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    Car hypo treatment

    That’s interesting. I have been T1 for 50+ years and never heard that about chocolate before , though I do admit advice has always been barley sugars or similar - or these days some particularly unhelpful advice like x g of carbs. Personally I have carried mini Mars Bars or Milky Ways for many...
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    Re FreeStyle LibreLink . What is a realistic target for maintaining results in target range

    I started this thread 5 months ago and have read the responses with great interest - thank you all . My own experience using the Libre system is that it has driven my HBA1 level after years at 48- 50 (taking a common sense but fairly relaxed view of hour to hour control ) to current 52 (...
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    Freestyle libre 2 giving false highs

    Thanks for prompt reply. I will try them , and maybe report back so others know the outcome.
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    Freestyle libre 2 giving false highs

    This is an old thread but I have just encountered the same discrepancies . I had an incident of genuine high glucose level ( though not I now suspect as high as Libre indicated), but since then it has indicated regular higher than expected readings . After two days of a few random glucose...
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    Re FreeStyle LibreLink . What is a realistic target for maintaining results in target range

    Wow that sounds impressive but a bit too onerous for me.
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    Re FreeStyle LibreLink . What is a realistic target for maintaining results in target range

    Thank you - very useful and particularly interesting to read actual figures attributed to the potential advantages of staying in range, rather than just the rather vague “ it’s helps prevent complications” that I have been told for last 50 years!
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    Re FreeStyle LibreLink . What is a realistic target for maintaining results in target range

    Thank you everybody that is all very helpful. My Ap began with a range 4.3 which I have adjusted up , because 4.3 is way too low for me. I would be beginning to suffer hypo symptoms that low. I think the law stipulates you have to be able to show a test result of 5 or over within 2 hours of...
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    Travelling Abroad, What do I need to do?

    To clean injection or test site in dirty or unhygienic circumstances - salt and sand when just out the sea/ grime after bike ride/ perspiration after hours dancing in a nightclub/ sunblock or anti mosquito spray
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    Travelling Abroad, What do I need to do?

    Each to their own, but nothing ensures that your vital supplies go exactly where you go, as well as something attached to you. Yes taking it off for scanning is a nuisance but so is removing shoes , watches etc . - it is not really a big deal. Pouches are available from Frio. I am interested...
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    Travelling Abroad, What do I need to do?

    Been travelling as Type 1 for over 40 years. Sensible to think about in advance and then all will be fine. Single most important recommendation . Sort out/ buy a small pouch you can fit on a belt , big enough to include insulin pens+ few spare needles,antiseptic wipes, blood glucose monitor...
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    Travelling Abroad, What do I need to do?

    As a male I wear a small pouch on a belt , which ensures insulin/pens and glucose tester+ strips go everywhere I do- so in an emergency it would come with me if required to evacuate without hand luggage
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    Re FreeStyle LibreLink . What is a realistic target for maintaining results in target range

    Type 1 for 50 years but control had been deteriorating recently. Only recently given opportunity to use FreeStyle LibreLink by consultant (after previous decline by GP). Initial introduction was virtual and after 10 days use I already have questions but my next appointment is not until March...
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