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  1. M

    X drip

    Thanks. I've asked on the Facebook page too. Hoping someone can help.
  2. M

    X drip

    Thank you. I initially thought it was a setting..just no idea what. ..I've looked through. I don't suppose you know if nightscout sync should be enabled ??
  3. M

    X drip

    I think you are right, I may just have to give up and resort to physical scanning and the libre link .
  4. M

    X drip

    No I havnt. Didn't even realise the tab existed. Thanks. Will go have a look now
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    X drip

    Hi all Hoping someone can help.here. I've tried on the Facebook page but no luck I've basically downloaded x drip for first time as I have now started the libre 2 s My understanding was I dont need to physically scan anymore..basically it'll send reading to my phone every 5 mins Anyway I'm a...
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    Strong question- what do you think caused your diabetes (type 1)

    No family history of type 1 at all Diagnosed at 42 I'm.convinced it was linked to a very very stressful year with a few traumatic events for me (Purely guess work)
  7. M

    Too much insulin

    Its been 3 weeks for me so far , fingers crossed it gets easier . It s just so very scary. Did u end up in hospital or calling an ambulance?
  8. M

    Type 1 High sugars

    Personally for me novorapid in the morning is really really slow. I need to.inject at least 30 mins before breakfast
  9. M

    Too much insulin

    Yes . This happened to me a couple of weeks ago I've been trying to.post about it since. So so awful Scared me really badly. First time ever this has happened to me. Family had to call an ambulance. I had to.go to.hospital. Ever since I've been really really upset and suddenly injecting...
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    Libre 2 help

    Thank you so much !!! Such a relief to know I don't need to go back to scanning. Also the miaomiao has Probably had its day From your message I'll most likely go for the easiest and simplist option, the diabox. Once more you guys on this forum are miles ahead in knowledge to the medics, so...
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    Libre 2 help

    Thank you both for your replies. More sense out of you guys than the so called specialist nurse this morning. Forgive me though, I'm quite a dinosaur when it comes to tech. Am I correct in understanding from your replies On my samsung s10 plus I can download diabox or xdrip (is oop2 apk...
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    Libre 2 help

    Hi all, I have been using the libre 1 since diagnosis as type 1. I was lucky enough to get it on my nhs prescription pretty much straight away. Anyway, its been great. I use it with a mio mio and glimp. So this means I dont have to scan, except once at the start, basically the data is sent via...
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    Bell’s Palsy & Type 2, advice please

    Hi there My mum, a type 2 diabetic had bells palsy once. We were really worried that it w a a stroke initially, but thank goodness it wasn't.. we managed to get her to the gp that day. She had steroids, eye drops, etc. Gp said as she went in straight away recovery would be quick She was...
  14. M

    Experience with citalopram?

    Hi there, My mums type 2 and took this for years. Didn't give her any issues with blood glucose levels, or any other side effects.
  15. M

    Number of daily injections

    I'm on novorapid and Lancaster. usually 6 injections a day (at least) 1 of Lantus. 3 novorapid before meals Plus couple more for corrections, or snacks etc.
  16. M

    Hi, new here type 1 for 14 years with needle phobia!

    Hi there I use Bd autoshield needles for my injections. They don't gave the needle exposed at all, so maybe they'd help you. Theyre quite pricy compared to normal needles but I get them prescribed by my gp.
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    Insulin in warm climate. All advice welcome.

    I've moved from England to North Africa, where it gets pretty hot. keep insulin in fridge but if I'm out and about during the day I keep my pen in my handbag and have not had any issues. Short periods really though. I also bought frio wallets because travelled for 4 days with no fridge...
  18. M

    Immigrating, Visa's and Diabetes

    probably not a comparable country, but here in Algeria , I got my residency without diabetes being an issue. They checked HIV and TB
  19. M

    Is it possible to still eat desserts sometimes?

    Personally I eat them often.. Just try to make sure I take the right amount of insulin
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