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It may be easy to apply but for quite a few of us the libre’s forty-eight to sixty-two hours’ settling in time and inaccuracies is a little more than merely frustrating

Today, the FDA approved simplera for use in the US so I begin to wonder if this will be an ongoing issue here in the U.K.

The postcode lottery, and Consultant’s view, is, as always a big factor. If the Consultant you see understands the toll of forty-two years’ of jabbing and watching blood sugars, and now added to that the disruptive sleep apnea, they are also likely understand the benefits a hybrid loop could...

Was it glargine? PZI, that was the one the life-style-changing basal replaced for me.

Yes, I remember that, forty or eighty strength? The Consultant told you the number to draw on the syringe for each jab, basal and bolus. It meant eating a pre-set amount of carb at each meal. Wasn’t there also a basal that increased in active strength about four hours after jabbing and then...

Did anyone else compare the sugar content of diabetic chocolate bars and some of the non-diabetic, laxative free bars? A lot of those expensive diabetic bars had more carb in them than cheaper non-diabetic options.

If the GP surgery has a Diabetes Specialist Nurse you may be able to get answers to your questions from them. I know, though, that DSNs are very busy with the vast number of people who need diabetes management help but it’s worth a try. We can’t give advice about whether or not to give...

Each of us if different so I can only share my own experience with Libre. After activating a Libre, it’s 24 to 48 hours before it reads close to a blood test. During that time, I regularly look at the Libre app 15 minutes after a blood test to see if the results are getting closer to the blood...

I think there are some treatments that are targeted to the organs affected by autonomic neuropathy, but you would need to have a decent med team analyse the specific areas affected and the best treatments for them. Most of the noise about neuropathy comes from the effects on limb extremities...

Have to add that out doesn’t happen at every meal; some whole days can be perfect.

I’ve had this too for the past couple of weeks, despite reducing basal and delaying injecting if bs are lowing before eating. It’s both good to know I’m not the only one and worrying to realise it’s common. I had a very nasty incident at a friend’s when a post-prandial low led to hypoglycaemic...

In the past I’ve used Pepto-Bismol to help with a bout of nausea

Hi @lizcoop, I agree with JoKalsbeek, you must allow yourself to put yourself first. At 55 you have a lot of life ahead of you so getting a handle on the ways you can live more happily with Type One is essential. You went into DKA before diagnosis so you already know how wretched that is, plus...

I think it all depends on your immigration status, @dennishadley, and whether you’ll still be a US citizen who’ll be here for a limited period or whether you’ll be seeking permanent settlement, but I’m not at all well versed in the ins and outs of moving here from the US.

Yes, @EllieM, but not until the end of 2026. Still waiting for alternatives to be suggested by NHS Medicine Supply.

Yes, @Carpe Diem, I do use Levemir. I like it as it’s easier to adjust if needed. Athough I’ve not tried Tresiba, I did use Lantus some years ago and found its drops and rises in strength difficulty. I’ve heard that people find Lantus easier if they split the doses am and pm. But, the common...

Have you thought about using Levemir instead of Lantus? It has a more even profile and since it’s injected twice a day you can vary the day and night time doses.

Are you ok @action replay? Have you made it through without too many lows and highs?

As @ElenaP said, keep an eye on blood sugars. Correct with nova and eat carb according to what your readings say. I gather Lantus has a two hour period before it’s working full strength. You might also want to consider changing the time you take Lantus to morning rather than evening and thus...

From one oldie to another, just keep on rocking. I did autocorrect, embarrassed that I’d thought you were in the States.