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  1. Mick1959

    The Insulin Resistance

  2. Mick1959

    Freestyle Libre Sensor - Sensor supply concerns

    Hi I like many have found the Freestyle Libre a very use product to monitor my BG levels. But now, I have concerns as to the availability of replacement sensors as not only are Abbot restricting sales to existing customers on their online website to 2 sensors every 25 days, but I was also...
  3. Mick1959

    VAT Rules - Diabetes products are VAT Free - HMRC guide

    Hi I have read often on the forums where retailers deny knowing that products for those who have or buy for diabetics are VAT free. So here is a link from Gov.uk site re VAT Notice 701/7: VAT reliefs for disabled and older people (note HMRC admits terminology is all encompassing and may be...
  4. Mick1959

    Diabetes snobbery

    Hi I want to vent my spleen so to speak and ask how many others have experienced Diabetes snobbery. I know not everyone is like this, but last night, with friends - in of all places a pub, while subject of my diabetes come up, as I was drinking a very nice single malt (rare for me to drink...
  5. Mick1959

    BG Spikes following exercise (Type 2)

    Hi, can any one advise if high spikes following exercise are normal for a Type 2 Today after a breakfast, of bacon sausage, mushroom and tea, no sugar (still not used to this none in tea), I rode my bike to work which took 40 mins, My ride is 80% farm track 20% road and I try and use a gear...
  6. Mick1959

    Some advice on BG readings overnight while asleep

    Hi, some advice please. As a newbie to the 'Wonderful World of Type 2 Diabetes', and new owner of a Freestyle Libre, which I started with yesterday. Can someone with knowledge advise why during the night at around 3am, my levels would dip as they did and if this is normal, or something to...
  7. Mick1959

    Newly diagnosed Type 2 + experiences so far

    Hi to all First, please accept my apologies for the following long post about my experience so far and writing it for others to read has been somewhat cathartic. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in late Early February 2018, following a severe illness which resulted in full blood...