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Relatively new to keto, looking for advice

Hi all, Background info: Type 1 since 12, now 30. Using Freestyle Libre and Novorapid/Tresiba. My 18 years of diabetes has certainly not been...

Thread by: Rachy, Jan 20, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Ketogenic diet forum
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

Thanks, just doing some research on Omnipod now. My appointment is on Thursday that's the only reason I haven't called. Plus I have some spare 8mm...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

I have used 2 cartridges with similar effects on blood sugar levels so I don't think it's that :( I might try going back to the bigger needles or...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

I leave the needle in for 10 seconds before taking it out but I'm not sure I inject at a 90 degree angle. I pretty much just go straight in head on

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

Yes, I have. But it's the old 'don't want something attached to me permanently' story. I have the Libre sensor on but it's so small on the back of...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

Yeah that's maybe why and should possibly up my dosage. Seems a bit crazy though as my carb:insulin ratio is going to be really high. Like...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

I do have some lumps in my stomach but I have been avoiding there so I use my hips, bum and legs mostly. I honestly can't see any other pattern...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

I have been using the 8mm for 14 years since first diagnosis but the DR said that it doesn't matter what weight you are, new research shows that...

Post by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 4mm needles not working

Hi all, In need of some advice. I have recently been switched from using the NovoFine 8mm needles to the BD 4mm needles but I genuinely don't...

Thread by: Rachy, Jul 13, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Thanks, I will check out Glimp. I think I was just worried about breaking the sensor as I have heard some phones can damage them. I agree with...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 28, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Mine [emoji23][IMG][IMG]

Post by: Rachy, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Mine seems to be stuck on for now so I'll see how it is at the end of the two weeks! I got a sticker for the patch and sensor which is cool but...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Thanks for the advice. My readings over the past 48 hours of use have been similar, sometimes totally accurate with meter and sometime slightly...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Ahhhh that's promising news! I really hope it does. I'm pretty sure my Mobile Cassette's for my Accu Check Mobile cost more anyway

Post by: Rachy, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Yes I have to agree with this point @ScottyD - I've had 2 faulty sensors recently and having emailed them, they've replaced both for me. Really...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Depression, Diabetes and social interaction.

Hi Mark, I was diagnosed at 12 (now 26) and after years of battling against diabetes, I decided I couldn't go on the way I was going. Firstly with...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Thanks - I did mention this in my Con list: There is a 10-15 delay in readings due to the sensor continuously measuring glucose in the...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Hi Juicyj, yes I am hoping that the trends and patterns will enable me to get better control as after 14 years with T1, it's still not happened!...

Post by: Rachy, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Thanks for this, I didn't know about this. As it's my first day using it, I'm just trying to get to grips with the scanner/sensor

Post by: Rachy, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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FreeStyle Libre - New user

Oh thank you so much for the tip, I will remember when I order next :)

Post by: Rachy, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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