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I called Abbott after continual failures of my libre 2 like ridiculous amounts 3 out of 4 and even the ones they sent me out. They have told me there is a recognised problem with the iOS updates 14 and above it impedes the shelf life of the sensor from any where from them not starting at all to...

Yes it was pretty excruciating! Seems to have settled now but had quite a busy night of adjustments!

it’s coincided with pump change day for me too so currently got my basal running at 130% will see if it needs tweaking again in a couple of hours thanks!

Hi folks had a steroid injection into my heel today ouch!, should I expect any significant BG changes? thanks

I have been having a shocking time with the them! Just opened my latest box of 4 and the first 2 have not even worked from warm up! 2 in a row! When they do work the alarms only work intermittently

Thanks I was well informed of the potential side effects when being put on this by my endo consultant he was happy for me to go on these and I am happy at the improvement in both my hba1c and and weight. I’ve never had any problems with pump failures etc that have ever required me to go to...

Just an update for every one since starting on these tablets I have lost roughly a lb a week but more importantly I am around 85% in target range! I have reduced my basal rate slightly too and hardly need any corrections nowadays

I've been advised to apply for the DSA student grant due to having the type 1 diabetes, has anyone been successful in getting this solely from their type 1 diagnosis?

I didn't go through Ivf but my hospital had pre conception clinics to make sure we were tip top before trying to conceive if you contact your dsn they should be able to assist. All the best with the Ivf.

Will do!

Thanks for replying! I will only be on a small dose due to being type 1 but do have a lot of weight to shift so am willing to give it a go. Sorry to hear you have been so poorly wishing you a speedy recovery.

I appreciate your reply however being type 1 for 12 years and having low carbed on and off I didn't post a thread to ask advice about dietry advice. My post was merely aimed at other type 1’s who have been prescribed this drug and the success of it for them.

I don't have a particularly carb heavy diet to begin with and since improving my hba1c I am healthier on paper but a **** sight bigger and now the resistance I have a max 200g carb a day at my most

I'm resistant to the insulin I'm taking in whatever amount I need I'm needing increasing amounts to what I used to need regardless of the number of carbs the problem still exists. I'm on a pump so it's very refined anyway I don't and never have been carb heavy as I am very sensitive to carbs...

Yes I usually do that just wondered if anyone had done it successfully I have a camera bag I could try and seal most of it bar the tiny bit of tube I suppose I tend to run high when swimming so wanted to keep it on if I could

Yes, I had the list of negatives given to me today by my consultant . Increased uti’s, thrush and increased risk of dka hence why I was after positive stories

I'm on an insulin pump, I carb count 24/7 due to being on the pump so am well aware of my carb sensitivity. I was merely after other peoples experience of this particular medication due to my current position. Thank you for your reply though

I need to start swimming to shift some weight, I've always disconnected prior to swimming, is this technically necessary or have people had good experiences of swimming with their 640g?

Hello folks I've been prescribed this to try and counteract insulin resistance and crazy weight gain. I cannot tolerate metformin and hba1c shot up from 65 to 77 and 2 stone weight gain in last year. Any success stories?

I've asked my consultant if I can go on this injection to help my weight, I just wondered if anyone else has successfully got it as my Dr said he can't as it's not currently licensed for type 1.