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Hi Am hoping to get the Dexcom CGM, was looking at getting the Libre but after reading several posts on here have decided to go for the a Dexcom one. Rang Animas today & I was told it would cost £250 for starter kit. 4 sensors are £186. Lady said I need to get my pump nurse to email Animas to...

Hi I work by the river & seriously cold lately down there Today at work had to go outside to do some pressure washing-outside for about 5 mins. Came inside & my feet were that cold they were hurting & felt sick! We wear yellow oilskins & gloves (work with Mussels) I had in decent socks &...

Hi I have had cold now nearly for nearly 4 weeks, cannot shake it off!! Would ringing docs & seeing if they could give me any antibiotics to knock it on the head be an idea? Sick of feeling unwell & tired

Hi So I am seriously considering getting a CGM now Is the freestyle one the better one to get interns of longer use- 14 day wear instead of Dexcom which is just 7 days How do people find the libre? Many thanks

Hi Where I work is basically a big marquee/tent, work 2 shifts - 7.30-11am & 4-11pm With this lovely weather the marquee has been absolutely sweltering & a bit worried about he temperature for my pump Any thoughts? Also will have a look what is the legal working requirement?

Hi So had my hba1c result back - 57 not so good as last 1 Should I be worried about this result

Hi I've been on the Animas vibe since Tuesday. Please can anyone tell me if I need to change my set, what can I do to prime a new tubing/canola or do I have to rewind cartridge & start again. Last night numbers were 18, had a light tea, then swept up years for a good 40 mins, came in & was 18...

I am due for my upgrade in July, been down to clinic few weeks ago to see Animas rep,looked at the Vibe, seemed good. My nurse has said she'd like me to look at the Accu chek Insight so I can compare the 2 & decide. Spoke to my nurse the day I went to clinic & she said she'd let me know about...

Hi. Am meeting a friend later for coffee at Costa, what would you recommend I have,normally I always have something with Soya milk as lower carbs. We are going to be a while there as haven't seen each other for few months. Will probably want a couple of drinks

Hi Have mentioned about this, new job I've got office job. This am had usual breakfast, hour layer numbers were 6 (ideal) had my.lunch at 12.30 celery/cottage cheese & 3 oatcakes, gave correct dose, just done a bm -21 this is really frustrating for me!!! Should I just take very low carb food in...

Hi Have been at work today (office job) Had my usual breakfast egg & toast. BM was 7 about an hour after. Took 3 rice cakes for a snack & celery & Marmite for lunch. Did a BM & it was 17! Don't see how I got to that. Trying to stick to low carb too

Had my results today from last week's hba1c -56 been told this is ok, is it really?

Hi I have posted about this before so sorry I am due to be starting lambing this week. Basically active all day, I will start with a good breakfast - porridge. Am thinking to take foodwise- apple, banana, oatcake/rice cake, soup or sandwich for lunch. It may sound daft but don't want to...

Hi Have had a cold for the last 4 weeks,still hanging on! Basically the past week my numbers have been running much higher than normal This morning woke up & bm was 4, had usual breakfast- half hour later - 14.8, gave insulin for this, about an hour later bm-21.8 & feeling hanging!! Changed my...

Hi Haven't had the best of days with numbers, sight issue! Changed insulin & changed cannula twice, didn't want to work in leg, before tea I was 12 highest I've been all day! So I gave 1 unit to bring it down, had burgers for tea & salad & as weather was so nice had 1 Stella Artois cidre, an...

Hi Got up this morning & bm was 3.2, had my breakfast,gave insulin for it,walked dogs, went to work, was out & about & thought i'd better check numbers- 25.9 :( great!! Not sure what all that was about, whether big rebound from low this am. I have had a cold since Friday & taking Lemsip...

Hi Has anyone got a Nutribullet? My other half has just ordered me one. I'm on a pump & he thought it would be a good thing to get me. Watched a bit of advert on it & looks pretty good Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I am cooking a chilli tonight & was wondering would cauliflower rice go with it or is it best just to use normal rice? Also how best to make it? Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I have started another job,it's only for 3-4 weeks. It is a active day,on your feet, sometimes running about,pretty physical!! I take some malt loaf,banana & maybe a hot x bun as well as a roll for lunch & yoghurt. Was just wondering if there was anything better to eat that would give me...

Hi I went for my HBA1C the other day, it was good- 5.5 so pleased with that. Unfortunately my cholesterol was a little high-6.2 I have got 3 months to get it down before next blood test. I have posted about this before- got a weak spot for single cream in coffee & tea, haven't had any since the...