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Hi Thom, this has happened to me very occasionally – the last time was just a few days ago actually. Generally it's nothing to worry about and will go away on its own (my one on Monday was around for a few hours).

Thanks and all the best to you too :)

Hi Jottie! First of all, well done on adopting low carbohydrate as a way of eating; it really does help massively with blood sugar control when balanced correctly. It's definitely tricky to get that balance right at first though. The standard way of thinking about hypos is that you haven't...

Hi esdiener, I was on Lantus for well over a decade, and had all sorts of problems with it. I don't think I'm the only one either. My problems were with blood sugar control though, not the act of injecting itself. If you're getting good results and it's just the act of administering the dose...

Thanks, I thought that would probably be the case. I've just done it that way as my DSN was adamant that the hole in the middle of the sensor needed to be exposed to the air. I don't know why that would be, but I thought it would probably be best to follow the advice.

HI Gabbii, I love using the Libre (can you tell from my profile picture?). I got one back in October and it gives me so much more information than before. It does have some quirks, and I spent the first couple of months stressing that the sensor was going to fall off or fail the whole time...

I pretend it’s a temporary tattoo and wait for it to wash off on its own.

Hi Paula, I've only had experience with the Freestyle Libre so can't speak for others (e.g. Dexcom). I've been really pleased with the Libre though. As mentioned above, it's a flash glucose monitor rather than a CGM: the sensor on your arm continuously monitors your levels (and stores the data...

Hi Mad76, I think short-acting works for around 4–5 hours, with its peak at about 1 hour. So at 3am it should be out of your system. Therefore you're correct that your 3am hypo could well be down to your basal dose. One other thing to mention: I was on Lantus for over a decade, but I switched to...

This is, unfortunately, an extremely common thing, often referred to as the 'Dawn Phenomenon'. For a lot of us, our blood sugars rise for a while after we wake. My breakfast is about half the size of my lunch. But I need 4.5 units of fast acting for breakfast as opposed to 2.5 units of fast...

I’ve been using the Libre since October. Most sensors have been great. However, I put one slightly further down my arm a few months back. That one absolutely caned! No bruising like yours, and the readings were fine, but it was not at all comfortable for a few days.

Hi SareN and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear about your issues and your miscarriages – there aren't words to express how awful they are. It's fantastic that you found about LCHF so quickly; really well done on that count. It could well be that you are Type 1 instead of Type 2, although...

I’m loving all these replies. Abbott should come up with a secret nod and include instructions in the packaging for when we come across each other in the (post-Covid19) wild.

I’m glad it’s not just me that likes doing this sort of thing!

I was on my way back from a necessary supermarket trip this morning and saw a guy by his back gate at the bottom of my street. He moved well out of my way as I went past and I gave him a nod and a thanks. As I did so, I noticed a Libre sensor on his arm. I got far more excited about this than...

Yeah I’d definitely go down that route. When I started on Tresiba it was NHS funded but restricted – only my diabetic specialist could prescribe it for me. Now though GPs can prescribe it too so you should be fine. Just be sure to chat with a healthcare professional about dosing requirements as...

I found Lantus to be really unpredictable as a basal insulin (I was on it for 14 years but never paid much attention to my levels). When I started trying to control my Type 1 diabetes 6 years ago I still had big problems, even with a low carbohydrate diet. I switched from Lantus to Tresiba...

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[Spoiler Alert] The Coronavirus is causing a few problems out there. Currently I'm able to get hold of everything I need for my Type 1 diabetes, but I feel it's prudent to plan ahead in case of supply issues. Currently I treat any low blood sugars with dextrose tablets. I've stocked up with a...

Well said. I've just been chatting with a customer service assistant about a delayed delivery, and I was horrified when she said it was a nice change to speak to someone grateful and polite.