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    Dexcom ONE+

    M.y DSN said I could try the above. But my Samsung A34 is not compatible with the app but is compatible with De Xcom Clarity, the app you have alongside it. I have had my phone a year. So frustrating!! Don't want to change phone [emoji15]
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    Thank youvery much. Perhaps all. diabetics should let close friends or family do their injections!You just never know when you might need help. I have been doing mine for 43 yrs,very competently and,I dependently, but losing vision puts a whole new complexion on it.
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    No he's not' afraid' but he wants to do it right, and i want him to as well. Not as brave asyou!!
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    I am visually impaired so it would obviously be helpful. Also when we are out and about and locations etc aren't ideal for me (too dark).
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    Teachingg someone to give me injection

    I want to teach my husband to inject my arm - any advice/tips please? Like what to practise on, technique etc [emoji846]
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Readings are too far off finger prick,3 or 4 is just not good enough. Sensors failing 59% of the time.
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Where do I start. Readings nowhere near finger prick.One out of 2 fail on me. Had 4 consecutive ones fil on me.
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    Dexcom v Libre

    Having real issues with Libre 2 , is Dexcom better?!?
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    Needles

    Where can I find out what needles are allowed on prescription please?
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    Caresens Dual

    Thank you so much!
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    Caresens Dual

    Is this meter allowed on the NHS?
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    Meters - what am I entitled to?

    Thank you. I will try asking for the Caresens and see where I get DSN has suggested Gluco Fix Tech GK which I have ordered and will definitely try.
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    Meters - what am I entitled to?

    I need a new meter. I am partially sighted, so I really need one with a clear large display. I did research and liked Accuchek Instant and asked my DSzN. She s aid they could only suggest ones from 'the list" . Gluco Fix GK Tech. Anyone recommend? I explained toThe nurse at my GP surgery that...
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    Leg ache

    Had constant leg ache for 3 weeks, a dull ache, and thigh ache like a bad strain when climbing stairs. Has anyone had this? Type 1 for 43 yrs. Blood sugars ok.
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    Metersallowed when on Lbre and with clear display

    Hi,thank you. I will have look at that meter. Yes am on Libre 2 and it does read aloud but the screen is nice and clear and big on my phone. Just need to find meters that read aloud.
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    Metersallowed when on Lbre and with clear display

    Thank you,that's a real help, very kind!
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    Metersallowed when on Lbre and with clear display

    Really don't know how to start! Use Accuchek Aviva, which is discontinued but can still get strips. The MAIN issue is that I cannot read it any more and I need a different one. I am not asking for an expensive one. But my DSN was just going on about the cost, how many fingerpricks did i do in...
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    Meters - need advice

    Hi thanks v much for info. Yes I do get meter and strips on prescription but I just wanted an idea of whatwas available. Also my doctors can be a bit blinkered and strict on what they give me so I want to have some knowledge myself
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    Meters - need advice

    I am on Libre but obviously have a meter too. I currently use Accuchek Aviva but think this is out of date/discontinued? Although I can still get strips. What do others use? What is a good basic one? What is allowed on prescription? (Particularly an Accuchek) Any advice appreciated thank you...
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