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Hi MikeEMike I do think this happens more than we think. I have at least 1 day a month when I’m sure someone changes my insulin into water as it has little or no effect on my BG after eating. I do as you 15-30 prior to eating see my bg staying level for an hour and think perfect then watch as my...

I was [emoji638][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]] very unusual age according to the consultant at the time [emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji637] now and you are so right the change you have to make is huge… but your husband will get there he will start to understand how...

Hi Tony[emoji639][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]] you make some great points which I appreciate I am now trying to eat more and am feeling full when I do eat which I’m hoping is a step forward but I know it will take time. I’m not going to over worry about what I...

Usually breakfast is wholemeal toast, lunch is again Wholemeal bread and crisps then evening meal varies all home cooked food though I think I’m just trying too hard to keep in range and believe eating less is the way forward when obviously it’s not. I have an appt. with the DSN in 2 weeks so...

Hi - may I ask a quick question…. I am Type 1 and have been for 34 years pretty good control always 80% plus in range but struggle with maintaining my weight. I’m usually 10st 4Lbs but had a virus a couple of weeks ago and am now 10st. Now I’m not the biggest of guys but I’ve noticed the weight...

Lager is a difficult one as they all have carbs in them.. I like a lager but I’ve cut it right back now and am close to deciding enough now just stop drinking lager someone I read recently called it liquid toast which for me it is. Holidays cause me no issues when drinking I switch from diet...

No way I’d wait until over 17 you know what’s best for your body and to me 17 is too high. Morning novorapid takes around 1 hr to kick in lunchtime around 30 mins and dinner around 30 mins. We are all so different which does make it slightly more challenging and of course the dreaded colds etc...

I have something very similar I have been T1 for 32 years never been a heavy person most I’ve ever weighed was 11st 2lbs at my heaviest. Height 5ft 7” . Now weigh 10st 4lbs but feel fine, normal carbs a day = 140 which I’m not sure is low carb but I’m not trying to do a low carb diet at all...

Call your doctor I was exactly the same explained the situation and was quickly prescribed a viagra type product that has changed everything for me and my wife…. Don’t be embarrassed at all this is so important just go and have that conversation good luck [emoji1303]

I still struggle with breakfast after 30 years of trying so many different combinations the one that I know works for me is eggs and bacon with mushrooms but I just don’t have the time to do this every day. Cereals are a definite no no it doesn’t matter which one always gives me a rise I have...

Hi I have the same issues with my bolus injections.... I carb count and use the Libre but recently struggled with my breakfast especially some days it can take 1hr for the insulin to kick in hence I get a higher reading than I’d like. Consequently of an evening totally the opposite bolus kicks...

I am not on a pump but use the Libre and agree with the previous post but I have noticed the longer I’m using it (3months now) the more accurate it seems to be. It is around 15 mins previous to any blood test but shows accurately if you are going higher or lower or nice and steady overall though...

I’m fairly certain you only need to satisfy one of the criteria , you have to sign a contract and adhere to the rules which for me was fine... One note I would add it is like big brother watching your BG 24/7 which is slightly weird as I’ve been so used to blood testing as and when needed as I...

The criteria is simple having now been taken onto a 6 month freestyle Libre trial. 1 reduce your HBA1C by using the Libre 2 Finger pricking currently more than 8 times a day You still need to finger prick if you have low reading from the Libre but you get a new monitor to use as the trade off...

Hi - this mirrors mine exactly having worn a libre for 2 weeks this has shown up in my graph during the night so about to meet my DSN to review and resolve during the day pretty good readings. Must admit after 27 years as a diabetic never thought my sugars went this high during the night so...

Hi all - just finished a 2 week trial of the Libre and have found some very interesting details about my diabetes which after 27 years of being a diabetic I'd know but it seems every day is a school day... So benefits are:- Instant result Ease of use Log of data Easy to read graph Easy to fit...

Hi - well into my 4th day and to be fair I am not using the sensor for bg readings as such but the trends and the graphs are very interesting. The sensor has settled now and are close to my actual meter readings but not close enough for me to manage my day to day bg. Still positive about the...

I also have had odd readings while using the libre v blood monitor in one case 8.2 libre v 18.1 blood glucose ( not one of my better readings ) but the difference really shocked me. The low readings on the libre below 3 are incorrect as each time my actual bg is + 2-3 so the the 5-6 region (more...

Hi just had a trial libre and struggling slightly with it but I think it's more me than the libre. Put the sensor on last night. My bloods glucose is very good normally but wanted to trial the unit while playing golf and over Xmas ideal time I hope. Glucose results seem to be a lot lower via the...