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Yes, that's what I was originally trying to do and asking about. LL with NFC only, and Xdrip with the live BT feed. When I tried before I couldn't get this working - it seemed even with LL nearby devices permission off, scanning with it was breaking the connection for Xdrip, but I'm trying...

Do you keep both connected via Bluetooth without problems?

I guess I could also just give Juggluco on its own a go if it can upload to Libreview. I got somewhat used to Xdrip, but all I really need is: -a way to share the data with my team in a way they're happy with -more customisable alarms (particularly snooze instead of dismiss) -calibration -a...

I'm using Libre2 sensors, and prefer Xdrip+ for most monitoring purposes and alarms. However, I'd also like to keep all the data updated on LibreLink, for the stats, and for sharing with my DSN. However, I'm struggling to find the right combination of settings and permissions and sequence of...

I guess it was this guy

I think some amount of "postprandial somnolence" is normal, and not just for diabetics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postprandial_somnolence With big carby/fatty meals (like a Christmas dinner), even if I absolutely nail the dose and timing and stay perfectly in range, I can get a bit...

I've never worried about keeping it cool while traveling and never had any problems. I believe the 1 month out of the fridge guideline is for the worst case when it is at the top end of the room temp range the whole time, not that any time out of the fridge starts a one month countdown. If you...

If the coffee tastes bad without milk, maybe try a different type of coffee maker or better coffee. I love my Moka pot, it's rich and dense without any need to add anything. I usually drink it black, but went through a phase of stirring in a teaspoon of butter.

What basal are you on? I think timing the doses can help a little with DP. Not much, because basals usually have a fairly flat peak compared to the speed of the dawn glucose rise, but with the shorter duration of Levemir I find taking my second dose just before bed can slightly reduce it...

I realise it doesn't help you in the short term, but as a long term strategy I try and keep a decent buffer of supplies, especially insulin, so even if there's an issue with one prescription, or a supply shortage, natural disaster etc. I'd have enough for quite a while. I keep it in date order...

Yes, many of us find that certain foods cause a very delayed rise. Pizza is notorious for this. It can give a small quick rise at first, nothing for hours, then suddenly a much bigger rise. I think it has to do with the fat slowing the absorption of the carbs, but there's also something...

I barely drink at all these days, but I remember a few bad experiences in my early diabetic days as a teenager where after having quite a few drinks I felt hot and headachy but sober, then I tested and realised I had very high BG. So I injected a big correction and suddenly it was like the...

What about vegetables? I eat loads of broccoli, spinach, courgettes, aubergine, kale, cabbage, peppers. Most of the above ground stuff is low in carbs.

I found this result quite surprising - they found the most effective form of exercise for reducing systolic BP was isometrics (static stuff like planks and wall sits). Even just static holds with hand grippers can have a significant effect.

Hi and welcome! As Tony says, the reason they sometimes complain about 'too low' HbA1C is that they think it must be coming at the expense of lots of hypos. (I think this view is based on outdated thinking, from a time before modern tech for managing T1 made such levels possible while still...

Ouch. Has it come down now? Are you testing for ketones? Please seek help if these levels continue

I'm not sure how easy it is to get a continuous glucose monitor prescribed as a 3c, but I'd encourage you to ask for it, and if they won't, to self fund at least one sensor if that's an option (Abbott were also doing a free trial at some point, not sure if it's still going). Gym and exercise...

For a mild cold, or the tail end of one, I do sometimes feel like a bit of exercise to get the heart pumping and a sweat going can help clear it. Just please don't go to a shared gym with one!

Hi and welcome Mark. I'm also interested to hear answers to this as I've faced similar issues. I've lifted weights fairly seriously for many years and have a lot of muscle. So far the periods when I've really packed on strength and size have always been moderate to high carb, but I'd like to...

How late are you eating your evening meal, and what kind of food? If it's something protein/fat rich and/or late, that rise for the first part of the night could be a delayed rise from dinner. For me when eating 3 meals a day the rise from dinner is usually slower than other meals whatever I...