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@madfish69 I was diagnosed in 2008, so 16 years ago. It sadly does get harder the further on you are from diagnosis, at least in my case. Over the first 10 years or so I could cope with a reasonable amount of carbs as long as I didn't go wild. Theses last few years my carbohydrate tolerance has...

realme 6 Pro here. Works fine. Prior to that I had a Samsung Galaxy but can't recall which number. Also worked fine.

I had a look and couldn't confirm that it was VAT exempt. I assumed that it was because it is a chronic condition. Further research required.

Normal BG can be quite low on a normal basis. Some non-diabetic people have 3.5 as their normal level. For the Libre, you are claiming zero VAT? This should bring it a little under the £50. I order direct from Abbott and there is a box to tick. Previously I bought them at the Asda pharmacy and...

Idle speculation, but I assume some food combinations prompt the secretion of more stomach acids. Mayo clinic says fried and/or fatty foods late at night. Also alcohol. Oh, to be young again. :(

Watching with interest. I wonder if you are only allowed one starter pack!

If you are doubtful about accuracy it makes sense to use both until you have learned more about your readings.

I think the Libre 2 is very good for showing trends, but for accuracy you are better off with a finger prick. With the Libre 2 (other CGMs are available) you get to see what your BG is doing between finger prick testing and also overnight when you are asleep. So a Libre 2 for trends and a...

My last batch were Libre2+. Look the same, work the same with my Android phone. Slightly more expensive because you get 15 days instead of 14 because the cost per day has been maintained.

Welcome to the Forum. Brief explanation of blood glucose levels. Blood sugar/glucose levels Brief explanation of HbA1c levels Old and new HbA1c levels I am pretty sure your 47 then 54 are "new values" for HbA1c. 47 is "borderline" for a diagnosis of diabetes - generally the top end of...

I have always assumed that keto, with the removal of fat from around the internal organs, lowered insulin resistance.

Unless you have reactive hypoglycaemia then it would be very unusual to get a hypo after eating. Food usually raised blood glucose levels. If you are just feeling sluggish after eating then as far as I know this is a natural bodily response to allow the body to focus on digesting the meal. This...

Have you discussed this with your medical team, and looked for possible alternatives? It could cause complications in your care if your team think you are taking the drug but you are not. Also, with respect, is it possible that this refusal of medication stems to some small extent from your...

When I was first diagnosed in 2008 I was given a load of advice (some very good) including always having your feet protected by shoes or slippers. For the first few months I was paranoid about this (and other things). After a while, when I realised that my feet still had full sensation and any...

I think the question "What is your diet" is "What do you eat (or not eat)" It is not necessarily a deliberate change in what you eat, or something like Weight Watchers. Just giving us an idea of what you normally eat so we can try and offer positive comments. For example, do you eat breakfast...

Can you gives us a bit more information, please? How were you diagnosed, and how long ago? Have you had any other tests? Have you changed anything in the way you exercise and eat after the weight loss? What do you weigh and how much weight have you lost? For context, I was diagnosed with Type...

I have started taking a Magnesium supplement because of leg cramps and muscle stiffness. Early days, but I think it is making a difference. Congratulations on maintaining your numbers on diet only. If you are eating low carbohydrate or keto it is suggested that additional salt might help. From...

Anything that you would cook in a casserole you can also cook in a slow cooker. Simple beef stew would be one easy choice. There is nothing special or complex about a slow cooker. Generally it uses less electricity (or the equivalent in gas) than using a main oven. Edit: first hit for beef stew...

I have been on Dapagliflozin for a few months now, along with Metformin and Alogliptin. It has been a mixed experience. The surgery was very concerned because I try to stick to low carbohydrate, and they were very worried about the risk of hypos. I agreed to increase my carbohydrates. [I self...

I've had the occasional signal loss problem, but as a T2 on pills this is not a major problem. I have found that manual scanning keeps it up to date and mostly the Bluetooth kicks back in within 24 hours. Not adequate for T1s guarding against hypos, though. The new Libre 2 Plus seems better so...