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    Choosing a pump

    This is not the case. Patch pumps still need to be insured as you do not change the whole thing. Only the patch, no the brains.
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 11:23 PM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Choosing a pump

    I would start by listing what is important to you. What is important to me and my lifestyle probably doesn’t bother you. Then read, watch YouTube...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 11:21 PM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Oddness

    You started the Libre today. As mentioned in another thread Libre is less accurate during the first 48 hours. Finger prick would be more accurate...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 9:43 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Does libre 2 take readings while asleep

    Provided you scan within 8 hours, you can see the graph on your reader without the need to log on to your account,
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 2:50 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Does libre 2 take readings while asleep

    @Jaylee I don’t believe you use the official LibreLink app. If using the official app, it is only updated when the sensor is scanned. I...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:55 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Does libre 2 take readings while asleep

    The Libre continuously takes readings and has a memory on the sensor which contains the last 8 hours of data. When you scan, you actually download...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:45 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Muscle Cramps from exercising

    What are your blood sugars like when this happens? I sometimes wake in the night with cramp and find I also have low blood sugars.
    Post by: In Response, Apr 18, 2021 at 7:05 AM in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Newer insulin user, fast drops post meal

    Before tinkering with bolus timings and dose, I always start with a basal test to ch3ck that I am not trying to deal with incorrect basal by...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 17, 2021 at 7:21 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    When is the right time for insulin

    @Millie74 cannot over emphasise the need for insulin. It is not something to be afraid of but something to save your life. As others have said,...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 17, 2021 at 11:49 AM in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
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    When is the right time for insulin

    Exercise, including teaching dance is possible on insulin. Henry Slade plays rugby for England with Type 1 diabetes with no choice but to take...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 17, 2021 at 8:33 AM in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
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    Bit worried about libre 2

    For me, the most important thing to ensure my Libre sticks is to make sure I stick it slightly under my arm and on a flat part. The latter is...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 16, 2021 at 11:19 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Correction doses

    Hypos can be scary. One piece of advice I was given when I was first diagnosed (but not from a HCP) was to force a hypo in a safe environment....
    Post by: In Response, Apr 16, 2021 at 4:08 PM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Correction doses

    One thing you will see again and again is that we are all different. But to get an idea of the length of time insulin takes to work, it is useful...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Pizza

    Bear in mind you have described two things which could have a significant impact to your blood sugars. For those of us treating our diabetes with...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 15, 2021 at 3:23 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    My recent basal dose has been 17. I just took 161, how many carbs over how long do I need to ward

    Glad you made it through, yesterday, @Grumpy Porridge. Please find someone you can talk to about your mental issues. This is not the place to...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 15, 2021 at 11:38 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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    My recent basal dose has been 17. I just took 161, how many carbs over how long do I need to ward

    Do you mean 161 units? I think you would have had to dial up and inject a dose 3 times. If you are doing this intentionally, you need mental...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 14, 2021 at 5:37 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Help - big long lasting spikes ( even with stacking lots of insulin )

    I was advised that stacking was fine provided you took into consideration insulin on board (IOB). Despite the profile of fast acting insulin...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 14, 2021 at 5:31 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Dexcom G6 underestimates HbA1c

    Another thing to add to @urbanracer 's comments is that the estimate from G6 and Libre will be taking an absolute average over the last 3 months....
    Post by: In Response, Apr 14, 2021 at 4:56 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    bloods levels too low or all good?

    @Woolpaul I notice you posted the same question on the other forum. As was reported there and here, a reading of 4.7 is fantastic. Apologies...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 14, 2021 at 2:48 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Newly Diagnosed T1

    @MandieA you don't have to chuck your Haribo out the window. They can be used as hypo treatments. And, if you just fancy a few, once you start...
    Post by: In Response, Apr 14, 2021 at 1:47 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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