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  1. simonr1

    worries

    At the moment they are looking to licence at least 3 other vaccines. You might be better off with one of those as they are all different. Stay safe and good luck.
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    Diabetic patches

    can you please report them on both of those as there are people who are easily taken in by the "dream" of being "cured". Just say they are scams.
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    Diabetic patches

    Hey there. I have been getting these ads removed from facebook. They are complete rubbish. They have no scientific back up. In fact as they are described as herbal they get around the need for testing on humans. I have contacted many of the people selling them and engaged in long and quiet...
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    hypo experience.

    It changed two weeks ago, forgot to update will sort that asap.
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    hypo experience.

    I've just started on a new med, and that is what is causing these hypos. My libre was showing under 4.0 I have a bag with all my stuff in it. had trouble was I couldn't get it unzipped straight away. I had another one as I was cooking and didn't even notice until I got an alert from my Maiomaio.
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    hypo experience.

    I use the Libre and Maiomaio so had that on my phone. I couldn't even undo the zip of my bag to get my blood testing kit.
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    hypo experience.

    Hey there. Today I had a hypo. I'm just wondering what other experience is. For me my mind/thinking seem to stay crystal clear, my body is what seems to let me down. I feel like a fraud because even though I know I am having a hypo and need help, my mind is also saying "there is nothing wrong...
  8. simonr1

    CGM. When do you see your sugar rise after/during a meal?

    It depends on what you are eating, are they slow action carbs or fast acting carbs? Also and I'm not trying to be funny, how quickly you eat. Mine usually start around 10 -20 minutes and pick after about 90-120 minutes. But everyone is different. You will get use to it. good luck.
  9. simonr1

    Personal Identification.

    Not for everyone, but you can see in my profile picture. Also have a alert neckless.
  10. simonr1

    Trulicity (Dulaglutide) side effects

    Hi, I started using Trulicity on Friday. As always before I start using a new medication I checked it out on the NHS website, looked at the possible side effects etc. I was just wondering what other peoples experiences are. Do these side effects last long? The main ones I am having are the...
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    Have you used sumifon diabetic patch to lower blood sugar

    If these are the patches you stick on the stomach over the belly button I wouldn't waste your money. I did a lot of research on these when they started to pop up on my FB newsfeed. I have a degree in Biochemistry and am a Science teacher, so have a good background in science. None of them have...
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    Treating my Depression and affect on BG levels

    Hey, I have just changed my antidepressant, the old stuff made me so tired I would sometimes sleep for 11 hours straight. The new meds are Mirtazapine, well after yesterday my BG levels are only just returning to normal. Usually I'm back to normal within 2 - 3 hours depending on how many carbs...
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    reducing my medication.

    Hi, sorry if this is not the right place, but I needed to share some good news about my diabetes. Saw my diabetes practitioner today and she has reduce my metformin from 2000mg a day to 500mg a day. She even talked about taking me off medication completely. Now have 3 months to see if it works...
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    I'm type two, but am having issues with my sugar levels, the Libre helps keep an eye on these things. I'm a teacher so it's not necessarily acceptable to do a blood test in front of my students. (I have in the past discreetly.) But with the Libre I can test even while I am teaching. If i feel...
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    I have been through UK and the UAE airports wearing them and not had an issue.
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    Swanley Asda. Not all Asda's have the pharmacies.
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    I get mine for £44 at ASDA. Have to sign a form. Also i think it depends on if the local heath authority prescribes them as they are not on sale where I live but where my Parents live they are.....
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    I get mine from ASDA...
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    So I got a reply from Abbott. "Thank you for contacting Abbott Diabetes Care and your support of our product. We are sorry to inform you that we do not support activating a new sensor a few hours after application. As per the information in the user's manual, sensor should be activated...
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    Some Info On The Freestyle Libre If Anyone Knows

    Thanks for all the replies. They are a great help.