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I'd check getting some info about this quite a long time ago, and asking my family, but nobody wanted to get checked, so unfortunately I deleted it. I'm in the uk, so worth checking with diabetes charities etc here.

Some people use overpatches or Skin Tac (which as the name implies makes your skin tacky @Worriedwife75 I preferred Skin Tac when I used Libre. Abbott will replace the one that's fallen off, so I'd contact them.

I know it's frustrating @Zilsniggy , but the NHS is struggling for money, and Abbott make them, so it's up to Abbott to replace them, not the NHS.

Hello @LJE54 and welcome to the forum. I had this kind of a reaction to some insulin, and as @Antje77 suggests, I'd talk to your HCP and ask to try a different insulin.

Cavilon cream or Cavilon spray is good. Use it prior to putting the pump on, and it creates a barrier, and then use the cream when she removes the pump as well. It helps to heal the area.

I haven't tried yet, too many other expenses, but thanks for asking @johen

It's not a good idea to have to go downstairs to get your blood testing kit. If you're hypo, you could easily fall down the stairs and end up seriously injured, with no kit or hypo treatment to hand. It's important to keep your testing kit, and hypo treatment on your bedside table. Wake up with...

Have you queried that with DWP? That's an awful lot of money to lose. Also, it's worth checking on work and benefits website, as there's a lot of helpful info and guides for different situations.

My scales are electronic too, but I just put a plate on the scales first, zero them and then weigh wet or hot food as normal. With anything very hot, I sometimes put 2 plates/bowls on first.

Have you tried Skin tac @butterfly 60

If your job doesn't require monitoring of your glucose levels, then there isn't really an issue. If they considered you may be at risk of hypoglycaemia, they would require this monitoring. Are you maybe reading your contract wrong, or were you previously on insulin or medication that could...

I'd suggest that when you start feeling muddled, you do a blood test. It's the only way to know if you're hypo. What insulin are you on, and what time did you take it?

Thanks @johen

No I didn't, and it's happened again.

Was initially met with a red forum again a few minutes ago, asking me if I accepted targeted ads and something else I can't remember what (sorry) both in a box with a line round it. Was still logged in, so I think there's still an issue. Opened ok next time round. Anyone else had this?

Sorry to be naive, but I don't understand why you can't change surgery until the psychiatrist writes to your gp. You're not getting the care you need at present.

Which insulin regime are you on @Bobby105 eg, once a day, fixed meal doses or basal/bolus, and what time was your last meal/snack/injection?

Have you done a finger prick test to confirm you're not actually hypo?

Hi @Gavlaaa91 and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. Have you made any enquiries with the course trainers etc, as they would have more information on this. Was there a reason you wondered if diabetes would hinder your chances?

@sninge If these are still available I'd gladly pay for postage for them.