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Our digital scales also need a flat, hard, level surface, also you have to stand in exactly the same spot to get consistent readings. I line my big toes up about an inch away from the display. I have no idea if they are accurate though, maybe next time I get weighed by the nurse I'll compare...

Coaster brakes never really took off in the UK, they are making a bit of a comeback with 'beach cruisers'. Even the Raleigh Choppers had lever/caliper brakes.

The 'baked bean' has almost been completed @SaskiaKC , it's taken a while, and I opted for a low rider, crate bike, chopper kind of thing for my 8 year old son. Struggled to get components in the UK. Don't look too closely at the paintwork! The bits I had to paint are as close a match as I...

What insulin/pen combo are you using? I've had issues with Humapen Savvio pen for my Humalog.

Yes I did, and thank you.

Hi, Pretty sure it's the outer plastic needle cap up to line where it funnels out, and it's 20 units, don't forget the air shot first. If anyone thinks this is wrong, I am happy to be corrected.

I have the silicone bands that says *INSULIN DEPENDENT*TYPE 1 DIABETIC, around the outside. Got them from Amazon, I paid £9.95 (free p&p) in 2020, 4 in the pack. They seem to last pretty well! I've been wearing the same one for 2 years and it seems fine. Obviously, these are just visual aids...

I started feeling rough Monday day during work, got home at 01:30 Tuesday morning feeling pretty ropey, got a negative covid test. By Tuesday afternoon I had a positive covid result, and just feel washed out with cold like symptoms. My time in range has gone from 90% to 45%. And my blood...

Hi, Has anyone else had issues with the Lilly Humapen Savvio pens? I've been using them for about 18 months as the Luxura HD is no longer available. I'm now on my 3rd savvio, I had a series of highs that usually coincided with me taking 1,2 or 3 units. When measured out against the same number...

Hi, I've had to do some trial and error to get my night-time routine down. I normally creep up at about 2-3 am. This could be to do with my sleep pattern, I'm often on call for work and have disruptive sleep. And the only way that I can make it work for me is to take 2 units of bolus at...

Hi, A couple of years back, I had a similar letter (I hadn't seen my Diabetes Team at the surgery for a full year, due to a series of cancelled appointments and stuff. And I think this was the cause of being flagged up). Anyway, I had to see my GP, and he basically filled in the form in my...

Hi Jon, Confirm a low alarm with a finger prick test, it could very well be a compression low during sleep. Evertime my Libre is on my right arm I get a compression low. I'm sure someone will be able to respond to your other queries, and offer some advice... Chris

Let us know how it goes... Personally I dose using my usual mealtime ratio.

I have wholewheat pasta, we cook it then allow it to cool, for speed we sometimes run it under the cold tap. Then reheat it. It absolutely works for me. I mentioned it to another type 1 at work and now he is a convert, as it works for him too. I read that it lowers it on the glycemic index. I...

They look good, I'll give them a go. Thanks for the recommendation.

My teeth constantly need work. My new dentist kept telling me I had to take better care of them. As soon as I reminded him I have T1, his manner completely changed. Perhaps I just assumed he would know of my T1 from my file, maybe it's not that obvious? They seem to decay from between teeth...

When I used to drink beer, I'd normally head for a real ale, Blonde, Porter or Guinness. My absolute favorite was Boondoggle from Ringwood Brewery. Mmm Back in those days, I would be able to tolerate a few pints with a correction dose during the evening, normally I'd have a low blood sugar when...

Hi, I have a miao miao that I use with xdrip on Libre 1. When I had issues with my watch and an xdrip install problem on the watch, I used 'wearable widget' app, that mirrored what xdrip had on my phone. It seemed to work in my case as a temporary fix, not sure if this would work in your situation?

I have also been offered this service, to see a psychologist. I have agreed to the appointment, and to be honest, I'm okay with it. "I think it's to do with my relationship with food. I have safe foods that give me more or less calculated results that more or less match my insulin profile. For...

I watched Chef Buck's(?) tutorial, and he dries the cauliflower rice out in a pan, It seemed a lot quicker to attempt that method for me (happy to stand corrected on the reducing the water content method) Anyway, it was great! I think the protein (from all of the meat I piled on) had a delayed...