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    dirty word on here I'd presume , but "snacks"

    Hi everyone, when I was diagnosed back in 2016 the advice I was given was if the snack was 10g or less of carbs I didn't need insulin cover as my basal would mop it up. I was working as a pub cleaner until a couple of years ago and I'd have a coffee with a biscuit or alpen light bar midmorning /...
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    Issue with Libre - blank screen

    Oh! Now I'm worried since reading this thread, my libre 2 app auto updated a couple of days ago, saying it will give constant reading without scanning when I start a new sensor, started one this morning, so far so good but now holding my breath since reading this. Another hiccup in my diabetic...
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    Libre 2 Compatible Phones

    My Samsung A21s (Android 12 ) works ok ish with libre 2 sensor, does need to be very still and correct angle but will scan through a thick winter coat. My phone contract is ending soon and I need a phone with more storage 32GB not enough anymore, so in a panic to find a newer model that will...
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    Libre 2 which phone

    Started week 3 of libre, first 14 days with l Libre 1 starter pack posted to me by DSN, Prescription for libre 2 sensors, my J3pro 2017 wasn't compatible with loved link app, I've upgraded to a Samsung A21s this works well but you need to be sure to hold it directly over the sensor and don't...
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    Wash your hands!

    Hey I'm doing it right, soap and water followed by a really good rinse under the tap, I work as a cleaner and my hands are often exposed to cleaning products of all sorts, in my glucose meter pouch I carry small makeup pads for wiping blood after testing and a packet of dia-wipes ,useful for...
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    Diabetes at work

    I have recently gone onto a basal bolus regime and had lunch the other day with my daughter in Morrison's cafe I did a blood sugar and injection at the table, nobody even noticed, my wrinkly belly was probably more off putting than a flexipen. I bet that only one person complained.
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    6·6 this morning, was quite high last night. 1st year anniversary of diagnosis today .