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Being the 'nurse', she probably didn't allow 'fats' in the house, telling him to limit carbs AND still limiting FATS!!! No wonder he could have been hungry ;)

@copilost for starting this thread with your very useful question I've read some good tips in this thread ;)

I'd say 'yes' to all above ;) I was hot hot hot well before becoming diabetic (Type 2) but who knows? I was maybe unknown diabetic long before diagnosis ... Still hot, though Yes, 28 degrees here too! Phew!!! Wouldn't cope without the ceiling fans ;)

Good morning @Fndwheelie [Editted to add] Oops!!! This is very long - sorry ;) I got carried away .... ;) I can see how your personal situation and accommodtion restrictions are hampering how you are able to best manage your blood sugar levels and appreciate this needs more-than-average...

I've just found this site which has a number of videos regarding using the Libre. I apologise if it's been posted before but I couldn't find any reference to it This video is regarding Type 1 but I think people with Type 2 should be able to gain from watching too...

Handing out money to buy 'healthy' food will just mean more 'beer' to many and they will argue it's 'healthy' as made from fresh crops, full of vitamins etc!!! Can't see NHS having the funds, nor can I see this being viable in any shape or form. As indicated above, also open to misuse/abuse of...

@Jordi Do you do anything to help your eyes dilate before you get to the test? Does lack eye drops have any impact on the efficiency of the test, ie does it cause the images to be less quality than with the drops ... ??? Thanks

@sweaty betty I have been on antidepressant for years now and did gain a lot of weight. However, since LCHF I lost 3st initially, although then plateau'd. I've more recently reduced portion sizes and started losing weight again :) Yes, I'm still on the antidepressants and will be for...

@Goonergal If you use Facebook, there is a 'Dexcom and Libre rash' group which might be of help I'm only a bit sensitive to sticky plasters etc, although curremtly OK with Libre, and on the occassions I've wanted to protect the sensor with RockTape / Tegaderm etc, I've taken a Cetirizine...

Generally, the best thing to do for oozing / bleeding wounds is to wrap a pressure bandage around it and then DO NOT REMOVE the pressure dressing. ;) If it then shows signs of bleeding / oozing through the pressure bandage, then apply ANOTHER, on top but still not removing the original...

A (pre-diabetes) friend has asked me, today, why her blood glucose level was unexpectedly [this morning] low after the previous [y'day] day's higher carb food consumption. I couldn't think why, so I thought I'd ask here "Don't understand ... yesterday had a rubbish day food wise, ate lots...

Many thanks, @Marie 2 :)

I've just read this thread with great interest as never thought to grow sprouting seeds to eat. So, my questions are - 1) which seeds are the low /lower carb seeds to eat, please? 2) in particular, how do the mung sprouts compare, re carbs, please? Many thanks

Hi @lmsk Abbott claim the sensors will remain stuck to the skin while swimming etc so I suggest it's worth contacting them and explaining what's happening. Don't be surprised if they come up with a variety of excuses indicating they don't want to take responsibility. However, keep calm and...

To be honest, I think you've actually got a reasonable GP. Most tell you the Eatwell plate is your aim in life, including 1/3 of carbohydrates!!! I suspect your GP is very aware of the bad advice given but feels s/he must be careful when going against the 'taught' diet for people with diabetes...

Skintac, Tegaderm, or similiar Kinsology Tape, aka Rock tape (cheapest option) which I recommend ;) Good luck

@Courts_12 You've been given some excellent advice in the previous posts. Testing your blood glucose levels, both before and a couple of hours after each meal will be incredibly informative as to what foods your body can cope with and those your body doesn't cope with. It will help you, also...

Hi @masonbason63 Sorry to hear you're having problems with your sensor. Unfortunately, Abbott are closed over the weekends/Bank Holidays but you can contact them on Monday and, once you've explained, I feel pretty sure they'll send you another out. They will want the faulty sensor to be sent...

I wear mine on the upper, slightly inside of mid-line, thigh and find it as accurate (and as comfortable) as anywhere else. Yes, I need to be careful when pulling down jeans/underpants but, fingers crossed, have got into the habit of not ripping it off.

Thanks for this @malcs90 I live in BSE too and was just thinking I might pop by M&S tomorrow morning. I won't bother now ;)