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    does anyone know how to remove readings from a freestyle reader?

    I had to lend my older freestyle libre reader to someone, as their reader did not work. now i need to remove their readings from the reader. we used their windows software to produce a report pdf. thanks all
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    problem with having two readers for freesytle libre

    used the old libre reader for the libre 1 sensor, it of course worked. thanks
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    problem with having two readers for freesytle libre

    we have 2 libre1 models
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    problem with having two readers for freesytle libre

    thanks. aparrantly they think the age of the sensors matter for the new one to pick up the signal. hmm is libre2 different
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    problem with having two readers for freesytle libre

    how old are those readers? thanks
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    problem with having two readers for freesytle libre

    got a new reader (NOT the app) and it would not register the sensor. on the third call to the company he said it was probably because we had an old switched off reader! the old reader is in another room and not been used in at least a year. his theory was that the old reader is probably giving...
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    Continuous blood sugar reading devices

    I emailed abbot about the 2 day wait idea. Not surprising they did not answer the question and were reluctant to put anything in writing so they just said to call them. I very much doubt the call centre staff have the training to answer this question.
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    Continuous blood sugar reading devices

    Nice of you to share your personal info via the app. I never use an app.
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    Continuous blood sugar reading devices

    Used libre for years. They replaced lots of faulty one but never mentioned not starting it for 2 days. Seems like a good idea
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    Continuous blood sugar reading devices

    About a third of the libre devices have faulty readings of about 3 for the first day or so. Are the dextron g6 devices any better? Any others available? Thanks
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    Opinions on when to start metformin

    Thanks everyone
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    Opinions on when to start metformin

    Riva, if it was that easy i wouldn't have posted the question. Some doctors around here ask me what do i recommend re diabetes!
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    Opinions on when to start metformin

    Patient in her 70s has always been slim. A1c is now 6.1 Either type 2 or pre diabetic? On mostly low carb diet. Follows jenny ruhl books When should metformin start? Thanks all
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    Low carb low energy?

    Now also having porridge with cream (fat). much better now. thanks all
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    Low carb low energy?

    B12 was included in the annual tests recenty. alls well there ( i take b12 pills) blood pressure before and after 30 min walk. 122 then 102. shortly after breakfast...blood sugar before, during and after... 7.5,6.5,5.5 thanks all
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    Low carb low energy?

    Will take blood test stuff with me. Thanks everyone
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    Low carb low energy?

    Yes please, and remove the words about it on the post
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    Low carb low energy?

    I would not call 5 months of gradual loss a crash diet! Cut back on fattier meats and carbs. Been on low carb for many years. Will look to test blood pressure
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    Low carb low energy?

    I take metformin during the day and13units of insulin at night. All is well for years, happily following jennys book. Never been over weight. In spring i found i was 183 lbs and decided to lose 15 pounds. Now have done so. But shortly after a breakfast of 1 and a half low carb toast, 3 large...
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    is there a best brand of metformin 500mg?

    Thanks for your great help