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  1. Jon_B

    Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

    I used the Compeed, didn't need the craft punch as the sensor fired through it without a problem. Happy to report, no skin reaction this time. Bad news is, it fell off because there wasn't enough adhesive holding it on. Another £50 wasted. Sooooo, the answer seem so be a Compeed underneath...
  2. Jon_B

    Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

    Mine was a little out on the low end for the first 24 hours, but always fine after that. More importantly, my first Hba1C after using them for three months was 6.2, after 25 years of 8.8 to 9.2, which was a miraculous result for me. I think it's a great product, but yes, accuracy and the...
  3. Jon_B

    Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

    Thanks for the info, Andy. I have ordered a craft punch, hope I ordered the right Compeed, there seem to be many different products.
  4. Jon_B

    Newly diagnosed T1, questions and Scuba Diving

    I had the same experience when I wanted to start, Richmond BSAC flat out refused to deal with me, whereas Aquanauts in Kingston (PADI) were very supportive and encouraging, and the many club members I've had the privileged of diving with over the years have gone on to become some of the best...
  5. Jon_B

    Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

    First half a dozen sensors, no problem. Last three or four, bad and getting worse. Last sensor, my skin underneath got so weepy like a blister, the sensor fell off after a week. I waited three weeks before even trying another, but the new one is just as bad. When you say Compeed, do you mean...
  6. Jon_B

    Newly diagnosed T1, questions and Scuba Diving

    I might add, I always take glucose gels down with me, in my BCD, they are like little toothpaste tubes, and although I have never hypo-ed in the water, I do have glucose with me, even at depth. Also, I always let my buddy know (of course) and the signal of an "L" (for Low) on my forehead with...
  7. Jon_B

    Newly diagnosed T1, questions and Scuba Diving

    Hi Hannah, I'm Type 1, and have been since 1990. I started diving in 2007 and in the last 9 years have done around 200 dives, and have nearly finished my PADI Divemaster. I did all my training in the UK, as a cold-water Dry Suit diver, and was already up to 65 dives before I went to Egypt to...