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Hi all I have just connected up to the Dexcom One CGM today and I would like to know if you can use a sunbed whilst using it? Also I am going on holiday in a few weeks and wondered what happens when you go through security at the airport.Appreciate any info Many thanks Binney

Thanks for all the interesting & helpful replies I will definitely try cutting the carbs as suggested, and check the breakdown of my cholesterol. I think I will try to lower mine naturally too. So glad other people think the same as me

Hi thanks to both of you for your interesting replies, I completely agree that the decision is a personal one. And the reason for me posting was to see what other peoples views are on this ever confusing issue and to see if other people shared my heart felt view of not wanting to continue to...

Hi everyone I have a dilema regarding taking cholesteral lowering medication.I am a type 1 on Novorapid and Insulatard.I was put on Simvastin a few years ago but couldnt get on with them.Like so many got the side effects of joint and muscle pain so I stopped taking them.Recently my cholesteral...

Hi all really need some advice as cannot get my fasting glucose to normal range has been like it for weeks no matter what I try and its really getting me down, am wondering if I should change my basal to Levemir instead of Insulatard which I split taking it AM and PM.I feel I get the DP as my...

Hi sam thanks for your reply yeah that sounds an interesting idea taking medium acting insulin with my long acting.I have got that book its very good I will have to find it out again.BTW I am on Insulatard( not Lantus) which is split AM & pre bed as it peaks slightly after about 6 hours which I...

Thankyou for the replys,yes it is a regular occurence and has been for a while which is why I' me very concerned about it as nothing I do seems to be working.I have increased my evening Insulatard to see if that would help but it hasnt as yet.Are there any drugs that could stop it?if anyone else...

Hi all I have posted before about my ever annoying high BS readings pre breakfast and it is still a daily occurence and has been for several months.I just dont seem to be able to sort it and it is realy getting me down.I have tested during the night on several occaisions,last night as an...

Hi all Have recently been started on Perindopril 4mg daily for my high blood pressure,which I take before bed as instructed by my GP am just curious if it could cause a rise in blood sugar level upon waking.Has anyone else experienced this?All it says on the patient information leaflet is to...

Hi Lucy you are not an idiot,we all make mistakes.I think you should send out for a takeaway!U might aswell make the most of being able to have a feast.Lol.Seriously hope it all turns out ok.Its a worry I know,eat lots,test lots and you'l be fine. Take care Binney

Hi sorry to hear you have had such a bad time of it since your diagnosis,it shouldnt be that difficult to get the right care that you so deserved and no wonder you have been feeling angry,frustrated and upset about such a life changing situation.Its such a shame that you havn't had the support...

Thankyou RRB for your kind words :D.yes slowly getting back on track. Seems we have alot in common with our Diabetes if you have had it for 23 years.It sure is a roller coaster hey.I think your quote is great and so true.Hope all is good with you & your control at mo if you would like to keep in...

Hi just wanted to say a big thankyou to all the replies to my question last week and for sharing your experiences with me.It realy helped to hear that it is possible to recover from a realy bad hypo.That has helped to build my confidence as going to bed after what happened has been a bit scary...

Hi all Thanks for the replies and kind words it realy means alot :D .I completely get the comments re to much basal or wrong insulin pre bed,and having spent most of the day reflecting on why it happened I feel 99.9% sure I didnt do that,but can see how it could be possible,we all make...

Hi all Having experienced a realy bad unexplainable hypo last night,the full works,unconscious and BS 1.2MMOLS,thanks to paramedics a glucogen kit and a wonderful husband that Ime sitting here to tell the tale.My question is that if I hadnt had the glugogen then would I still be here telling you...

Hi all havn't been on the forum for a while and was very pleasantly surprised at how many replies to my question I have had since my last visit.I would like to thank you all for the information,support and knowledge you have given.I have found it so helpful and encouraging,and am currently...

Hi Thankyou so much for all that useful info,realy much appreciated. I will give it a try.I think the problem is happening over night and could well be due to the dawn phenoman.So may do a few over night tests sometime soon.My daytime BS are not to bad so far with the split so just need to tweek...

No I havn't done any,my pre breakie BS can be a bit up and down and if I get up in the night I will do a test but not ever done a proper fasting profile.Got any tips on doing that?

Hi Jopar Thanks for your reply,yeah I will have to monitor glucose levels carefully where there is a slight over lap.I am hoping that ultimately if I can get my basal working better I will be able to reduce my bolus doses and hopefully lose weight and improve my HB A1C.Those are...

Hi all Have been taking Insulatard insulin pre bed for about 10 months now after being on Lantus. :thumbdown: The reason for the change was because I was having high readings pre breakfast and not great overall. Since being on Insulatard the pre breakie readings have improved but am...