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Hi wes.w I am an IOS user have been getting the same alerts. Thanks for your suggestion to back up data

Hi I am also a dexcom one user. For ME it has been much more accurate than Libre 2. It ranges from being 0.3 to 1 mmol different to finger pricks. I place the sensor on either of my arms or either side of my abdomen. I think it is more accurate on my arms. I might be worth giving dexcom a call...

Morning AnnieEcowarrior Sorry you have had this experience. Libre when it works is great piece of kit. Abbott should should send you a replacement sensor free of charge. Just give them a call. They may ask you to return the faulty sensor to them so hold onto it till after you have spoken to them

Yes there are 3 Dexcom’s Dexcom 1 , G6 and G7 Hope it works ok for you

Morning lis@41 No Dexcom 1. This is now available on prescription

Hi lis@41: I recently swapped from Libre 2 to dexcom 1. My experience has been positive . I had so many issues with Libre 2. With dexcom 1 there have been some but relatively few. I hope you find the same

Morning Kazza63 I was in actually the same position as yourself. This was before the before the issues occurred with the introduction of the changes to make Libre into a CGM. At that point Abbott told me that the iPhone SE was the only iPhone there was a problem with. I upgraded to an iPhone 12...

No issues with the size of Dexcom One. You can also place Dexcom in more places than Libre so that for me is helpful. Hope you get things sorted

Hi Mike88 I really appreciate your frustrations. I have recently gone through similar. I have changed to Dexcom One. And what a difference. I realise this is not the same for everyone but for me, no signal loss, no alarms 2 & 3 times a night saying I am low when I am not. I even changed my...

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Thanks for that. That is reassuring. I do worry that I am not going to get my licence. I am glad I do not have go through every year. Thanks again

Thanks. I do not like the thought of being without my licence.

It must be. They sent me all the forms in the post

Thanks for your help. I also have to send an updated photograph

Thanks for your prompt replies. I was told I could not apply online. I have several issues in addition to type 1 which I understand precludes you from doing on online. The other issues are not causing any problems so hopefully it will al go smoothly Thanks again

Hoping for some help here. I am currently re-applying for my driving licence. Just the normal 3 yearly renewal. No issues. Can Someone tell me if I have to send my current licence with the completed forms. Not very keen to be without my driving licence and I know it can take some time till...

Hi Alan6240 i have Dupuytrens in both hands. I has been there for many years, long before I was diagnosed with Type 1. Mine has been slow in developing I had needle fasciotomy in one hand and injections in the other one. The treatments have had some effect. Hope you get some help from...

Hi Kosiejelly Following my diagnosis as LADA I was like you on a low dose of basal. I have gradually crept up to 12.5 units of basal. The increase has happened over about 3 years, With LADA my understanding is that the honeymoon period is longer. Being diagnosed with diabetes takes some...

Morning conniecar. I have the same experience when scanning with my phone. Happens most times I scan. I am currently using the reader because I am getting signal loss alarms constantly

I had 2 sensors pack in yesterday, permanent Signal loss. No matter what I did I could not resolve the issue. I contacted Abbot and after 45 minutes during which many things were tried some of which I had already tried they told me there were ongoing problems with the iPhone SE and the Libre...