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Stress could cause higher sugar levels. Some food may be reacting differently. Check your levies 2 hrs after every meal. It us painful and expensive - no other way of finding out.

Blood sugar levels could change not only because of diet etc. stress can also cause high levels. Your body could be reacting differently now compared to before. Try checking sugar levels 2 hrs after every meal. It is painful and costly

Recently I have had 2 faulty sensors - both were replaced by Abbott. just got my Hb1c - per lab it was 7 where as using sensor showed 6. Difference not got. I have compared results using sensor and strip. Sometimes there is us a difference of 1 to 2 - strip always higher

I have read many posting on the forum saying one can get the sensor at Superdrug for GBP 35 to 40. I have checked out a few branches of Superdrug and none of them offer the sensors. Even if one can get VAT exemption, the price directly from Abbott without VAT is above prices indicated from...

I am using Freestyle Libre. Once I got reading "LOW" so I decided to check with Free Style Optium strip on the machine and got reading of 5.6. I also checked 3 other machines and got reading ranging from 5.1 to 6.7. The odd thing is I got HbA1c test done and it matched 90 day reading. I am...

Hi So far in 40 years of travel - I was once stopped in Hong Kong where they took my Insulin Pen and gave it to the Purser to be returned on landing in London. I used to be stopped at security check in Perth, Australia at departure for a few years but that has stopped.

I find there is inconsistency between Libre and finger prick. Last 3 months I only relied on Libre and found that my reading had gone from 51 to 54. I have now decided to use both and hopefully have a better control

It depends where you buy from. Even buying directly from Abbott there is no sure date as to when you will get it. If it is delayed, they just say sorry and waive delivery charge on next order. Unfortunately the cost of sensors are very high and NHS has tight budget - they have to restrict as to...

I have the same problem so completely avoid oranges. Can just about manage a few pieces of pineapple. Other fruits like lychees, grapes, cherries, strawberries - as long as small portion, it is ok. I have started using freestyle but haven't had any fruits since started using freestyle. I will...