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Hi, I just had an awful evening/night. My blood sugar started rising and flat lined in the evening. A similar thing happened the evening before, but the levels weren't so high. Last night I pumped 3x 12u shots of insulin with no effect. I also got a Fiasp pen from fridge and injected 16u but no...

That Nerdabetic on YouTube explains some Libre issues where readings go awry. Worth a watch

Thank you all for your comments and answers.

My diabetic nurse suggested eating eggs with toast to slow the absorption of the carbs in the bread . Also fat does slow the absorption rate. My knowledge is based on managing my insulin/blood sugar levels as a Type 1. Cereal/toast spikes my sugar levels far faster than eggs and cheese...

Hello, I have just started using a Miao Miao with xDrip+ App. I'm still trying to understand the nuances of this system and hope that this is my first step towards going Closed Loop. I've noticed that I need to add calibration readings in frequently and was wondering what reading I should use...

I just started using Xdrip+ and enthusiastic set up a few alarms to give me advance warnings of highs and lows. I was rudely awoken with no idea how to silence them. And I might be needing marital guidance. It took me ages to work out how to silence them. I found that you drag the notifications...

Hi @Marie 2, I haven't scanned under water. I don't think my dive skills are good enough to have another bit of gear tied to a lanyard. And, I don't think I could cope with worrying about my blood sugar while diving as the sound of my breathing raises my anxiety plenty.

I'm very interested in your ketogenic meal control. I tried the Atkins diet about 25 years ago but didn't have the knowledge or the internet to find out how to manage my diabetes and no doctorwas interested in helping me. I remember my need for insulin increasing which, at the time, I thought...

Was alcohol involved? My sugars rise rapidly after a few beers and crash back down after about 12hours. Apparently, your liver is working at digesting the alcohol and does not supply sugar to your blood. I agree with most people's comments and you should try to stop the overnight hypos. Your...

I noted various comments about eggs. I have to increase my insulin when I eat two or more eggs. I guess we're all different.

Something my DN recommended to help me work out my insulin/carbs (IC) ratio was to eat a standard meal. The "standard" meal is 1g of carb per kg of body weight. And only eat the good stuff. Ie no refined carbs and not too much fat. Use your current IC ratio and monitor your sugars for four hours...

Hi I have been using the Omniod for nearly 8months. Its my first pump. The nurse on my pump introductory course tried to be impartial but I could tell that they liked the features. I love it now I have learnt many of its nuances. I seldom notice I'm wearing it. The only downside is having to...

I often had a similar problem. I now frequently split the evening basal into two. 50% before meal and 50% an hour after, sometimes 2hrs after. The DAFNE course taught me this and it's to do with the fat content of the meal. Note that fat, ratios and timings are optional and it takes time to...

I have libre and omniod and dive with both PADI and SSI. I have found a GP who will sign my medi forms. Good control is key, so like having a cold, when your control is fluctuating don't dive. I don't scan during dive but elevate my sugar levels (bacon cobs are perfect) before the dive and...

Hi, I use the omniod and libre for my control. I fully trust the libre and use it to control almost all my bolus calcs. There are many errors in the insulin management system such as seasonal circadian rythm fluctuations, pump settings errors, carb counting errors and your own subconscious...

Another good site for employee Rights and employer responsibility is ACAS. https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus/vulnerable-people-and-high-risk The ACAS suggests that you should raise this issue with your employer and then they have the duty to manage the risk approximately.

Hi all, I feel that my diabetes and pump management has now stabilised. The one factor that affected repeatability/stability and thus my ability to manage my pump control was the location of my pump. I now always locate my pump on my stomach. This stabalised the pump performance and my readings...

Hi, I have been using the Omnipod for around 3 months. In that time I have had a couple of sore canula sites and noticed an inflamed lump when I removed the pod. The pump only lasts three days and in that time I cannoth inspect the canula injection site. I also feel guilty about changing site...

Hi himtoo, I googled this book and found two. One was by Ruth Roberts and the other by John Walsh. Can you please add some more about which book are you recommending? Thanks. [emoji4]

Hi guys. For the last three weeks I have been placing my Omnipod on my hips and I believe this has stabalised my control. I am now starting to feel confident in methods to check and adjust control factors. These only work when my body control response is consistent. I've confirm my basal...