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With the libre I know that it can sometimes be delayed by around 15minutes compared to when testing with a meter. On a couple of occasions I have woken up to my libre telling me I was low throughout the night. If I have had a hypo throughout the night I can always tell upon wakening. I have also...

Oh wow I bet that was a shock!

What was everyone's fasting bloods today? [emoji5]

You must have a more up to date libre than I do! Are you in the UK?

No problem it is definitely trial and error and how your body reacts to your insulin x

Hello, I'm not sure really i used a similar site when I was first diagnosed but then didn't post. I want to try and use my experience to hopefully help others and learn along the way. Yep I scan with my phone too makes life a lot easier!

Hello, I always inject around 10 minutes before eating if my blood sugar is stable. If my blood sugar is on the low side but not hypo i will inject after my meal or if I have a fatty meal like pizza or McDonald's I will also inject after eating as I find the fat slows the absorption of the...

Hello Tan, maybe try and get your basal insulin correct first and then focus on your bolus insulin. Record all your carb:insulin ratio be strict with your snacks and you will soon work out what is right for you. Here if you want any advice [emoji4]

Hello, I see your comment about missing foods you ate before being diabetic. You can eat all the same foods you used to you just have to inject for it! I appreciate you are probably scared to mix up your meals however I would recommend maybe a couple of times a week trying different food and...

Hello all, I was diagnosed on new years eve 2013 at the age of 17. I have been using a libre for almost 1 year, my a1c was 67 and is now 57 after being on the libre. All advice welcome and I hope I can maybe help others [emoji4]

I have been type 1 for almost 7 years. I personally don't feel uncomfortable when people ask questions however the best thing to do is be open as diabetes isn't going anywhere and actually most people find it insightful and I like to educate people as most people don't truly understand how...