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  1. Clementine68

    Libre Sensor Question

    I have been in the libre Sensor now for 6 weeks. When I had the demonstration from the Abbott Rep she said to put a new sensor on a day before the current one ran out because it takes about 24 hours for the sensor to give the correct reading. So I have done this but wondered whether others who...
  2. Clementine68

    Fruit ratio different to normal carbs

    I am trying to lose weight and eating fruit for breakfast most days and a no carb salad or salad and fruit for lunch. Whenever I have just fruit my bolus ratio has to be 2:1+2. If I have the same amount of carbs but 'normal' carbs such as toast or cereal my ratio is 2:1. I also have to inject 2u...
  3. Clementine68

    Using stevia in gluten free baking

    I am coeliac as well as being type 1 and considering trying to use stevia instead of sugar in my baking. I just wanted to know what experience people have with this in baking. I have never even tried stevia so not sure if it even tastes nice but as myself and my two older brothers are type 1 and...
  4. Clementine68

    How long before you drive should you test your blood?

    I have always wondered but not been able to find anything. How long before you drive should you test your blood ie 10 minutes, 20 minutes. In the morning I test my blood before having breakfast and unless is below 4 I do not test it again before I drive about 45 mins later. I don't really want...
  5. Clementine68

    Does anyone else feel hypo type symptoms when high?

    I have been diabetic since I was 15 (1984) and recently I have been feeling like I was having a hypo, feeling hot and uncoordinated but when I test my blood it is usually in the higher numbers of 13-15. Just in case you are thinking it, it's not the menopause been and done that . Does anyone...