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  1. RickV

    Mounjaro and insulin

    Hi there. I have only just seen your post regarding Mounjaro. I am also taking Novorapid but with Humelin 1, along with Metformin and Gliclazide. My Doctor advised me against taking Novorapid whilst taking Mounjaro. How are you getting on with it?
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    CGM - Where do you wear yours ?

    Hi there. With regard to your sensor being dislodged, I do two things to help with that. Being quite hairy, I shave my arm where I am going to place my sensor before applying it. Secondly, after application, I slide a 6" length of 'tubigrip' bandage over it for a couple of hours. I also place...
  3. RickV

    Hypo - Lost all feeling in my right side

    Hi there. I have had similar but not as severe as what you have experienced, where one of my hands (generally Right) and forearm go numb. Sometimes it also affects my toes, again on the right side only. It only happens if my sugar level drops extremely low and now I don't worry about it. When it...
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    Going on Holiday - Airport stress!

    Hello all. I recently went on a cruise, stopping off at 10 different destinations and going through full body scanners entering and exiting security at each port without any problem to my sensor that I was wearing at the time. However, when going through security at Bristol Airport, I was...
  5. RickV

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi Helen. Be patient and you will soon be living a (near) normal life. Don't disregard sweets as they do come in very handy if you start getting hypo symptoms. Jelly Babies seem to be the best. Take care.
  6. RickV

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hello all. Widower since 2018. - What is your name? Richard - How old are you? 69 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Exeter, Devon - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. Miserable Old Git - Do...
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    Which kinds of exercise raise / lower blood sugar?

    Hi all. Gentle walking (due to my bad knees) and DIY etc, always lowers my glucose and quite rapidly, so I always have Jelly Babies to hand.
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