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Thanks for all the info. As the sensor on the wrist seems to be impractical and I'll advised I think it night work positioned half way up my forearm where there's a little bit more tissue (not as much now I've lost over 10st) and I can see the watch easily. I'll have a look at the links you...

I'm trying to switch from scanning with the reader or phone (FGM) to having results sent to a smart watch to show BG automatically (CGM) without having to scan and as an added bonus have the watch vibrate or sound if BG's are going low.

Not really any good for me trying to get info onto a watch. I've also got a reader and (android) phone but SPECIFICALLY need the watch set up without a reader and ideally without the phone for example when I'm in the gym/pool etc. Don't want risking (large) phone falling out of my pocket or...

Hello. I've got use of the Freestyle Libre for 3 months on trial from local hospital (hopefully get to keep it afterwards). I want to use it with a Sony Smartwatch 3 (with modified firmware to run NFC) to convert it to a CGM. Is it possible to attach the Libre sensor to my wrist so the watch...

Hi I've had both eyes lasered numerous times for small bleeds. You'll not be allowed to drive for 12 hours It's "uncomfortable" as if you're looking at the sun. You'll likely feel some burning from the very bright laser which caused me slight discomfort. My eyes were streaming with the intense...

Pretty sure this is the liver shrinking diet I followed for the week or two leading up to my Roux-En-Y bypass:- DIET THREE – MENU IDEAS It is important to have 3 meals a day with 1-2 snacks if required Breakfast Choices 1 small glass pure fruit juice (150ml) – orange, apple, pineapple...

I had Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery in Nov 2015 as i was worried abour becoming totally resistant to insulin (never saw myself as being fat even though I was at around 23st.). Prior to surgery my control was very good. After losing over 10st in 6 months (had to put a new notch in my belt weekly)...

I've not heard of half unit pens and can't see the point with so little difference between a unit and half a unit. I've never used an aftercare tel. number as the diabetic side of my meds are overseen by my diabetologist.

I had bariatric Roux-en-Y bypass a couple of years ago due to worry over insulin intolerance after being on insulin over 40 years and the sheer amount of insulin I was on.Prior to the surgery my BG was well controlled Post op (I lost around 12st in 6 months which was great) but a nightmare to...

I get sharps bins free from my GP. (not on prescription AFAIK). Put all my pen needles and lancets in and then take it to them to dispose of with their sharps and swap for a new sharps bin. Testing strips go in the household/work general waste bin.

You're OK to drive if they're doing medical checks for your renewal after your licence expires.Mine expired the renewal before last while they were doing ongoing checks and abour a month later the new licence arrived. Ironically last renewal the new licence arrived within a few days so no time...

What's a DB review?

When I was in A&E the other week they said I had a reading of 0.9....ill have to remember not to forget I've already taken my insulins! I've had a 1.6 when I've just managed to help myself. Was well controlled for 44 or so years until I lost an awful lot of weight (over 10st in 6 months) and now...

I've been T1 since 1972 had apart from a few years of eye laser to both eyes and then eye injections haven't had any complications Haven't had any eye treatment for about 2 years now. I eat and drink moreorless what I like and just inject around that. Motto.....DONT WORRY!

I underwent stomach reduction (Roux-en-Y bypass) to lose weight a couple of years ago due to worries over insulin resistance/intolerance and the huge amount of insulins i was injecting everyday..Weight loss attempts and diets didn't work for me prior to surgery. My weight halved within 6 months...

That's right.Insurance companies cant increase your premiums due to your diabetes otherwise it's discrimination which is illegal.The DVLA have issued your licence so your deemed fit to have a licence...PERIOD! I'm T1 and only pay £144/yr for a Jag XJ TDVi twin turbo and I got £27 cashback off...

Whenever I have appointments for eye checks,diabetologist, etc I always ask for an appointment as late as possible so it doesn't affect my whole day.Then so just need to leave half an hour before the end of my working day to get to my appointment and then recover in my own time at home late...

What's cgm?

A couple of more recent times when my sugars have been over 24 I have physically shook very hard.which has never happened when that high until recently (after being t1 for 44 years). Usually just an unquenchable thirst though. Never felt tired or yawned when high. Glad it doesn't happen a lot.

I've drank full fat blue top milk for many ,many years as I can't stand semi skimmed or skimmed milk.The other month I tried BOB (Best Of Both) milk which has a yellow top which you can get from Asda/Tesco/Sainsburys and probably more.It tastes creamy like full fat but only has 0.4g fat pet...