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Thanks to all for your kind words and thoughts. Just back from the having my blood taken. As usual, I was part of the levity, as they know me from my past, as I hate needles at best of times, but endure. For bloods, they always have to hunt for a vein, plus I may faint etc. But I am happy to...

Morning to you all This morning the ritual blood letting has shown a reading of 6.0 @ 04.40 After all the nice 5's I have had recently, bit disappointed as I have the 3 monthly blood test for the HbA1c today, and usual routine of water and nothing to eat after 6pm as advised by Nurse at...

Hi Gordy Welcome to the forums, I was diagnosed T2in February, and have found the site to provide a wealth of information for the newly diagnosed, along with members who are very knowledgable and helpful,. This alone, makes you feel less isolated on the Island of T2 diabetes and no question...

Good morning to everyone. Lady Vampira informed me today's reading was 5.5 at 0530. Wishing you all a Happy Tuesday

Hi I was diagnosed with T2 in February, and have one, and find it invaluable to follow how my BG is affected by foods, exercise etc., as the constant monitoring and self scans allows me to make informed decisions on my diet / exercise regime. I also feel, it shows I have some effective control...

I use a method of starting with the right hand, pricking the left side of fingers, moving from index finger to little finger, then do same for left hand. I then start with the right side of fingers one at a time moving through one hand to the next.

Good morning to you all. Today's result @ 06.15 was 5.6. Happy with that and fact have been in the 5's for several days now on morning tests. Have a happy Monday everyone

Hi I am unable to offer any advice, but I am sure someone will be along to give some advice shortly. You may find a wider audience if you post in the Fitness, Exercise and Sport Forum: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/fitness-exercise-and-sport.33/

I was curious about the alcohol wipes, as I generally wash my hands as I find warm water helps with the blood flow for finger prick. But if I wanted, I have access to pre-injection swabs at work (70% isopropyl alcohol), which are the right size and used for degreasing small metal components we...

Excuse my ignorance, but why would you not use an alcohol wipe if you have one? Before they take blood, my skin is wiped with an alcohol wipe, so I thought it would be OK to use one.

Good morning to you all on this misty/foggy morning (well it is here) Today I had a reading of 5.6, and that follows an evening where I had a small selection of fine cheeses (no crackers or fruit), and a rather splendid single malt whisky at 9pm last night May Sunday be a day of fun for you all

@Alexandra100 - Boots online do take the VAT off for diabetic supplies, you have to click on the 'Add to Basket' and you get a POP-UP , that asks: Will you be claiming the VAT back? Disabled or chronically sick people can claim VAT relief on purchases for personal or domestic use that are...

As a man, I can only say that as a strawberry blonde in my youth (OK a ginger), through to a salt/pepper haired man in his 50's moving to slowly to silver white, my legs have never been that hairy, and with light hair, what leg hair I have has never been noticed or an issue. As for cold feet...

I use a Freeestyle Libre, and as Bluetit1802 stated, there is no pain, but the loud click as you press the sensor into place using the applicator makes you jump the first time, as you steel yourself for the expected pain. The first time I applied the sensor and lifted the applicator away, I...

What about something like this for swimming https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZD7BAJY64/freestyle-libre-sensor-holder-clock-model

Hi I checked on the Boots and Asda websites, but nothing appeared in searches, so possible a local store arrangement, but will have a mooch for curiosity sake in local branches and ask

Hi I like many have found the Freestyle Libre a very use product to monitor my BG levels. But now, I have concerns as to the availability of replacement sensors as not only are Abbot restricting sales to existing customers on their online website to 2 sensors every 25 days, but I was also...

Good morning all Today's Vampira reading (drum roll please.........) is 5.4. Plus the Freestyle Libra showed between 1am and 3am I hovered around 4 Hoping for a similar day to yesterday and same over next few days as have dreaded 3 month blood test Wednesday, and while I know it probably will...

Thanks to all for your kind comments

Got the results for my first eye scans, and have been given an all clear with a healthy eyes report :) Also, a busy day today at work, rode, 50 minutes bike ride round trip, a lovely lunch of fried halloumi, on beetroot with a walnut salad, then took dogs for a walk for 40 mins. Then Vampira...