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    DIY face masks & info on wearing masks effectively...

    Hello, Thank you for this excellent description of why we need to wear a mask to protect others in our communities. I have started forwarding this article on to other people. I hope more people will get to see it and this information will be more widely understood.
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    Use the FreeStyle Libre as a CGM alarm

    Hello everybody, Thank you all for this good advice. I will pass this on to my son and hopefully he will use it. He has his Libre connected to his phone which is really useful especially when he goes out. Now this is the next stage which will give him better results in the long run. Ellen
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    Use the FreeStyle Libre as a CGM alarm

    Hello, Is there any way that the FreeStyle Libre can be used as a CGM alarm to avoid nightime Hypos or highs. The Libre is a great advance but it doesn't solve the problem of hypos when someone with Type 1 is asleep. Has anyone ever tried keeping a dog as an alarm system? Ellen
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    Type 1 and living alone, is it safe?

    Hello Everyone, Thank you for your very prompt replies. I think the final answer is, it is important to cultivate good friendships with reliable neighbours! I guess staying organised is very important too. Ellen
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    Type 1 and living alone, is it safe?

    Hello Everyone, I would like to know if anyone has opinions and advice about the safety and possible challenges of someone with Type 1 Diabetes living alone. I am thinking of the issue of hypos in the middle of the night or early mornings, also the difficulty of staying motivated to manage...