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I read about the Libre FreeStyle 2 and requested my GP to switch me over. They did this quite swiftly. After some initial problems using it with my OPPO A5 mobile phone, Abbott promptly diagnosed some errors in my event log and supplied me with both a replacement sensor and a dedicated READER...

Hi. I checked my Carbs & Cals book and pure coconut milk is only 4g of CHO2 for 120ml so it is unlikely that this caused a spike. There are so many factors that can influence your blood glucose level that it can be hard to isolate what caused the spike. Before Christmas I had the beastly bug...

I take my grand-daughter swimming most weeks and I am in the pool for and hour and a half. I know this is longer than the 30 minutes stipulated but I haven't had a problem yet.... The trouble is it's an expensive sensor. I recommend that you try it when your sensor is nearing the 14 day life so...

Hi. I have been using the Libre FreeStyle on and off for about 9 months since I went on the I HART diabetic research trial last year. The Libre does not replace your blood glucose meter; it is supplementary to it. I have found that there can be significant deviations between the readings...

Hi Hollyslot. I have been there and done that. I was diagnosed 44+ years ago with T1 and take 5 injections a day (little and often). I am assuming that you have been on the DAPHNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course and therefore are OK with adjusting you insulin doses. From my...

Bear in mind my daily dose is half the twice daily dose of your Dad. His phial should therefore last around 7 days.

Hi. I take 18 units of lantus daily and I find my phial lasts 13 days. This allows for priming the insulin pen by expelling two blank units before injecting. There seems to be considerable variance in time being given so you need to allow some latitude. I would suggest 7 days is too short and 14...

Hi Samantha13, I have an Android phone and use the LibreLink app which is free to download. You can use it without having to invest in the Libre FreeStyle reader. I don't actually have a reader at all. There is another similar app called GLIMP but I prefer to stick with the propriety software...

Hi Lauzza, I got it when I was 21. Back in 1973 it was relatively rare for someone age 21 to get T1. I am now 64 and still healthy, thanks to CARB counting, regular testing and a good basic understanding of the effect insulin, diet, exercise and health has on one's blood glucose levels. I am...

Hi. I am 64 years young and have had T1 for 44 years, but I felt compelled to reply to your post because I lost a son, who took his own life ten years ago. I too went through some dark days when I felt I was not in control but fortunately got myself back on track, learned a lot in the process...

Hi Snapsy, As I read about your daily tightrope walking, I recognised so many parallels with my own experience. I was quite heartened that there are other people out there with similar objectives (between those two lines) and the determination to always try and be in control. Thank you for...

Hi. My name is Howard and I have had type 1 diabetes for 43 years. I am always keen to find new ways to keep better track of my diabetes, improve control and aid in dose calculations. I currently use the Aviva Pro Expert meter that does most of these calculations for me. I used to use the 100...

When I was 21 and dating a girlfriend, I got Type 1 diabetes. We had no secrets so I made no attempt to deceive her about it. She stuck by me and we married less than a year later. If someone is not prepared to stick by you, warts and all, IMHO they are not worth knowing. I am 64 now and my...

Hi Vicky. I suspect your husband is recoiling in anger at being diagnosed with diabetes. He is probably trying to escape his worst nightmare. In many respects he is very lucky! Imagine if he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer! Thankfully diabetes is easily treated and anyone can live a...

Hi, I have had type 1 a little longer than you (44 years) and these days I vary my intake much more that I ever did in the earlier days. I generally aim to take 55g of CHO2 per main meal but this can be less or more depending on the meal. I adjust my insulin accordingly and use the ACCU-CHEK...

Hi. I was diagnosed at the age of 21 which is a similar to your age now. 43 years ago the diet forbade sugar and honey and was quite restrictive. These days I try and eat as normally as possible but I try and not eat too much sugar because it has little nutritional value. Like you, I believe...

A few years ago I went on holiday to the Dominican Republic and was having a great time when a hurricane struck. Despite the trials and tribulations I would go again. In fact my wife and I and two friends are going to Mexico this September. I like hot places. Just be aware that the heat can...

I was on a mix of two insulins for many years. I used to mix them manually rather than having a pre-mixed insulin. That is what one had to do in the early days. I have had type 1 for over 43 years now. For the last 20 years I have been on a basal dose of Lantus and bolus doses for each main...

I know it's ridiculous. Once you have type 1 you are type 1 forever (pretty well). The thing is that you have to apply for an exemption card and renew it ever few years until you are 60 when all your prescriptions are free. I think you should at least have had some feedback from your pharmacist...

Hi, I have just received an email today from some German friends. He is a successful businessman with a chain of shoe shops in Bavaria. I was surprised to hear that he is also fed up with the bureaucracy of Brussels, high levels of immigration, high taxes and waste. He says if corporation tax...