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  1. winephil

    Fiasp Quick acting insulin.

    I am very interested to know if anyone has tried this? After very many years on Humolog I think Fiasp would be a great improvement?
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    carbs and cals

    I tried to place an order for the book Carbs and Cals but see it is out of print. I have send a mail to the shop asking for news of a reprint. Would any one have a copy they do not use and could sell me. Happy to give my name and address. I am type 1 for 42 years, aged 83, but sure I could eat...
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    Luck with Libre

    I also live in France and have been using the Libre for about 2 years. First I paid and since June this year free. However there are problems with some batches on the accuracy. I have just returned two sensors to Abbott because they were reading between 30% and 60% higher than my NEXT USB. My...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    Yes I have returned my last captor to Abbott for a replacement. After 3 days the readings were between 25 and 40 percent higher than my Next USB. I have used Libre for almost a year but this is only the second one I have returned. I accept 10 to 15 percent différence as a price to pay for ease...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    WE have now been told that from June 1 2017 the Freestyle Libre will be available under the French healthcare system and reimbursed 100% up to 26 capteurs a year. I have used it from time to time buying from the internet but I have asked my diabetic specialist to give me the prescription as soon...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    I live in France where blood test strips are provided free on the health care system. But the Freestyle has to be purchased on the intenet as in UK . I have tried it five times but each time given up because results never equal my Contour Next USB sometimes 20% below or above. I would like to...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    I have just got my system in France after waiting over a year. Put on the sensor this morning but so far the reader refuses to recognise the sensor and tells me there is a problem. Will call French or UK helpline in the morning (Monday) but not sure what they will suggest?? Does anyone recognise...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    I am still waiting patiently in France for my Freestyle Libre. The French site promised they would tell me when they were available to order but no news.
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    Type 1 Whats happening with Freestyle libre?

    Many thanks for your comments. Today I logged onto the French site for a diabetic forum (vivreavecundiabete.com) and found a letter from Abbott saying they would contact all those who have registered in the course of January or February. I tried to check the site to make sure I was logged on and...
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    Type 1 Whats happening with Freestyle libre?

    I live in France with type 1 for 43 years and very good health. My diabetic specialist suggests I buy a Freestyle Libre but I cannot get any response from the French site as they say no stock of starter pack. I could buy from UK but prefer to measure in mg/l. and I suspect the UK systems are...
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    CONTINUOUS MONITORING

    I have not looked at the forum for several months. In the autumn there was a very active section reporting on the experinces with the Freestyle Libre monitor. I was considering buying one at that time but delayed as there seemed to be quite alot of problems with allergy on the sensor area of the...
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

    I was very keen to get one when I saw the advert in Balance Nov Dec but since reading your comments I think I will wait a bit longer. Also I see fthe inyterney that Abbott UK and Abbott France have no starter packs available. I live in France..
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    Forum on FreeStyle libre experience? I found a forum but have lost it now.

    I found a forum about people who have started using this but I cannot get it back. Does anyone know where I can find it.