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    Type 1 Dexcom g7 accuracy?

    For me it’s the opposite it’s the most accurate sensor I’ve had. loved my Libres (both types 1 & 2) but they always ran lower than any blood tests I did & Dexcom 1 for me was a total waste of space never showed a reading any ware near a accurate level (blood test). For me The Dexcom 7 is the...
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    Splitting bolus

    I’m on Lyumjev & the same as the others I also regularly split doses. But it was pure trial & error to get the split correct to suit my body’s needs a lot will depends on the meal type & how fast your body absorbs its carbs If the 2nd injection time of the split means it may stack for me the...
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    XDRIP & Vehicle Mode any HELP or INFO PLEASE

    Thank you. I used to like Diabox when I used Libre but been put on Dexcom G7 & have been stuck with Trying to get xdrip back up & running again
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    XDRIP & Vehicle Mode any HELP or INFO PLEASE

    good idea but not on Facebook or anything like it & would not know how start. just Just thought anyone who uses xdrip may know sort of a last ditch effort
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    XDRIP & Vehicle Mode any HELP or INFO PLEASE

    Could anyone tell me if it’s posable & if so HOW TO get xdrip to use my cars speakers to give me my sugar levels while Driving I use xdrip with Dexcom G7, & I’m not very tech savvy In xdrip settings on motion Tracking page I have Enable Motion Tracking OFF Enable Vehicle Mode ON Detect car...
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    dexcom g7

    For me it’s a lot more accurate then ether the Libres I used or the Dexcom one I had. The app is better than Libres (more choice with alarms) but I also use xdrip along with the app. Downside for me as previous said the over patch is a must specially on arms & for me it’s very hard to get it...
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    DAFNE

    Hi hope your all feeling good I had my DAFNE course about 3-4 years back I’ve been a Diabetic for 50 years now & I really enjoyed it It was face to face 8 in the group & just to be able to talk to others were we are all in the same boat (Diabetic) talking about things from Ratios to night...
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    Freestyle Libre 2 to become real time continuous glucose monitor in UK from mid July 2023

    I loaded the new app & tried it as have been put on a Dexcom one hoping I could get back on Libre if it was any good. As you say can only see BG in app not on lock screen at 1st could not get widget on lock screen full stop asked Libre for help & got it reading every min & a widget on lock...
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    Libre 3

    As said I had my annual review with my consultant & I casually asked about Libre 3 I was told there was NO FUNDING for it. I now have had a letter telling me to I’m being changed from Libre 2 to Dexcom 1 & to go to a group meeting so I can be showed how to use it. I rang the number on the...
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    Hospital/Gp

    My GP’s the reverse they Do NOT want to know they will not go near Diabetics They say there not equipped to handle type one Diabetics only type two’s there brilliant for anything else But will only do things like a repeat prescription for anything to do with my diabetes even when the Hospital...
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    Libre 3

    Hi all Just had my annual review not that good problems other health issues impacting on Diabetes Asked the consultant about Libre 3 His words I would love to put you on Libre 3 it would be ideal for you BUT as yet there is no funding for it in this Area & I do not know when there will be...
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    Any help please Very NEW to using Sweeteners in Baking

    Thank you for the info very helpful. And the recipes in/on the link look Fantastic she will have the time of her life making them the next problem will be how to keep the weight down
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    Any help please Very NEW to using Sweeteners in Baking

    Thank you all for the help. All the recipes she has looked at are low carb or KETO most using Almond flour (ground Almonds) not normal flour But it looks like there from the USA that’s why all the agro with the sweeteners that’s why I needed the name of one that was zero carb & zero cal and...
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    Any help please Very NEW to using Sweeteners in Baking

    Could anyone help please Very NEW to using Sweeteners in Baking a friend became type 2 at the start of the year I’ve helped with the things I known about I am Type 1 but she wants to start home baking again as she stopped at the time of being diagnosed. A lot of the recipes use a sweetener...
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    Swapping to Lyumjev

    I use Lyumjev and like you switched from novorapid For me it works fine you do get a bit of stinging sometimes But for me the fact I do not have to inject way before the meal or have high blood sugar levels for a very long time after the meal before the novo kicks in means I’m very happy with...
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    New Insulin

    Sorry there should not be a "me" it should read I hope someday they do find a cure or make artificial pancreas anything so Diabetics can stop Injecting I’ve been waiting for this (injecting) for over 45 years. Maybe one Day
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    New Insulin

    I hope someday they do find a cure or make artificial pancreas anything so Diabetics can stop me Injecting I’ve been waiting for this (injecting) for over 45 years. Maybe one Day
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    New Insulin

    No the idea of being attached 24h*7d is not for me + until a fully closed loop system comes readily available on NHS without jumping through hoops to get to get it I’m happy the way I am I fear it will be bad enough just trying to get a Libre 3 in my area
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    New Insulin

    I was was in a different place I had already made my mind up something had to change I could not go on with my levels the way they were then at my last check up at xmas my Hosp Diabetic team said try this new Insulin it may work a lot better for you so I went for it. I hope you can work out...