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Because it is the rule where I live. Decided on by our ccg. Thought it was barmy, but it has to be so.

I have to say my Gp and my hospital team are second to none. 2 weeks ago I had an emergency with my father and had to travel over without enough needles on a Sunday. Monday I rang my surgery and explained my problem. That evening I received a lovely text from a GP to say a prescription had been...

No you should not stop enjoying food in solidarity. And if your husband is no longer enjoying food then he is obviously having some issues. Yes it is frustrating not being able to be spontaneous with food and having to plan count and inject. However it shouldn’t stop him enjoying food...

Always have and always will just sip water. But not too cold. It’s carb and calorie free and good for you. A win win!

I already wear glasses too, but couldn’t see a thing out of them. Got a cheap pair from boots just so that I could read. But was 2 months before I could resume driving.

Good advice. I did just this. The inability to see was driving me bonkers. Got me over the hump and allowed me to function.

@sazmo as others have said, the fact that you progressed from pre to full blown type 2 is not your fault. If health advice from your GP had been forthcoming and fit for purpose last year you would not be in this position. Last week my father was in hospital. Although he himself is not diabetic...

@ANTJE I do my hard swim sessions early morning when I get up. No breakfast therefore no bolus. Like yourself I found a sudden steep rise, which consequently messed up the rest of the morning. Depending on my level when I wake I now take a half unit or a full unit of basal before I swim. I tend...

I trialled last year via the hospital. And loved it. Had no trouble with alerts or sounds. Personally I think the alerts should be up front and loud. Have my 2 set like that now. It’s a medical device alerting you to a medical issue. I want it to wake me immediately. And I am sorry but I don’t...

Just to say @MommaE I was very resistant to using the phone with my Libre 2 and stuck with the reader for about a year. Then I got a new phone and decided to go for it. Best thing I did. Inputting the information is easier. It allows you to amend later, and just being able to use Libre Link and...

No definitely not. I find that drop is often what was on the needle after doing an air shot.

Not alarming, perfectly normal, happens to me regularly. Sometimes followed by bruising. A small capillary has been hit.

Interesting! You are obviously lucky. Have tried 3 Lidls where I live, 2 in Grimsby and 1 in Heacham Norfolk. No luck so far.

@Resurgam Where are you buying your 95% from. I used to get one from Lidls but it hasn’t been on the shelf for about a year. Now buying Montezumas 100% with orange niblets which I love, but is a little expensive. Mind you it lasts me about 10 days.

Hi @PatsyB they do generally differ yes, as Libre reads interstitial fluid and glucose monitors read actual blood. The beauty of Libre is the arrows and trends. Very important for people on insulin. Did you check the Libre reading 10 mins later to see if the levels had risen to nearer the blood...

A very old fashioned view with CGMs these days. As someone with a 41 and few hypos (none in the last month) I would object if I was told it was too low.

@ravensmitten after years of use I found the quickest way to clean these sorts of implements is to just use in water with a small amount of washing liquid I find 4 times in fresh water Does the trick.

Good Morning @Marie2 Happy Easter Weekend to all those that are off work or on holiday. After a cracking start to the week here sunshine wise, it has been wet and miserable yesterday and so far today. Hoping for better things tomorrow. Just got back from 3rd swim this week and preparing for the...

No, all done and dusted very quickly. Within 3 weeks.

West Yorkshire. 10 months so far. It isn’t urgent luckily.