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Hi I’ve been using the Libre for over two years now and any worry of people noticing or asking about it has long gone. Yes, initially I felt a Lille self conscious, but like injecting in public I just get on with it now. What is embarrassing is the Libre setting off many shop security alarms...

I’ve been on the Libre for nearly six months now and whilst it’s not perfect, it’s good enough. If you don’t obsess about small accuracy irregularities and look at the global picture I think its fine and wouldn’t want to be without.

I was diagnosed with Graves (overactive thyroid) and the same time as Type 1 three years ago. In comparison to the diabetics the Greaves is nightmare! Recently with it having gone into remission it’s returned and has/is making life a lot more difficult; glucose levels all over the place and...

Hi all, I’m not a regular poster here but often visit the site looking for inspiration, and usually get some, so many thanks! It seems I may have been one of the lucky few as today I attended an NHS Freestyle Libre training course and received my first sensor and a reader. I understand I have...

As a T1 I've experienced similar symptoms so it may be related, though I can't recall a health professional confirming the link. Having said that with T1 being an autoimmune condition it's not unusual for another auto conditions to go alongside the diabetes. I also have Graves' disease...

Tom, Your story is very similar to mine. It took around twelve months for me to get a good grip on my BG levels so I wouldn't expect too much too soon. Take your time and don't stress about it. Fifteen months in I'm doing quite well. It will settledown for you if your reasonably sensible. I...

Hi all, Just a quick question... Fifteen months since my T1 diagnosis my consultant advised my latest HbA1c was 42; previous results were 91, 89, 76 and 48. I've achieve without much change in my diet, so still eating carbs and taking my insulin four times a day. Current typical dosages...

I'm around 14 months in from T1 diagnosis. I have come to the simple conclusion that carb counting is largely a lottery, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I love carbs and have yet to limit them too much, but eating the same foods/combinations with my "normal" insulin dosage kind of...

Your symptoms and situation sound similar to mine 18 months ago, except I was 49. Initial classified as a type 2 it soon became apparent after tests I was type 1. I felt the type 2 diagnosis was wrong from the start. If I was a betting man, I know where I'd put my money if we're you. In terms...

Many thanks for your response. Good luck and well done again.....keep it up! Regards, Andy

Congratulations! As a side note/question, how important is to get your HbA1c that low? I've been Type 1 for the last 12 months and my consultant and nurse seem very happy with mine in the high forties, last was 47.

I've seriously considered trying the Libre but the apparent lack of consistency puts me off, particularly as I'm a relatively new T1. I'm sure watch trends and see how different foods affect you is interesting but I'd end up using one along side my finger pricker I know many find the system...

Well done Coopsman. Your story is pretty much exactly the same as mine. Diagnosed with T1 last September and I've had my HbA1c in the high forties since January. Thankfully not taken much of a change for me as my diet was fine. I've just had to had to stop grazing and take insulin. I'd expects...