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The insertion filament is not plastic - it would not conduct electricity if it was. It may not show up on an X-ray though because it is so fine, OR as Jaylee points out, it was never there in the first place.

I have just learned that Novo Nordisk has decided to phase out Levemir production. This has (apparently) already happened in USA and over here in Europe we have the luxury of being able to get supplies until the end of 2026. As someone who experienced severe myalgia using glargine based insulin...

I've been using Dexcom One for a couple of years now and never had a problem with it. Personally I find it infinitely more reliable than Freestyle.

It is not always totally down to lifestyle choices. It can be inherited, do you have any family history of high cholesterol levels? The only thing I see in what you've written above is possibly the nuts. Do you eat many? Brazil nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts are higher in saturated fat.

Hi @Pittston Firstly, it's important not to get too hung up on individual readings. The main reason fot this is that blood glucose meters for home/personal use are not precise. They are usually only accurate within about +/- 15% due to the biological nature of the enzymes in the test strips. (I...

Sadly, there is no "normal" in diabetes management. If I did the same test I would get different results to you and if you did the same test several days in row, you may see different results each time too. I find that eggs can be a bit strange. If I eat say, eggs on toast, then I ignore the...

Have you been given any follow up appointments? I see too often in the UK that diagnosis comes down to, slim = T1 and overweight = T2. T1's often undergo a period of rapid onset with high thirst, frequent urination and uncontrollable weight loss but it can also take longer. Differentiating...

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Android or iOS ? Have tried simple things like switching Bluetooth off/on and maybe restarting you phone?

@Mountainlad Lantus side effects? OK, this NHS webpage will help you with the "common" items. lantus side effects But I was not in the common group. After I'd been taking it for a couple of years I developed myalgia (muscle pains). It started in the shoulders and then the legs to the point...

DISCLAIMER : - None of what follows constitutes medical advice. I am just making conversation ! Have you ever tried taking Lantus in the morning ? Or splitting the dose? I used to be a Lantus user (now Levemir) and I experimented with different things including taking it at different times...

Hi @Pambo123 I think Libre has always been a bit hit and miss so I'm not sure that your problems are specifically related to Libre 3. I switched to Dexcom ONE (due to adhesive allergy issues) and don't have any issues with it at all. Sensors last 10 days officially - but there are ways of...

Please take a look at this information page - if your HbA1c is below 42mmol/mol then (in the UK) you are non diabetic. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-test.html But if you are in any doubt, go back to your doctor for another test as the results may change quickly.

Hi @NewbieHelp Because HbA1c is an average over the past 2 to 3 months it cannot be deduced from any single reading. Therefore you shouldn't really read backwards from a single glucose reading and try and use it to deduce a HbA1c number. If your blood glucose level was 7.9 for 100 readings then...

Hi @tom1179 Are you in the UK? This information page will explain blood glucose level and HbA1c numbers. 48mmol/mol is given here as the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. I don't think that automatically means medication will be prescribed (unless you're T1), you may be asked to revise your...

The Savvio is available from Amazon and other on-line retailers. I found one web page stating that the Luxura was discontinued in 2014 - I cannot find anyone selling it.

I had the invite, I ignored it. Not very helpful am I :banghead: I'll wait until I cannot log in any longer.

I would suggest getting yourself a consultant in Dubai. Kings College operates a clinic in Dubai - (there are others if you google search)

If you'e in the UK or Europe, your meter should comply with ISO standards. That will be in the accompanying documents somewhere. You may find this information page useful.