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    Freestyle Libre2 update sorted

    THANK YOU old timer3. Life saver! Libre2 link reinstalled. Just waiting the obligatory 60 minutes to use it. I totally agree: a lack of communication with users from the company. I would not have known about this was it not for the lovely people on here. How NOT to run a medical company! Once...
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    Shuggah app for cgm

    Good morning everyone. This site is so informative - MASSIVE thank you to everyone contributing. Like others, I’m having a mare with my libre2 link app. Blank white screen since Friday 14th July 2023. I have followed guidelines on going to my purchased apps. It’s STILL not available after 4 days...
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    Cholesterol and alternatives to statins

    Hi everyone. Really interesting reading people's experiences and thought on various issues relating to health and Diabetes. There are lots of things involved in having good health. My two top things are nutrition and exercise. Everyone that cares about their health should be doing some form of...
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    Alternatives to weetabix??

    Hello, By the sounds of it, you are regulating your Daughter's sugars as best you can. You will find that it gets easier over time. In the beginning it is trial and error but then you find something that works. My Brother and I were diagnosed with type 1 from a very early age. We are now grown...
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    Is marijuana good for diabetes?

    I'm afraid I haven't read everyone's comments as I am just going to give you my personal thoughts. I know someone that is type 1 Diabetic (like myself) and it is doing him no good whatsoever. The ONLY things that will actually maintain your good sugar levels not to mention good mental health (as...
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    Coffee or tea for a person with diabetes?

    Hi all, I have been an avid coffee drinker for years and up until recently, decided to give it up due to coffee playing absolute havoc raising my sugar levels :( I am loving my Twinnings tea now, around 4 a day with goats milk Mmm ;)
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    how low is low carb?

    Hi, Low carb is not no-carb which the Akins is. I'm glad low carb works for you. I stand by what I say regarding the Atkins Diet though- DIABETICS DO NOT TOUCH!
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    how low is low carb?

    Dear all, Your views all make interesting readings. I do think you are the best judge of your own mind and body. Trying to work strictly within parameters all the time is just too restricting. I'm not saying be ignorant, more to try and incorporate your life around being diabetic (whether 1 or...