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Hi all,
I'm currently using the freestyle libre sensors and I'm a bit fed up with how inaccurate they have been recently and how many have been faulty. I've been using the libre for a while now but maybe it's time to try something else.
I've had a browse on some posts here and I've emailed...
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I was wondering if anyone could recommend any extra sticky tape or patch like things for a freestyle libre cgm that isn't micropore? (Severe allergy to micropore)
I've just started a two week trial and the sticky edge around the sensor is already coming away, I have used some plaster...
Hi guys! I hope you are all well?
I have a question regarding insulin and weight loss.
I have been using novorapid since diagnosis (type1) almost 5 years ago. I've been struggling to loose weight! [emoji849] which I gained a several months after diagnosis. I'm carb counting and low-carbing...
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So I'm having a bit of a bad time at the moment just found out that I am pregnant don't know how many weeks exactly but roughly around 4-5 weeks..
I've been type 1 for 3 years now just don't know how to take it really me and the other half always have said we don't want kids this...
So I was officially diagnosed 2 years and 7 months ago and my hba1c was all over the place after diagnosis it was 7% 6 months later it was 9% a year later 10% another year and later 10.9% I was struggling to get everything down BS (in double numbers), hba1c and weight, didn't have any support...
Hi all! I hope everyone is well :)
Just wanted to write about my excitement for my DAFNE course that I start tomorrow!! I'm really hoping that this will help me in my battle to lose weight but gain more knowledge of this illness that I have..
So.. I am type 1 and have been since 2012, well I...
Hi guys I hope you are all well :)
I entered a few competitions and won some different blood glucose monitors one of them is a Bayer Contour Next USB and the other is a OneTouch Verio IQ.. I was wondering if any of you guys use either both or one of these and could give me any info regarding...
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I know there is a few "insanity" topics on here but I feel like sharing my story as we are all different and everyone has their own story to tell..
So here's mine from the beginning of diagnosis to now! :) I was diagnosed with type 1 in April 2012 I weighed 10st back then and I was...
Hi guys,
I was wondering if any of you have done or tried or is currently doing the insanity workout? I'd like to get a bit more information on this regime before I do it.. Any info would be greatly appreciated! :)
Also if anyone has completed the workout what is it like ect ect,
Many...
Hi guys how are you all?
I've got a question about headaches, I've been suffering with them for the past fortnight and they are really bad, I struggle to concentrate on something and they are stop me sleeping sometimes.. I've rang the doctor and spoke to them about it and they said just to take...
Hi guys...
I was just wondering if anyone could help me with a few questions regarding "Zumba"
I'm looking to join a class to loose some weight..
Firstly I was wondering how much these classes cost?
Secondly I was wondering how good you guys think these classes are..
Thirdly I know you...
Hi guys I hope you are all well...
So I thought I'd share this with you all (A) to give myself a bit more self confidence and motivation and (B) maybe to see if I could get some tips off of you guys...
So the last month has been a hard one for me I hit rock bottom didnt want to do anything or...
Hi all, I hope everyone is okay and looking after themselves in this cold weather...
I was wondering if I could get some help...
The last time I went to the doctors I had my feet checked.. Docs said everything was okay but i questioned her about my toenails.. Now I hate feet with a passion...
Hello everyone, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a brilliant start the the new year,
I was just wondering if any of you could share your experiences and tips with losing weight??
I ask as I am currently loosing weight, last month I lost 10lbs this month however I feel my weigh in will...
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I just thought I'd share my day with you today...
I had a hospital appointment today regarding my diabetes of course..
Firstly I had to walk over 1 hour and a half in the freezing cold and slipped on ice this morning.. (not so great) anyway I get to the hospital and waited for my...
Okay guys I know it is that time of year.. For some it's a pain in the bum but for others it's fun.. I'm struggling as it is my first christmas being type 1 and I've no clue in what I should and shouldn't eat this year Ive been told chocolate is bad but others tell me it's okay to have some?!? I...
Hi guys.. How is everyone??
I was just wondering if there is any of you who have had trouble with weight gain since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? I was diagnosed on the 30th of April 2012... And since may this year I have put alot of weight on.. I'm on a controlled carb diet.. I...
Hi all, I'm Kerry and I have just joined the forum, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the 30th of April 2012, I'm only 20 and my whole life has been turned upside down since this april.. I'm currently using Insuman Basal in the morning and evening, also I am using Novo-Rapid with my meals...