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4.2 this morning on the Libre. Of course could be wrong.

In case you are still looking, I just found that Lloyd's Pharmacy does a series of "from home" blood test kits, including A1c and lipids...

I had this message not long after I activated my sensor. Since the pause, the sensor has worked fine - now on Day 4.

Thanks. This sounds plausible, and I agree with you, that more information would be useful.

I got a finger prick A1c test at Boots for £19.95. Result was 50 mmol/mol. Very shortly after, I was called in for a full blood test. Result was 53. Impressively close, I thought. But Boots has cancelled this service AFAIK.

4.2 on Libre 2 plus. Just hope it's accurate.

My veins are terrible, not a phobia but I bruise like crazy when blood is drawn. But note: you can ask for a baby needle. It's less painful.

I'd be interested in a lipid profile test. Please post if you find one. Boots offered an in-store finger prick A1c test for £19.95, but they've apparently discontinued it.

Thanks.

For no discernable reason, my CGM quickly started climbing from about 6.0 -> To 9.4 with arrow pointing up, indicating higher to come. It then stayed there for a minute before descending bit by bit, now down to 6.1 -> , with most of the higher readings disappeared. I've seen corrections from low...

Just phone Abbott and tell them you haven't received replacements for the 2 failed sensors. They may reply they were sent, but if you persevere that they weren't received, they should resend. Make sure you confirm the address, including post code. They did resend for me. The first must have...

Hello @Type2_2000 Like you, my latest diabetic eye screening showed a deterioration (maculopathy) after I'd finally improved long-standing poor glucose control. My appointment is tomorrow, less than 2 months after the eye screening. Given the normal slow reaction time of the NHS, this suggests...

I've been using the Libre 2 plus and only had one fall off. That was in early days and Abbott replaced it without fuss. I'm very careful to prepare for it, washing with plain soap, drying, applying alcohol and letting it dry, then placing it firmly on the exact spot. Maybe watch a "how to"...

I've been on CGM Libre 2 plus but couldn't get the hang of a finger prick meter to check accuracy. I finally got a Betachek C50 because it has test strips and lancet in a 50 test cassette. I thought it would be idiot-proof but it's useless, with most tests being either error or mistakenly low...

I buy extra firm tofu (sometimes smoked). I get as much moisture out as I can, cut it into strips and marinate it for at least 30 minutes in a mixture of low salt soy sauce, a bit of honey or maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar (if I have it to hand) and garlic powder and a pinch of...

6.5 this morning. Much higher than usual.

I agree, it would be interesting to know how many people are affected. But I don't have the discharge associated with thrush, or the itching. And wouldn't my doctor have explored this? Mind you, I've never had thrush, as far as I know.

Are you saying that you developed symptoms similar to mine while taking Dapagliflozin? That is, burning when peeing, although no infection detected, and yes it feels quite raw. But your sugars were quite high. Mine, with an A1c of 49, are nearly at the pre-diabetes level. It began to come down...

I might well do that. But I haven't seen it in local shops, so I'd have to order online and pay for delivery, making it an expensive treat - like the low carb sourdough bread already is!

From memory, the Thursday Cottage reduced sugar preserves lasted quite some time.