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That's very interesting. I have never been told that by my Diabetes team. How does removing the physical cannula stop the site from absorbing the insulin that has already been pumped into your body? I am not arguing, I just don't know how it works. I have had a trawl of the internet but...

Hi, Yes, I experience this exact same problem. It is so predictable for me that I try to organise changing my site for early in the morning as I don't eat so much for breakfast as I do for my evening meal. Because I consume so much insulin per carb 1u Insulin to 4g carbs I have to replace my...

Thanks everyone, that is a big relief. I'm guessing that the Pharmacist probably knew this, but her assistant did not. (Neither did I though).

Hi, I went to pickup my repeat prescription from the Pharmacy today as normal. Insulin, Libre Sensors and Warfarin (for another non-diabetes illness). The assistant looked at my NHS Medical Exemption Certificate and told me that it was about to expire on the 7th of December 22. I panicked, and...

Hi, ElenaP, I understood your frustration with this. I am a t:slim user too. Their is a "Temp Rate" feature under options, but it id very poor. It only allows a change as a percentage of the current rate and if you push it to a high or low % then it will constantly remind you with a loud...

Hi @aseriesofunfortunateevents. In addition to the very accurate and helpful answer from InResponse, i just want to clarify a few points from your original email about CGM's (and FGM's). You have made a common mistake made by many newly diagnosed people who have started their exploration into...

Hi Elena, I had EXACTLY the same issues when i started with the t:slim. I love the pump, but the Teflon cannulas just did not work from me. I have a tough hide I guess - lol. I changed over to the TruSteel cannulas and they are a dream. You insert them manually, which sounds "icky", but in...

In my experience, if you REALLY do your research and you produce, in writing (letter or email), a decent justification why you would like to have a different pump to the ones that they already offer, then you probably find that your team are very receptive. My team were offering 5x different...

I too have been using Libre for many years. I use mine with a Miaomiao Bluetooth transmitter which talks to my phone. Like you, I stopped using the reader many years ago as there was just no point. Over the years I have had only 1 time when I had erroneously high readings. It was the only...

Hi, Can you tell us what pumps are on the list? You are extremely lucky to be able to choose from 5 options. A lot of areas only give one or two options. I chose the Tandem t:slim X2 because I needed a lot of insulin and it holds 300u in the cartridge. Unfortunately it does have a tube and...

Hi Megan, sorry to hear you are having problems. I have suffered from them too. What type of Cannula are you using? (Steel? Teflon?) What length needle are you using? (6mm, 9mm) Are you using a straight or angled Cannula? This webpage gives some really good information on Infusion Sets...

Update: I bought some Kino tape, but found that 5cm wasn't wide enough. Then I discovered I had a couple of Softpore Adhesive Dressings. They are 10cm x 10cm. This is my current routine: 1. 48 hours before the sensor is due. Shave the area for the new sensor. (I have set a reminder on my...

I am using an after market model that was 3D printed. However, i am going to try using the Kinesiology Tape as recommended by Brunneria to go over the top of the MM and the Libre. I have purchased the BRIGHT YELLOW tape to match my Car!

Hi, Thank you all for all of your feedback. Here is my current status: Question above was: "Do Abbott replace them if they come off in the heat?" I contacted Abbott Customer Service on their Careline number, which is 0800 1701177 I spoke to an advisor & i will be receiving a replacement sensor...

Hi "In Response"... which Libre Facebook Group do you recommend? Abbott Freestyle Libre users OR UK users | Freestyle Libre They are both private groups Thanks

Well, that blows the 1st theory out of the water then Dan. Singapore? I spent 10 years in Borneo (pre diabetes).

I have to shave, as a very Hairy guy. But not lost sensors before. I too have a MiaoMiao with a holder. I think I may have to stick something over the top to hold the next one on.

I have had two Libre Sensors come off in the past week. When I examined the last one it was clear that the adhesive was hardly even "tacky", let alone a strong glue. I would like to invite comments on four subjects: 1. Is it possible that the recent heat and humidity are having an adverse...

The MiaoMiao1normally only takes a reading once every 5 minutes (to conserve battery power), but I believe that xDrip+ can "poll" the MM more often, but it will just get the same reading, which is not what xDrip needs. I know that people have complained online about the long wait for this...

Hi, Exactly the same for me too. I use a Tandem t:slim 2, but it is nothing to do with the pump. Like you I am meticulous about priming the cannula set. I am certain it is all down to the place that I put the cannula. I also believe that the insulin pools before it reaches a "tipping point"...