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    COVID vaccine and extremely high blood sugars

    Hi I have had high blood sugars since Wednesday I had my covid jab Tuesday . I don’t feel I’ll but obviously high blood sugars make you feel awful . I have changed pens needles sites all the usual but no better . Obviously having to be careful not to over correct , I have reported it on yellow...
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    Type 1 High blood sugars after covid jab

    Hi I had my covid jab on Tuesday and my blood sugars have been high off and on since then , I have no symptoms of illness I have changed pens needles injection sites to no avail . Just checked and reading at 25 after eating 3 hours ago . I am taking correction doses . I just wondered if anyone...
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    Freestyle libre problems

    Hi I had the same problem last month . I got in touch with abbots they are always helpful they ask you information which is all on your phone or reader serial numbers etc , Then sent me a new sensor with an envelope to send the faulty sensor to them . If you don’t let them know they don’t know...
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    Type 1 Basal insulin calculation

    Hi thankyou I have now seemed to have reached the right dose by testing my fasting readings . Many thanks Lindy
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    2 Strawberries = 2g of carbs

    Hi your readings are very good I wouldn’t worry
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Hi 3.8 today always have low readings
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    Type 1 Basal insulin calculation

    Hi does anyone know if you calculate your long acting insulin by the formula weight divided by 4 . I have been diagnosed type 1 for 20 years now . I think I maybe am not having enough background insulin . I know how to carb count all of that for short term insulin but wondered if anyone knows...
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Hi sorry didn’t answer I seem to have it under control now I think I was doing too much and not eating enough daily I have. About 90 grams of carbs but was only having 50 .
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Well thank you for that info I use a libre sensor so test very often . I will try that have been diagnosed 20 years type 1 and never heard of basal testing . You never stop learning . Many thanks
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Sorry basal test
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Hi thank you for your reply yes I have hypos mostly mornings like now it was 2.3. But I still have awareness at the moment . I have reduced my long acting insulin now so will see if that helps . I do t understand what you mean by having a nasal test . Thanks Lorraine
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Yes thank you only have insulin I need to cover the carbs I am eating
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    Type 1 Carb counting

    Hi I have been carb counting properly for a few months now . I have type 1. I needed to loose 10 kg I have lost 6 kg so far . I am very active Age 60 but am struggling a bit with a lot of low blood sugars . Can anyone give me a bit of advice as struggling to loose the last 4 kg now . Many...
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    Libre sensor

    Hi Just wanted to share my happy news . I was not able to use the libre sensor as I developed a nasty reaction . I waited a year and have used one for 14 days no reaction at all . Clearly abbots have changed the adhesive which is good news . So pleased I am able to use them . Many thanks Lorraine
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    Type 1 New libre sensor

    Hi wel let’s hope so I can’t wear them as the reaction was very bad thank you
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    Type 1 New libre sensor

    Hi does anyone know if the libre sensors now have the new adhesive on them as I had an allergic reaction to my last sensor . I informed abbots and sent them pics etc . They said they were going to be using a new adhesive in April . Many thanks Lindy
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    Type 1 Allergic reaction to libre sensor

    Hi has anyone like myself had an allergic reaction to libre sensors . I have been using them for 9 months off and on and the last three have caused me this allergic reaction so have had to stop using them now . When I told abbots about it they replied. I should see my doctor and stop using...
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    Type 1 Reaction to freestyle libre sensor

    Has anyone had a reaction from a libre sensor , I have been using them for the past 6 months all has been fine until now 11 days of wearing , I have had to remove it as so itchy .
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I think your fbg are normal You are never going to be the same every day that is impossible I think you need to worry a little less remember you are in charge diabetes doesn’t rule you and worry stress all of those things make a difference .
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    Boots told to stop selling Libre Sensors to patients!!

    I wrote yesterday that for two months I have been trying to buy the libre starter pack am also on the abbots waiting list as they will not supply to new customers they explain they can’t keep up with demand . Here in cornwall you can’t get it on the nhs so I was willing to buy , impossible I...