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Isopropanol (AKA isopropyl alcohol AKA rubbing alcohol) will remove the adhesive. It's the same stuff that is on the sterile wipes that used to come with the Libres - good for disinfecting and removing oils from the skin before applying the sensor (let it dry thoroughly) and also for cleaning...

Agreed - I left out all the complexity as I don't understand it and can't ever hope to. I wasn't aware that the first phase insulin response occurred in the absence of a rapid rise in blood glucose as a result of a meal for example. I had assumed that there was a gentle 'basal' insulin...

My apologies, and my condolences

No, it's not saying the 25% reduction is anything other than what it is. The 'claims' by the statin makers are valid, proven over and over in trial after trial. 'Only' 3.4% absolute risk reduction demonstrated in a say a 5 year clinical trial is a lot. It's huge, considering that...

My first thought would be nuts. They're not very low in carbs but I would think they're low enough to be fine for most people. For me personally a few handfuls of nuts does nothing to my blood glucose levels. They're packed with calories and nutrients and good snack food, so you could maybe...

Did he mention in the video how he went about weighing his bowel movements and analysing their fat content? How did he go about measuring the water content of his body before and after the experiment? Seems like a very tricky experiment to do in a way that wouldn't have every scientist on the...

I would be shocked if any clear-cut 8 to 10 hour timeframe applies to a broad range of people, given the wide variety in people's sleep and eating patterns.

My amateur-hour take is that Dawn Phenomenon and Foot On Floor are separate but similar effects of the daily pattern of hormone secretion. This is a list of the hormones that affect blood glucose: - Link Of these, growth hormone secretion is known to be associated with sleep. Perhaps others...

Curious one. I had a quick look at NFC specs and they are not region-specific - the same chips and radio settings are used worldwide, unlike say WiFi where there are 11 2.4Ghz channels available for non-licensed use in the US while there are 13 available channels in most other countries. NFC...

Based on what I've learned so far 20Kg could well be enough to make such a big difference, though the 2 months part I'm unsure about. I'm in a somewhat similar situation at the moment - I've lost 21Kg since diagnosis (at the end of October) and I've seen big changes in my BG levels, though it's...

Welcome back, and congratulations! :) In the world of Roy Taylor a 20Kg weight loss is enough to get fat out of your liver, increase insulin sensitivity in that organ and lower your blood triglyceride levels. That process seems to begin quite quickly when losing weight. Lower triglyceride...

After much trouble with this and trying hand warming etc. I found I could only get a drop of blood consistently by pricking the tip or pad of the finger and massaging the blood to the finger tip - like milking a cow. I could very rarely get any blood from the side of my finger, beside the pad...

Congratulations! 70 pounds is a massive achievement. You should be extremely proud of yourself :) I'm finding it harder to lose weight as I get lighter too. Some things are easier, like hunger and cravings - I'm used to the foods and the pattern of eating. Exercise is a lot easier - I can...

If you find that Trulicity's effects on 'fullness' and appetite are not what caused your weight loss then I see no reason why you would regain weight just by stopping that medication. Nothing I've read about GLP-1 agonists suggests any effect on weight other than through appetite. People are...

I believe exercise has a different effect on people depending on how strenuous the exercise is relative to their fitness level. If the exercise causes adrenalin (AKA Epinephrine) to be released - fight or flight/physical exertion hormones - then their BG will go up in the short term...

Congratulations on getting your blood glucose levels so low. It's a great achievement, and I hope your next HbA1c result reflects your good work. On this point about skin - high blood glucose causes infections, and this is likely what the nurse was referring to. I've read on this forum that...

Apologies, you are correct and I was making bad assumptions based on something I read. I'm an idiot.

That's not how it works. Telling people what the objectives of a controlled trial of this nature is might distort the results. If you told everyone that the scientists behind the trial believed weight loss might 'reverse' their diabetes then some participants would likely take action of their...

Entirely correct in that it was not a truly random selection of T2s. There were selection criteria. However in a randomized control trial the participants are not told what they are signing up for. Willing and motivated to participate in a study yes. Willing to go on a 12 week soup and shake...

You are of course correct that it's far from easy, and my previous post suggesting it's all about disciple was unfair. I'm currently trying low-carb breakfasts and I'm find it hard. I find myself craving 'more' after eating, even though I don't feel hungry as such - I have a unfilled craving...