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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

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 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 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 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...

Hi all I am in real need of some serious help.Let me tell you a bit about myself in the hope that someone out there can help and understand my dilema! I have been Type 1 for nearly 25 years, I am a woman aged 50 and am currently on Humulin s pre meal and Insulatard pre bed,was previously on...

Hi all have been trying to loose weight since xmas and improve my glucose control.I have been cutting down on carbs,e.g not having potatoes and reducing bread,have been keeping a food diary and my average daily carb intake ranges between 130g to 160g and my calorie intake is between 1,200 and...

Hello everyone on this great forum.I have finaly got round to joining,as ive been using it for sometime now to help me with all the challenges that being a type 1 throws at me,even after having it for 24years! It has been such a help lately as ive been struggling for sometime with high pre...