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  1. jillsymes66

    Libre sensor and airports

    Hi. Does anyone have experience of wearing their sensor through airport security please? Do I need a letter from my GP or just the Medical Device Awareness Card? Thanks
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    Early Morning Spikes (T1)

    Hi. I have been eating keto for the last 12mths and my bm levels have been in the 4-5.5 range. Since starting with the Libre sensor thingy I have noticed my bm level rises from about 3am to around 7-9! I have no idea why this is happening. I have not had a hypo. I usually do a 16/8...
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    Pump info please.

    Hi. Are there any patch pumps available yet that stick to your skin rather than need to be hooked on a belt? I've not used a pump and it hasn't been suggested to me by my diabetes team so I don't even know if I'd qualify (T1 with last hbA1c of 50, 52yrs old and work full time) Thanks [emoji258]
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    Higher blood sugar in the morning

    Hi Everyone. I take my BM before bed and take my Lantus along with my other meds. In the morning my BM is higher than the night before. Am I having little hypos without realising? I feel fine with no headache or damp sheets. Any advice would be good. Thanks.
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    DKA?? Advice

    I have been on keto for 8 weeks and my blood sugar levels have been perfect and ketone sticks say between 1.5 and 4. I have had a cold which had almost gone but last night I began to feel so awful. Vomiting, shivers and a bad headache. My sugar levels are between 7 & 8 but my ketones have...
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    Keto macros Help!!

    Hi. I have been on the Ketogenic diet since 4th Jan and according to Ketostix my levels are moderate. I am staying around 27g carbs, 60g protein and 90g fat. I am logging everything I eat on myfitnesspal but am struggling to get sufficient calories, usually around 800, when their minimum is...
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    About to start Keto

    Hi. I'm about to start the Keto way of life. I am T1 and have been in denial for almost 12 mths and am now ready to take life seriously. I have done lots of research online but cannot get an appointment with the GP's diabetic team for 3 mths for advice. So, what did you all do regarding...