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Hi I use dexcom G5 here in U.K. Tried to contact dexcom sales in U.K. Several times on Friday it just rung and rung before going to message. Tried both numbers I have again today and it's coming up number not recognised, is anyone having similar problems or know what's going on? Thanks

started using this transmitter on my Dexcom G5 middle of September all working fine. Today at teatime my system suddenly stopped working with no warning and said I needed to re-pair sensor. When I got home tried to pair sensor and got the following error message " we are experiencing a temporary...

The book of words says you can get sensor and transmitter wet in bath, shower and even go swimming. I don't feel comfortable with this as fixing not secure and the kit is so expensive to see it float to the bottom of the pool!! I've tried tegaderm but just came off in water now trying opsite...

hi since mid Feb I've been using humulin I as my basal insulin, my right thigh where I inject my 8 units in the morning is ok apart from occasional bruising. Have now changed to 4 MM needles to try and prevent this brushing. My problem is my left thigh where I inject my bedtime basal, this is...

I have been doing some research on cgm, I have used the libre for over a year now and have been very happy with it. I was started on basal bolus insulin mid Feb and I found out that with the Dexcom G5 someone could see my readings via an app on their iPhone. This appeals to be greatly because I...

hi I am a t2, I was started on humulin m3 on Friday, am getting on OK with injecting over the weekend. Am seeing the diabetes practice nurse again today. Does anyone have any advice regarding using humulin m3. Also practical problem how do you do an air shot with your pen when out in public...

I am still testing and now struggling with the results. I have found that original oats so simple with some sultanas puts me up around 14-15mmpl/l. Toasted granary or wholemeal bread with some butter and marmite has a similar effect. I have looked at some other posts on the site but am really...

Hi Still working on getting my bg under control. While I was on metfomin SR 500mg OD I had a couple of occasions just before dinner so late afternoon that I felt very shaky. That was before I got my meter so cannot say what was happening with my bg but I am guessing it had gone lower than I am...

Hi Have brought the above little book because I realise even though I don't want to low carb I need to monitor how much carb am having. It makes sense that carb broken into sugars and so need to keep an eye on. The problem is looking through the book I don't know the bad values from the ok or...

Hi all, Was diagnosed with T2 end of July put on metformin. Before I was diagnosed I was experiencing frequent bouts of pins and needles in my hands. This has continued since diagnosis, even sitting here now typing I have pins and needles across the knuckles area. Has anyone heard of a link...

Hi all, I have heard about some Type 1 diabetics who experience a honeymoon period when they first start on insulin ie. it appears to kick start the production of some insulin hence they need to inject less. I was wondering can a similar thing happen when started on metformin, Thanks Jo

Hi, I ahave only just joined the forums so please be patient with me. I was diagnosed Type 2 diabetic on 31st July 2009 with fasting glucose results of 20 and 21. My GP started me on metformin MR 500mg once a day immediately. For the first couple of weeks I was very good and took the tablets as...