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Type 1. ..Has anyone had one of these? As it's deliberately increasing your heart rate as exercise does, how do I judge what to do before I.e. carbs/insulin?.. Can you wear a sensor? I will ask but just wondered if anyone knew. Thanks!

What is the tdeal for a Type 1? I had a 24hr bp monitor and the doctor said being 130 approx in the day and 140 approx from 6pm to 8am (when I take meds)is fine. I also have glaucoma. So I'm worried tbh!

I have been prescribed Prednisolone to help me recover from chest infection. I took them yesterday morning and my blood sugar rocketed to 19 y early evening. My GP said nothing about this happening. I was awake half the night restless and by morning my sugar was normal after correction. No idea...

Can anyone help with this? Which arm do they put the cuff on? Can I even weara sensor? Help! Getting no answers anywhere

Hi, does anyone know if the cuff can be worn on same arm as sensor? Fitting monitor tomorrow. Getting no reply from hospital

Hi, a urine test has just shown my albunin/creatinine ratio as 3.16, should be less than 3. Anyone had this borderline figure? What treatment did you have. Can it be caused by a UTI? Does it mean kidney failure?

Whatis the latest version of Novopen please? I am on 5.ifeel asif I'm behind the times, my nurses don't ever suggest new equipment

Would be interested to hear from anyone on these and does it work for them. Started Lyumjev a week ago.

I am about to try Lyumjev after using Novorapud for years. Any tips, advice etc please?

Why does my Type 2 husband have to go on a statin? He is 75, not overweight, nonsmoker, non drinker, active, eats quite healthy. Hba1c in range. His cholesterol was 4.5. She never asked him what he ate or how active he was, just adamant that he goes on it. Whereas me, Type 1, overweight, with a...

After 44 years of Tyoe 1 and the danger of hypos/hypers ingrained into me from a young age, it sounds really daft considering other people's issues, butI have areal bock with doing exercise. I mean more than just a long walk. I mean tge gym. I have spent my life obsessed with having controlled...

Hi, i have been Type 1 for 43 yrs. Any thoughts or answers please. . I went to the doctor yesterday who diagnosed me with a chest infection and prescribed antibiotics. He asked me if I had been taking anything and I said Lemsip. Hesaid I should not take it because it raises blood sugar and...

M.y DSN said I could try the above. But my Samsung A34 is not compatible with the app but is compatible with De Xcom Clarity, the app you have alongside it. I have had my phone a year. So frustrating!! Don't want to change phone [emoji15]

I want to teach my husband to inject my arm - any advice/tips please? Like what to practise on, technique etc [emoji846]

Having real issues with Libre 2 , is Dexcom better?!?

Where can I find out what needles are allowed on prescription please?

Is this meter allowed on the NHS?

I need a new meter. I am partially sighted, so I really need one with a clear large display. I did research and liked Accuchek Instant and asked my DSzN. She s aid they could only suggest ones from 'the list" . Gluco Fix GK Tech. Anyone recommend? I explained toThe nurse at my GP surgery that...

Had constant leg ache for 3 weeks, a dull ache, and thigh ache like a bad strain when climbing stairs. Has anyone had this? Type 1 for 43 yrs. Blood sugars ok.

Really don't know how to start! Use Accuchek Aviva, which is discontinued but can still get strips. The MAIN issue is that I cannot read it any more and I need a different one. I am not asking for an expensive one. But my DSN was just going on about the cost, how many fingerpricks did i do in...