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eventually got blood tests done Hba1c 44 one less than last time was expecting it to be higher

After my other post CGM here is the follow up my initial Libre 2plus course time 1 hour (was longer) after we were all there 18 of us the course started a general welcome and we all received a sensor (I also received a reader as phone is ancient) initial introduction and how to set up on your...

yesterday (1/10/2026) I had my flu jab since then my finger pricking readings have been high as in waking fast 11.0 is this likely to be the flu jab I am a little alarmed ?

after 19 months of finger pricking I had a review from the surgery pharmacist re a Libre 2plus I thought it was going to be there and then bit there is a training day on the 12 October where some one from Libre will be present I did mention I do not have a smart phone or a phone capable of...

Just been for a box of 100 to be told by pharmacy they are problems getting these. this happened before and managed to get some at another pharmacy. Any one else having problems with them ?

I have had texts and now a letter from my Dr's re getting a CGM to be honest I don't have a modern phone to read it so it would be a waste if time surely ?

Went to Dr's this afternoon to book blood test and annual review to find out they are not doing any test for now due to labs being on strike any other areas having similar problems ? Lancashire (East) here

This probably is nothing to worry about but some times when I inject into my arm I get a drop or two of blood when removing the needle Is this a common occurrence ? Probably not but thought I would ask

Today (due to the shortage of Trurapi) I start on Novorapid, my initial impression is how cheap the pens feel compared to the Sanofi ones, dial feels loose and flimsy. Used same dose 8 units with first food more to follow

I am coming to the end of my Trurapi insulin and have for now to use Novorapid due to the Trurapi having a national shortage (no pharmices around my area have it either) today when I went for my other prescription I was given another lot of novorapid, the girl asked me have you started using...

Any one else heard about this ? Had to visit 3 pharmacies before I could get any

Is this something that can be a problem with diabetic men ? Once again I have a boil starting in my groin, this has not happened for a long time but have had them there before (same place) and delightfully woke to one this morning Will soon be usung the trusted Epsom salts paste to draw it

I know this is the same fungus as the dreaded thrush so is this also common with diabetes ? I do tend to get it more that once a year, try and use different treatments each time presently using good old Mycota

when using the Tuojeo pen to inject it was hard to press as I was injecting, when removing the needle from the oen all seemed well so I tried the oen (not injecting me) and a small balloon came where the rubber seal is this got bigger so I disposed of the pen, I will keep a check on my levels...

Title says it all reading of 2.8 eating loads before bed it that too low ???

Has any one else had to use this and found their blood sugars have gone lower or is this maybe just a co incidence ? I have used this antibiotic for 7 days and found lower reading that usual not hypo reading just better

Has any one else who uses these experienced problems getting them ? second tome my usual pharmacy said they were having prolbems getting them. Went to another pharmacy and was lucky but the girl said there are manufacturer issues with them at the moment

I have always wondered with using Toujeo being 3 times strength, and I am using 45 units a day, If I were to use a standard strength insulin would I have to use 135 units a day ? Or are the pens delivering different amounts per unit ? lets say standard strength 1 unit is a greater amount then 1...

After a 6 month review my Hba1c is still 45 my DN was very pleased with that saying ok it is still the same but 45 is not bad at all compared to your original 129, your Blood press 120/68 text books and a cholesterol of 21 whatever you are doing Mark it is working keep doing it. I have put on...

Has any one else slowly come off metformin ? Since my Hba1c's have gone much lower I asked to come off Metfromin due to its horrendous side effect on me. After 2 months without I have had had no change to any reading both finger pricks and last Hba1c. I am however using Trujeo and Trurapi