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According to my addition, you have 'lost' 2% that is not attributed to any BG range (could just be rounding effects between the ranges). I only use Dexcom, so not sure how/why this happened with Libre readings. The internationally recommended definition for time in range BGs is 10 - 3.9 mmol...

Hi @Dudette1, are you UK based or in another health system? I have had anecdotal feedback from a GP friend that Wegovy ( the similar GLP-1 agonist approved for T2 treatment in the UK) can be well tolerated. The mechanism of action on BG levels is not well understood, but may be mostly due to...

@jaywak, Totally agree - and as I mentioned above I believe 3.5 is the recommended hypo threshold for gestational diabetics, which once diagnosed, will be on insulin. I suspect those suffering from the rare but increasingly accepted condition of reactive hypoglycaemia may also have insights re...

This is brilliant TIR, but humbly I may take issue with your definition of a hypo - mine is anything showing a level below 3.9, although my endo will allow me to set the CGM alarm bar at 3.5 as I have completed a DAFNE course (also, and I have no idea why, this is might be the hypo threshold set...

Not sure if this strictly relevant, but I've only had a questionable ACR once a couple of years ago. The protocol in my case was to repeat the urine test a few weeks later. The second test was within normal range. I think ACR results can be sensitive to hydration levels (I am bad staying as...

@ElenaP I sort of get where she is coming from. I self funded my Dexcom 6/7 for the last 4 years and have always shared data with my hospital endocrinology team. This got my hospital reviews elevated from senior registrars (already very experienced) to the top research consultant. He did...

@May Mic, I so feel your pain. Even as an insulin dependent T1, I simply cannot bolus enough insulin to cope with the levels that any bread products send me to. I don't have a sweet tooth, but adore bread...

Hi @megann, I have recently started with an Omnipod DASH. This is programmable for varying insulin delivery over time and for different activities, (you still need to count carbs, possibly protein and bolus appropriately) but unlike the Omnipod 5 isn't a semi-self adjusting pump that relies on...

I was late onset diagnosis, but now 15+ years in with almost benign complications, my endo is adamant that my biggest risk is hypos - he is happy for me to aim for as low HbA1C as I wish, but only if I can prove very low to zero hypo events.

Hi @Zinadane, I've just been given a new gen novopen - but not sure how to use it - I always prime my pen with a 2 unit shot (or more when changing cartridge) - obviously these values are not injected - how to use recording feature just for actual doses?

Definitely specialist endocrinologists and the hospital specialist diabetes nurses are the decision makers - its their budget, not the GP's. Your GP practice can now prescribe you a Libre 2 or Dexcom One CGM - either an absolute must to have a sufficient track record with to build the...

After a few years of using a CGM, I've decided a first priority is achieving the international standard of maintaining TIR between 10 - 3.9 mmol of at least 70&% is my target. Almost always achieving this. So new target is increasing TOR % higher and also aiming for average BG of less than 5.5...

I use an iPhone15 and Dexcom 7. I regularly delete all old Dexcom sensor codes from my Bluetooth App. But not sure if this makes a difference.

How long have you been diagnosed T2? Do note that c-peptide tests can be very diet influenced. If you have been trying a low carb or keto diet to manage your T2, these may give an artificially low c-peptide result compared to a typical 100+ carbs gm/day regime. As others have mentioned ideally...

I stick mostly to raspberries and strawberries. Blueberries spike me. Tried for a couple months with red grapefruit, but also seem too spiking, shame as I love the taste with sprinkling of salt. May try this summer small servings of watermelon - high sugar but also fibre plus very high water...

Hi @DingDongBell, I self fund a Dexcom G7 (started originally with G6). I currently use this reliably linking with an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 17.4.1, but can't opine re Android or other phones.

My go-to is dietdoctor.com - I believe it also has an App version. Low carb focused and lots of tasty dishes, not as focused on artificial sweeteners as some US based sites/Apps.

I have to agree that if you already manage well on MDI, then a computer may be overall better value than privately funding a pump. Do you already use a CGM? I still self fund a Dexcom G7, but this has been massively helpful improving my control.

There is a condition called euglycemic ketoacidosis (EDKA) that presents with DKA symptoms, but with normal blood sugars. If you are doing low carb, keto eating then ketones up to 3.0 are not uncommon in nutritional ketosis. I have found that occasionally I've had readings as high as 5.0 on a...