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I am having the same issue as many others. App automatically updated and I went to scan Libre 2 sensor and just got white screen in the app. I am so reliant on the sensor I have no idea where my finger pricking stuff is (or if any blood strips are still in date!). Deep sigh- as if managing T1D...

@Welcome bubble_clo I am thrilled to have had my first dose of Pfizer vaccine today. I am wondering if my BG is going to go crazy for a few days as it seems to have done for some others .

I have had no contact from the GP regarding vaccines. I don’t know what to make of this- Is it that I am not in the top 4 groups or they have forgotten me. Not sure how long to wait before contacting my GP which is never a pleasant experience so I avoid it all costs! Thanks for all the...

@Marie2 Thank you for your detailed answer- I had no idea there were so many different sugar alternatives. I will have to try something & see what it tastes like and I guess whether it ‘likes’ me. I certainly have time at the moment to experiment.

Hi all- I am not enjoying lockdown 3 - I am finding it really lonesome. I love baking but have been giving most of what I bake away to my neighbours as it sends my blood glucose through the roof. My neighbours are very happy but I would like to see if I can use a sugar alternative and a friend...

@Daphne917 - thank you for your sound advice. I did disclose on the occ health forms as I honestly did not wish to hide it from my new employer for all the reasons you highlighted. I will have to figure out the best approach for a discussion with my manager. Can’t say I am looking forward to...

Hey all - but of a while since I have been on the site. I think I mentioned I lost my job due to Covid & employer not really liking my new diagnosis of TID ( I am sure they would tell you it was due to something else). Good news is I found another job - albeit only for a year. I learnt in the...

I have had some good days recently- adjusted my basal dosing which has stopped the daily hypos [emoji16]. My BGs seem to be stabilising- I do wonder if the lack of work stress is the key to halting the rollercoaster of highs and lows? Perhaps I am slowly getting to grips with the challenges...

I have had a rollcoaster ride since diagnosis 8 months ago- my BG has been up & down. Many hypos and hypers sometimes in the same day. I have found it extremely difficult. I worked at University but it was all too much for them & me so we parted company last week. The good news is I now have...

Good Morning all- awoke after a disturbed night (neighbours had a loud party) to a lovely sunny morning. BG 3.1 so had some of my mum’s delicious marmalade for breakfast. BG shot straight up. [emoji16]

Hey I am new to this post & t1 diabetes. I am fairly newly diagnosed- just passed 6 month anniversary. It has been a miserable, hard initiation- I am not young & have multiple autoimmune diseases-so oh joy! I am slowly learning to deal with the delights of MDI. I have been informed and...

Hey - I have had Coeliac Disease for 20 years but very recently diagnosed with Type 1. I have found lots of highs and lows in my BG. As a newbie I have no idea if this is normal but I have noticed that GF cereal seems to send my BG spiking but GF bread not so much. I have found it all rather...

I am really sorry that you had a similar experience of diabetic come - it is pretty scary! I am currently a bit scared of eating anything let alone carbs. I also have coeliac disease which makes everything a bit more fun. Sounds like you are also struggling with figuring out how what you eat...

@ Ushthetaff Well I have to admit I definitely didn’t want to join this club but seems like the people are fantastic. It is certainly a huge learning experience and I have to admit it is a bit overwhelming all the information and things I am having to learn. Really helpful to have such...

@ Mad76 Sounds like I am in good company! It is nice to realise that I am not alone and that others have walked the same path and can guide me. Thank you for your support.

@EllieM Thanks for the advice - I am definitely going to discuss with me diabetes nurse as it has been exhausting having the disturbed sleep due to the hypos. Glad to know that if I get the basal dosage right that I might get some control over the nightime hypos!

About 11 in the morning and 11 in the evening - I try to keep 12 hours between doses. I was on a dose of 7 morning and evening but I have changed after advice from the diabetes nurse to 5 at night and 8 in the morning. I am having less hypos at night not this does but I go to bed with a good...

I just told my insurance as I newly diagnosed and I was told by my doctors I had to tell my insurance company however they did not increase the premium. They did tell me that I did need to tell them to make sure my insurance was not declined if I had an accident however I have no idea if this...

Hi!- I am on Levermir and Novorapid. I know nothing about different insulins - does that make a difference?

About 60% hypos between 4-3 and about 40% below 3. Most of the hypos at night but some during the day - none so severe that I have gone back to hospital. Although I got so scared about the nighttime hypos that I bought libre sensors and miao miao to wake me up before my BG dropped below 3.5...