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    Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor

    Thank you Dana
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    Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor

    I have been using the Libre 2 Sensor for nearly 6 months and sometimes I still get readings that don’t match with my Accu Chek monitor. For example at 3.55 a.m. last night it gave a reading of 3.6 whereas my Accu Chek Mobile gave a 5.4. I had no Hypo symptoms. Anyone else finding these...
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    Type 1 Diabetes & Travel Insurance

    Hi Mr_Pot. I am a Type 1. I take Statins and which has kept my cholesterol at a perfect level (so I have been told) so haven’t had high levels since approx 2012/2013. I just wish there was an option for the Diabetes section to tick “problem resolved”. However, that’s the way it is. I will...
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    Type 1 Diabetes & Travel Insurance

    I have just been reading so posts re travel insurance which were very helpful. However, I never understand why Type 1 & Cholesterol issues appear together on the form. Recently this excluded me from Barclays Bank travel insurance for members. I had high cholesterol levels when I was first...
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    Type 1 Stopping Statins for 2 weeks whilst taking other tablets prescribed

    Hi, I have recently been prescribed Clarithromycin antibiotics for a chest infection. I can’t take my Statins (Simvastatin 80 mg, 1 per day) with these antibiotics. I will be taking them for 2 weeks and if I get further infections, I will be taking them for another 2 weeks (recently diagnosed...
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    Type 1 Injected Novorapid instead of Lantus

    Thanks so much Ellie M. I have already taken cornflakes, 2 Alpen bars and an energy gel and my bs are going up, so far so good. I’m not going to sleep yet (but anxious) but will then take Lantus. Thank goodness you confirmed this for me. Loey
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    Type 1 Injected Novorapid instead of Lantus

    I injected 11 units of Novorapid instead of my night time Lantus a few minutes ago. Is there anything I can do? Thank you. Loey
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    Type 1 Taking extra insulin to compensate for carby snack

    Thanks for the info EllieM. I did a DAFNE course in 2012 after I was diagnosed and remember the above but I wasn’t advised to take insulin inbetween meals. I reckon this was probably because I was newly diagnosed and basically not confident enough. It’s so good to know that I can now do this...
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    Type 1 Taking extra insulin to compensate for carby snack

    Wasn’t aware I could do that but so useful to know. Thank you.
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    Type 1 Taking extra insulin to compensate for carby snack

    Thanks so much for that Rokaab. Yes, I do carb count. I’m going to take some now. Loey1953
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    Type 1 Taking extra insulin to compensate for carby snack

    Hi, I am a Type 1 diabetic since 2012. I am now 66. I take Novorapid 3 times a day and Lantus at night. Was just wondering if it’s ok to take extra insulin to compensate for eating a substantial part of an Easter egg between meals. I know I shouldn’t have done it. Perhaps I should do a power...
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    Accu Chek Mobile Cassettes

    Thank you Pilgrim22. I think it's a fantastic meter so I am certainly going to follow this up. Loey
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    Accu Chek Mobile Cassettes

    Thanks for that information Spiker. Totally agree with you regarding the meter. Loey
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    Accu Chek Mobile Cassettes

    Thank you so much for that Tim. I will contact the surgery.
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    Accu Chek Mobile Cassettes

    Hi, I am a Type 1 and have just returned from my surgery having seen a diabetic nurse. I was informed that the surgery will no longer be providing cassettes for the Accu Chek Mobile because of the expense. I was given a Contour Next meter to be used with strips. Really disappointed because I...
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    NovoPen Echo

    Great. Thank you.
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    NovoPen Echo

    Hi, does anyone know if I can use BD Microfine Needles with the NovoPen Echo? Thank you.