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    United Kingdom - Freestyle Libre 3 - Whatever Happened to the Freestyle Libre 2?

    I was prescribed by a hospital consultant (I am type 1). Freestyle 2 & 3 do the same thing so on the level of usage - its just an upgrade of the product. I can only imagine is part regulatory and partly gov/health officials getting it into the system. Having a button size device (that presumably...
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    United Kingdom - Freestyle Libre 3 - Whatever Happened to the Freestyle Libre 2?

    I think the Libre 3 app is available on the iPhone but they probably haven't released the app on the UK App Store. Ive seen demos on YouTube using the iPhone and Libre 3. But either way maybe it is smart phone only... I dont know. But no reason they can't prescribe based on whether the person...
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    United Kingdom - Freestyle Libre 3 - Whatever Happened to the Freestyle Libre 2?

    Anyone have an update on when Libre 3 might be prescribed in the UK? Im getting Libre 2 prescribed but the 3 with its much smaller size (less prone to coming off) and the min by min reporting seems a massive improvement.
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    Insulin squirting from pen

    Whenever I usually do an air shot test it DRIPS 2-3 drips. It only squirts out NOW, AFTER 2/3rd of the pen has been used. Suggesting more than should be is coming out - 2-3 drips visually is much less than a squirt. And if I do an air shot of my 4 units dose it also now squirts, the previous...
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    Insulin squirting from pen

    1. Yes - my theory. 2. Lantus 3. BD Viva 5mm 4. I haven't contacted my DSN because the first time / first pen I thought it might be a one off bad pen or my mistake and just opened a new pen. Now its happened again im asking here and depending upon answers and see what happens tomorrow AM - ill...
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    Insulin squirting from pen

    Im relatively new to insulin (on second or third pen). The last 2 pens start squirting insulin when I get down to the last 3rd of the insulin. When I do the test with 2 units it *squirt*s out rather than the normal drip (no matter how slow I press). And if I test it with my dose it also squirts...
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    Car insurance

    I also had a letter saying 3 year medical review licence. Ive completed the form and I'm waiting for the licence. I had to inform the DVLA myself, did you inform them?
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    Good Insulin Injection Practices.

    The link no longer works - for me...
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    Which insulin is "best"?

    @KK123 This is the bit about insulin Lantus + cancer At round 19 mins 38 seconds he starts talking about Lantus in response to a question someone asked. 2-3 mins total on Lantus. He says "lantus has x165 more affinity for igf1 receptors than human insulin. igf1 receptors are prevalent in...
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    Which insulin is "best"?

    Im in the UK and currently on Lantus. Im taking 4 units at the moment and its keeping my bg between 5-7 mostly (mostly just over 6 between meals) - combined with exercise and moderate diet management. I still need to be better & more consistent with diet/food and/or I might increase to 5 or 6...
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    Car insurance

    I just informed my insurance company and the person I spoke to said "they don't put anything on file for this, as long as your doctor says you are fit to drive ..." ... so I guess I was worried about nothing (insurance premiums). And if they put nothing on file then apart from me taking a screen...
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    Which monitor?

    Thanks. I will do as you suggested.
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    Which monitor?

    Makes sense. Im currently doing the same as it was mentioned as a possible criteria, but didn't think of the cost aspect - they kinda have to give you libre to save money... What if they say measure less often? I was told only need to check 4 times a day - wake up, before lunch, before dinner...
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    Which monitor?

    Im thinking of subscribing in the mysugr app. Before I do I wanted to ask if there any good similar apps - paid or free - that also provide an output report.
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    Which monitor?

    Thanks for the app suggestion - ive downloaded and logging. Ill prob upgrade to paid sub. My HbA1c is estimated at 43 at the moment - even if its only an estimate its a nice bit of info. The clinic also downloads onto their computer from the monitor.
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    Which monitor?

    Yep, my GP said he is unable to prescribe it. I got some more test strips which I needed. I can't afford to self finance. I'll ask the consultant or SDN next appointment. Thanks @Juicyj + all that replied - good info. The nurse noted on my letter (after last appointment) that I'm finger...
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    Which monitor?

    I’m type 1 LADA. Libre not a monitor? So what are the differences? I don’t mind scanning my phone over a sensor - no problem. Which should I ask for if I had a choice? I appreciate he might not prescribe anything.
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    Which monitor?

    I’m seeing my doctor today (a few hours) and I’m going to ask for monitor. I’m in the uk. Type 1 LADA. Which is best? Which should I ask for? Not sure which are available in the UK. I’ve seen Libre and Dex mentioned a lot. Best? And I’m assuming he will prescribe one. I really can’t...
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    Can you take blood from anywhere?

    @Dexterdobe Yes, I do this. It still kinda stings. @Walking Girl Im in the UK - so nhs. @Antje77 Im going to try different places and see if the readings differ. The link was helpful. Thanks.
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    Can you take blood from anywhere?

    What are the alternative places to take blood for testing levels? Does it matter? I dont think it would. I'd prefer not to take finger pricks all the time. Im going to ask for a libre but is there any requirements to be issued such a monitor?