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Welcome to the forum @Mick Jagger 55 Was the 3.7 a finger prick test or a cgm? Glad you felt ok. Once more welcome.

Sorry you're feeling so rough @Brettskee If the 25 is from a cgm, have you checked this with a finger prick test. Also have you checked for ketones? With very high levels like that, especially if you can only just about use the phone, please ring 999 or go to A&E urgently. Please keep us...

It can be overwhelming at times, but you will get there. Testing pre and 2 hours after your first bite of a meal, as well as fasting is the best way of finding how different foods affect your levels. Are you still low carbing? Maybe look to reducing carbs (depending on how many you are having...

I've never had that issue with Dexcom, and from speaking to others before I chose my pump, those using Medtronic sensors were having the issues, whilst Dexcom users weren't. I appreciate this won't be the case for everyone, but certainly was the top reasons why I chose Tandem over Medtronic.

Fasting levels are usually the last level to reduce. Have your levels pre and post meal throughout the day reduced, and has your hba1c @Disconnected? It could be that your insulin isn't at the right amount, but that's something your nurse would have to advise you on (we're not allowed to, as not...

I'm very happy with Dexcom G6, readings are usually the same as finger prick tests, even when low (which isn't very often since going onto HCL) or high. If it varies it's not usually by much. I have to use Skin tac before applying.

It depends what your issues are @DiabeticDi

Hello @Cathy Cally Welcome to the forum. We're always happy to try to help with any questions, or just support when it feels overwhelming. It's a lot to take on board at first, so fire away with your questions, and once more welcome.

Hello @EC2024 Welcome to the forum. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question, but just wondered about medication?

I've never installed the app, but have got the same issue on both android phone and PC.

Sorry you're having such a rough time @Nicola M Hope you feel better soon. Better control should help you, even if you're catching things more often. Sending hugs xx

I'd suggest washing your hands and retest both ketones and bloods, and if ketones are still the same, I'd be going to A&E.

Thank you @Melgar I'll read them later today hopefully.

I'd be interested to read that paper @Melgar as I need less insulin to carbs in the afternoon and evening than in the morning.

Sorry to hear this @amin13 Have you seen anyone about the pain? If not, I'd suggest you ring 111 for advice or go to A&E, if the pain is intense or getting worse. Have you spoken to anyone at your drs about the test result?

Pharmacies also measure blood pressure, and would ring the gp or hospital if concerned. Alternatively, you can buy monitors to use at home.

The article in post 4 above says that peripheral neuropathy will show up on an MRI apparently.

Hello @keysys Welcome to the forum. It's normal for blood sugar to rise when we're ill, including with an infection. If you have been on steroids for your chest infection, they also raise your glucose levels while you're taking them and it takes a while for my bloods to go back to normal after...

Congratulations @orangejuicesavedmylife that's such lovely news. Thanks for posting an update, which I'm sure will reassure others, and it's great to hear that you went on to have a healthy baby. Now the worry is over, just enjoy your daughter. Congratulations again and hugs xx

@cdpm has said they have no teeth, @Jordi77 so they are unlikely to be able to manage to eat a sandwich, and Snickers have nuts in. Also chocolate isn't a good hypo treatment, as the fat in it slows down the absorbtion, and hypo treatment needs to be fast acting.