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I wondered if anyone else has had this problem. Whenever I go for a run, no matter how long, I always end up spiking afterwards. Today I managed to keep my bg at a steady 5-5.5 throughout the entire 30mim run (I have the freestyle libre). When I got home it had dropped to about 4.2 and after 20...

I'm on insulin injection. I've kind of managed to sort out having less insulin to carb ratios for if I go after a meal. I was mainly looking for a snack that would do me for those times when it's unplanned and I have no insulin in my system. Like maybe 2/3 hours after lunch or breakfast or something

To all the cyclists out there, I was wondering if you had any tips for pre cycling snacks? I've found that cycling is the only sport I can guarantee will drop my blood sugar every time, even an easy bike ride (although though not so much). Have any of you found any super long lasting carb...

Thanks for that. Have you noticed any difference in the readings between your arm and stomach? Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on any experience they've had placing the sensors anywhere other than the arms? I've recently purchased one and am loving it so far but it's not exactly the most inconspicuous thing! Thanks :) Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

I'd get one from your gp just to be safe but never have I once been asked for mine! Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

I recently had the same problem with the morning lows and then spikes after my morning porridge. To sort it out I started eating dinner earlier (around half 6) so that I could sort out my post dinner levels before bed. That seemed to get rid of the morning lows. To stop the spikes I've switched...

If I were to have diet lemonade and vodka that would sort out the high bg, but I'm not sure how to stop the low from occurring.

Wondered if anyone has any tips for a night out? Last couple I've been on I tend to go very high and then very low as the night went on so I've avoided alcohol for a long time. I Want to be able to keep my blood sugar a bit more stable but not really sure how. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum