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  1. Ricky 2

    Libre Sensor 2 - PLEASE BE CAREFUL - Recent Issues

    I have had the same many times , normally It's when a new device is used, it has told me many times I am well into a hypo but finger prick tells different the libre software is diabolical so use xdrip or from the app store Shuggah {same app as xdrip + works with Apple Watch} and fit a sensor a...
  2. Ricky 2

    Shuggah App Garmin Watch Face

    There is a problem with watch faces at the moment, the only ones that work correctly are the Siri and way finder one
  3. Ricky 2

    Libre Sensor 2 - PLEASE BE CAREFUL - Recent Issues

    I found the best way around this as I got the same unreliable for readings for 12 to 24 hrs is to attach a new sensor on the other arm two days before the old one is due to finish when it finishes then activate the new one it has already got used to being installed works fine for me.. I use skin...
  4. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    Just had to go back to the doctors this evening as kidneys still hurting bad they tested a urine sample still got UTI so on another course of antibiotics Trimethoprim for seven days still no itchy willy anymore so far..
  5. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    Sorry cant help you there but will say after the creal and anyibiotics Good news after the antibiotics Ciprofloxacin 500mg I have been clear for a week or just over now thank god.. just hope it stays like that by the way it developed into a urinary tract infection made my kidneys ache a bit..
  6. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    Hi today I was given the results of the swab it showed an infection when cultured so I was give antibiotics one twice a day for seven days they were called Ciprofloxacin 500mg will post after a week if they work.. also prior to this was given Hydrocortisone 1% / Miconazole 2% cream after a...
  7. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    I'm back again had a second Fluconazole pill as the first one worked well for a week now a week after second one its back with a vengeance my blood sugars are ok just been back to GP and once again he gave me some cream same one as I had before although he disputed this!! I begged him for the...
  8. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    Hi sorry took so long to answer my blood sugar avg 7.5 over a week, it did go away for about five days then came back saw doctor again gave me the same tablet again that was a few days ago so far I'm ok just keep me fingers crossed.
  9. Ricky 2

    Balanitis in Men.

    I'm suffering very badly with candida balanitis been to GP he gave me one pill Fluconazole and some cream I hope to god that it works nearly pulled it off this morning the itchiness inside the tip of the urethra is extremely painful and feels like something is crawling inside the tip he said it...
  10. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    Thank you for tour reply's there's a lot to take in at the moment but helps being able to post on here and get some answers suggestions and support thank you everyone who replied I will post again after meeting with diabetic nurse.
  11. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    That doesn't sound like a bad idea maybe I'll try something else for meals I used to be an avid Atkins follower years ago lost shedloads of weight but when I had my first heart attack doctors told me to stop it ..
  12. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    Yes I am a type 2, several weeks ago bloods were always 9 or under and no less than 6 but the toilet issue was severe that's when they changed me to a slow release metformin and although the sick feeling was there its a hell of a lot worse now on the SR ones, as for blood sugars weeks ago avg...
  13. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    Thank you to for your reply maybe I will talk to the nurse first see her 30th of this month seemed to be a long time since I was diagnosed but guess they are so busy..My BMI mmm 40.5 I am disabled so don't move around much because of chronic pain before all the stuff went wrong with me I was...
  14. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    Thank you for your prompt reply I certainly will try and watch the carbs and will see what happens thank you.
  15. Ricky 2

    Not doing very good at this

    Hi diagnosed 14 Mar 2018 put on Metformin and started on 10 units of insulin slow acting (Humulin I KwikPen 100units/ml suspension for injection) now I'm up to 22 units a day as blood sugars were nearly always into double figures so after building up the metformin to 2000mg a day two am and two...
  16. Ricky 2

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? Ricky - How old are you? 60 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? South Coast - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. I don't have one - Do you have any pets? Yes I love my cats -...
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