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I've just trialled the dexcom g5 for a week and decided against using it. I'm not sure if the transmitter is transferable but seems like a waste to throw it out as they are so expensive. so if anyone can find a use for it I'm happy to post out to someone. Please send me a direct message if...

Hi Has anyone ordered freestyle libre sensors from a pharmacy? My latest order from Abbot has been on hold for a week due to low stocks so I called them up and they advised I could be waiting another 2 weeks but it might be quicker to try at Boots. I've called boots this morning and they've...

Hi all, might sound like a stupid question but I'm down to my last sensor after two fails so don't want to screw the last one up. My current sensor has become slightly detached (1 week in) and now reads LO permanently. But it's still active. How do I kill it so I can start my new sensor. I've...

Hi all, I remember reading somewhere that painkillers can disrupt cgm readings. Thus far I've avoided taking any whilst using the freestyle libre but I've been advised to use ibuprofen gel to help my knee recover from an injury. Has anyone got any experience in this?

11 days into a sensor and it fell off. I felt it nagging a little bit as I was out for a jog this morning and when I looked it was hanging off. Is there any sense in complaining, given that I can't really prove it?

Sorry if this has been covered before but I couldn't find it when searching. I'm switching to levemir after about 10 years on lantus. Main reason being I've had a few issues with it absorbing too quickly. I had a rule on lantus that I couldn't go for a run in the 6 hours after am injection...

Found this table which estimates how much 1g of carbohydrates would raise your bg level in a type 1 based on weight. (Assuming no other food / insulin on board) Interested to see how other people compare against this as for me it suggests 10g of carbs would raise my bg level by 1.7mmol but I...

I've had a bit of a turn since Friday. My insulin sensitivity has really increased and I'm not sure why. I do a lot of exercise but I've been in a similar routine for a long time and not changed anything dramatically. I've been eating a lower carb diet since January (typically 80g - 100g a...

Using my libre, I've found a nice bean casserole has a perfect response to my insulin. I actually have to after I finish as the release of glucose is so slow. But today I took a portion in for lunch that had been in my fridge and for a few days and in under an hour my blood glucose spiked. As...

I've learned recently that when carb counting your food you should deduct fibre. This surprised me as I've been doing this for 10 + years and assumed I knew everything there was to know. Maybe I got told in the early days and just forgot. It does help explain why some food e.g. beans seem to...

I've just started using my libre today. I was keen to try out the glimp app as it means less kit to carry around with me. I also found an app called liapp which is a more basic version. I hadn't realised they would give different readings. I guess they must all use different algorithms to...

When I go to the gym and do resistance / strength training my blood sugar level spikes, typically rising by 4mmol to 8mmol. I know this is common in type 1s I've always assumed I can't do much about this and tend to stick to cardio, but joining these forums I've seen a few suggestions...