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Hi. Are you aware of Abbot's LibrelinkUp App? It enables another mobile phone user to monitor and receive alarms at the same time as the main phone. They can be on the other side of the world as it uses Wi-Fi. I've tried it and it works fine. Also note you can download any other sound into your...

Hi. I agree that twice-a-day mixed might be the best solution in this case. Of course it still exists and that 'other' nurse was wrong.

Tomatoes have carbs and there is always some contribution from meat. I wouldn't worry about that amount of BS increase but may be you should be starting Metformin? Discuss with the GP.

Be aware that currently there is a problem with alarms on Libre 2 and possibly Libre 3. This started a few months back with some software upgrades. It affects at least many Android phones. It's a Bluetooth issue and means you have to reset BT if a red alarm flag appears otherwise there will be...

I agree with the other posts. Don't expect the Metformin to do a lot and if you have bowel problems after a couple of weeks or so ask to have Slow Release Metformin. A low carb diet is the key to BS and weight reduction.

Taking steroids is possibly one of the main causes of cataracts. Not all cataract surgery goes well. My wife had one done 4 weeks ago and everything is more blurry than it was before. The opthalmist can't see anything wrong with the surgery. I suspect she will be need glasses when she has them...

Hi. The effect that viruses can have on the pancreas is not yet readily accepted by the medical profession but I think it could be relevant in your case as I think it was in mine. I also know of a colleague who developed LADA after a liver infection. It isn't always an auto-immune condition.

Hi. I assume you have already tried a low-carb diet?

For the Alarms problem I have to go to Bluetooth every few hours when the red warning appears and turn BT off and back on. The red warning clears after 5 minutes or so until the next time.

I've been on Atorvastatin for many years with no issues, but many do have problems and it's best then to stop them. Never take a dose higher than you need to keep your levels just into the right region. The GP needs to provide a full 'lipids panel' every year to show what your levels are. If...

HI. Just keep an eye on your BS with a meter as Gliclazide can cause low BS if your pancreas still has good beta cells. In general you need to keep the carbs down but if your BS does go low you may need to reduce the Gliclazide dose. Metformin never does that much in reducing BS but it's a safe...

What do you mean by an injectable non insulin? What is the brand or generic name for the prescribed drug?

Hi. This is a well known problem and not due to a faulty sensor. It's a problem between Bluetooth and typically mobile phones with Android. The recent Android 13 update appears to have made it worse. Google, who provide Android are apparently looking into it, but have been for 6 months or more...

Hi. I was on a Gliptin together with max Gliclazide and Metformin before insulin. The Gliptin will help a bit but not by a lot. Can you let us know whether you are slim and losing weight? If you have low insulin like I had you will be burning body fat for energy and losing weight. Ask the medics...

I think you need to review the amount of carbs you are eating. I take the point raised by @Oldvatr about the risks of low BS with Ozempic but it appears that currently you are effectively having carbs to feed the meds. Ozempic is normally prescribed for T2s with high BS and excess weight. Prior...

And the best way to fat strip remains lower carbs and exercise

It could just be nail fungus but do get it checked out. If it is fungus Tea Tree oil may help. My DN said it's the only stuff that works and she's right.

Hi. The main thing to think about is diet, although exercise is also important. Carbs are our biggest problem food group as they are converted to glucose in the stomach and stored as fat if not needed. Try to make your meals up of mainly proteins and fat. Look for Total Carbs (on the back of...

Hi. Normally unexpected weight loss with diabetes implies late onset T1 (LADA) as the body isn't producing enough insulin to metabolise carbs and hence the body burns it's own fat instead. Eating fats & proteins is the best way to ensure enough food and help reduce the weight loss. I don't...

Repaglinide works by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. If it works and you have too many carbs you may put on weight. If the dose is too high without enough carbs you will go hypo. I would suggest keeping the carbs down and it's possible a lower dose may be indicated but you need...