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I've had dexcom on for a day and finding it FAR more accurate than Libre2. Got both on at the moment and going to keep an eye with finger pricks too. I have one failure out of every 2 libre2. Dexcom need to get NHS approvals!

I'm going on T Slim control IQ tomorrow. Set dexcom up today and finding this 20% more accurate than Libre2 - I've always had concerns about its accuracy (libre2) as finger prick is always out. I'm looking forward to this new kit very much.

3 year renewal came up. Last time it took me 6 years to get my license back which involved independent Eye Specialists (as booked by DVLA) and finally an RDAC driving assessment (booked by them at my request). This swung it in my favour and was renewed. This time I prepared; booked and paid...

They contacted me about 3 weeks after I sent the application and they just booked me straight into Specsavers for the peripheral vision test . As I can NEVER get through to them (they just say they are busy and cut me off - I've now tried 63 times (and counting) I've since booked an appointment...

Can I just apply online now? Dvla take 12 weeks to reply anyway so any progress takes months!

I've had multiple failures of the Libre 2. Every month out of 2, currently 2 are failing and being replaced by Abbott. I didn't have these issues with libre1. This has been ongoing got several months. Each time I call I question why they fail after 2 hrs of installing them. Denial of problems...

Hi how are you finding TSlim and Dexcom? I understand it provides more of a realistic artificial pancreas and auto doses/suspends depending on highs or lows. Is this really accurate? I'm about to change my current medtronic to this set up but will have to fund dexcom as not available on script.

Hi I'm starting to stock pile old pumps. Anyone know how to recycle?

Hi do dvla still contact us for renewal or do you have to trigger the process? Thx

I'm not going from funded on Libre2 to self funded. how did you get support? I've looked at the current guidelines and it only says about loss of hypo warnings, pregnancy and kids. I've got issues with eyes so I'm hoping my eye specialist will help.

How long does it take to recharge battery? Looks like you have to connect it to a charger?! Does this mean you have to sit plugged into a charger every day or every few days?! Is there an emergency replacement AA battery that can be used if you run out?

thanks I think this is where my head is at. I've even asked whether NHS would partially fund or give me one box every 2 months...I will also be speaking to my eye consultant to see if he'd support an application for funding. Crazy if not as they fund Libre2!

This doesn't seem to be the case here. I'm funded for libre2 but dexcom is only for those who've lost awareness yet they offer pumps capable of closed loop systems yet without the dexcom.....! ... Odd

Anyone know whether Dexcom will go like Libre Lifestyle on script? I need to change pump and fancy the T-Slim closed loop on Dexcom.

Interesting - proves everyone is very different! I started to see some strange behaviour being on FIASP for 2 years so went back on Apidra for 2 months or so. I forgot how slow this stuff is!!! So decided to go back to FIASP in the last 2 weeks and even though large meals can take an age to...

no thanks I'd rather a cannula

I knock off my libre sensors too easily let alone a pump!!

Hi My pump is due for renewal. Currently use the medtronic 640g. I also use Libre Lifestyle 2 funded by NHS. Options offered are medtronic again. Medtrume - but looks too big and cumbersome. I might look at the Nano when its out in August but fear the insulin wont last more than 2 days max...

I use Libre2 and for some reason last night that said my BGs were going up to 13 but finger test was reducing from 9! Weird. I gave up on the guardian sensor as found it too inaccurate too often. Libre is better. Not sure Libre2 ir more accurate than 1 though. Not my finding. Paracetemol...

Hi folks been on pumps for about 14 years but for last few months seem to hit a lot of capillaries which means absorption is slow / non existent. I use the shortest medtronic minimed quicksets 6mm. Any tips to avoid? Doing my nut in. Medtronic sent a new applicator which made no difference. I...