM Help

Now almost 6 weeks since seeing the consultant >> Freestyle Libre << Just received an e-mail from his secretary - She has followed up on the...

Post by: Paul520785, Jul 24, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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CGM Help

Now over 4 weeks from appointment with consultant where cam was offered >> Have spoken to secretary ## still waiting Very slow and frustrating....

Post by: Paul520785, Jul 15, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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