Partly right guardian 4 or simplera
You CAN use xdrip but does not direct connect there is a method that xdrip can log into carelink and get the data
Once in xdrip the data can be sent to Nightscout or any other app that can recover data from xdrip. So I’ve successfully run on Samsung watches...
It’s difficult
My cardiologist has put it this way ‘almost no one dies from diabetes’ it’s always something else that has been complicated with diabetes heart and kidney issues being the big ones
An hba1c of 48 or more can be indicative of diabetes so I can see why they may want to stress the...
Basically no…. It can be done with lots of fuss you can find a method to upload to Nightscout then find an app or method to send that to the watch
The only watch there is an actual app for is the Apple Watch but this still need the phone it does not connect to the pump
The best way is to...
I was driving hgv and had a physical job when starting I just booked the training day off
Just keep an eye on bg and have hypo treatment handy
Not really an excuse to go sick
In fact in 15 years I’ve never had a sick day due to diabetes even if I wake up high/low
I just fix it and continue
And whilst dexcom was quite good for me... I did get cases where it would be wildly out
My personal view is that the simplera has been slightly better for me that the dexcom... I stress the (for me)
For standard licenses you will NOT loose your license
If you have HGV or PCV you WILL lose your license for a minimum of 6 weeks more likely 3 to 6 months
This is something where the goal posts tend to change at one point nocturnal 'severe nocturnal' hypos were acceptable now they are not... severe = requiring help of another to treat
Hypos where you treat yourself are acceptable.
The current rules for group 2 drivers is if you have a severe...
The only thing that prevented me switching is the small reservoir size if the omnipod it only holds 200u and I use close to 100u a day, so would not achieve the 3 days of the pod
Oh and tge fact that in the UK you can use a mobile phone you need the PDM so actually that can be more hassle than...
If the instant is already paired it will refuse further pairings so you need to delete those on the meter
If there is no menu todo that you can reset the meter the instruction are easily found on Google involves taking the batteries out
I think we all get a rise in the morning, it's the body preparing to wake up and for the day ahead
I think it's more a case of how much each individual rises and how the body deals with it
A non diabetic body would get the extra release of glucose but the body would instantly break it down...
I think knowledge is improving at one point most over 30's were told they were type 2.. as was the case for me
It was only my pushing my consultant 8 years later that I was going to stop insulin that further testing was done and they said "well you can't because you are t1"
Even a lot of...
On the test strip pot there is a range that a solution should read if the test falls within that it's correct
Also it's control solution not calibration solution
I think it's as they stated, they want to get the basal levels correct first then work on the bolus
It is easier to see the effect of basal without bolus because slightly too much bolus will make it difficult to know which insulin is the problem
If you are using a libre or dexcom you MUST confirm with a BG before treating you can get false lows . Excessive pressure on the sensor can cause a false low as can dehydration and a faulty sensor
Another side effect of insulin for many who use insulin is a growth hormone.. as such it can cause undesired weight gain
Which if T2 it is due to poor diet and or being overweight insulin can actually make things worse overtime
So insulin should where possible go along with good diet and...