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  1. MattH892

    Libre readings waayyyyy out!

    Hi Everyone [emoji846] I've been using the libre for around 8 months and for the most part they've been excellent. I'm fully aware readings can fluctuate a fair bit but my current reader is showing 3.5 and my finger prick is 8.3. Im on day 3 of the sensor so it may well just be a dodgy sensor...
  2. MattH892

    Telling people you're diabetic...

    Hi Everyone [emoji112] I got diagnosed with T1 just over a year ago and this forum has really helped me get to grips with everything. However I'm still in that period where I'm seeing people for the first time since being diagnosed and also when meeting new people, where I find it super...
  3. MattH892

    HbA1c compared to Libre estimation

    I was diagnosed nearly a year ago and for one reason or another (moving location, covid etc) I haven't had an official HbA1c test. I've been using the Libre for about 6 months and was interested to know how accurate the 'Estimated A1c' is compared to a proper one? Mine currently says 6.7% /...
  4. MattH892

    Allergy tablets and sugar levels

    Hi everyone, Has anyone noticed a change in their BS levels after taking an allergy tablet? I was 6.4 before breakfast and took my usual amount of insulin my that particular meal and my levels have shot up to 14.. the only difference is that I took an allergy tablet just before I ate. Has...
  5. MattH892

    Control During Lockdown

    Hi everyone!! :) I hope everyone is well and staying as safe as possible. I'm intrigued to know how this whole pandemic has affected peoples levels if at all? I'm T1 and was diagnosed back in May last year. With having all this extra time on my hands, I'm seeing a huge consistency in my levels...
  6. MattH892

    3 months in...

    Hi guys! - I have just posted this elsewhere on the forum but found this thread seems to be more appropriate. My name is Matt, I'm 27 and live just outside of Southampton. I'm a type 1 and got diagnosed just over 3 months ago!! Just thought I'd introduce myself and would be nice to chat to a...