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    Update- please help!

    Hi! I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling so much. I struggled with weight loss for a very long time because I think it is much harder when you are diabetic as food obviously reacts differently. I started using a personal trainer who has significant knowledge of weight loss and diabetes and he...
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    Hypo symptoms without the hypo.

    Hey MeiChanski Thank you for your prompt reply. I’m not particularly stressed, nor am I suffering from anxiety. There has not been anything to cause a reaction such as these symptoms. I guess I’ll work it out eventually. This diabetes gig is a nightmare sometimes!
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    Hypo symptoms without the hypo.

    I’ve been suffering with my usual symptoms of a hypo (shakiness, lack of concentration, increased hunger, light headedness, fatigue) for the last 48 hours. However, when testing, my glucose readings have been within normal range and nowhere near a reading which would cause such symptoms. All...
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    Libre Location.

    Has anyone tested the Libre somewhere other than their triceps?
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    Toning up and changing body physique

    Hello, I also struggled the same problems. I am a type one diabetic, I was diagnosed when I was 7 years old. I gained around 22lbs over the last year and became over weight. I struggled to get access to any useful advice from my diabetic team regarding weight loss, fitness and diabetes. I...
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    Applying for Freestyle Libre.

    Thanks for your messages. Was dropping your HBA1c the only criteria that needed to be met for you to get it on prescription?
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    Applying for Freestyle Libre.

    I have recently trialed the Freestyle Libre and had some very positive results from the meter. Is there anyone on here who has successfully applied for the Libre on prescription? I’d be grateful for any advice given on the application process.
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    Teenagers on a pump?

    Hello im 16 years old and im from england. I live with my mum and dad and im an only child. Ive had type 1 diabetes since I was 7 and I was diagnosed as my mum noticed that I had lost weight and was drinking a lot. I went from 2 injections a day to 4 injections a day and then went onto an...