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Had a similar incident about 2 weeks ago. Turned out my insulin cartridge was dodgy, possibly got too hot. Changed the cartridge and did a correction dose. Got back to normal (as can be) within 36 hrs. Defo advise seeking professional help on this one as I did, but also drink plenty of fluids...

Thanks all. Am finding this information and advice all very helpful :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Evening all Been putting a fair amount of thought into getting a CGM and I am told the Dexcom G4 is the best one out there. Does anyone have experience of this or other machines? I am a little put off by the cost although I am not 100% sure what the overall cost is. I have also looked on...

We had a discussion as a group at the hospital today about exercise and the consensus was that high energy exercise (gym, football, running etc) seems to make sugar levels spike then drop, but not too quickly whereas where I play golf (not exactly energetic) and I drop considerably quickly and...

Hi Patch. Thanks for the reply. I think my main problem with it is when I do exercise. I play golf which is not intense but it does drop my sugars quite quickly. For example... I went from 14 to 4 in an hour and a half, and that is having consumed a tube of fruit pastilles! Thought I would try...

Hi. Did you do a test to see your sugar levels? This is not the first time I have heard about this, particularly in seawater, where blood sugars have dropped quickly. Any other symptoms? May not be diabetes related of course. If you are concerned at all, best take a trip to the GP or call your...

Hi all Very new to this forum so bear with me! Am type 1 and diagnosed 25 years ago. Like many, I am now getting complications, particularly with eyes, due to years of poor control really (difficult to admit that, but true). Before it really is too late, I have got some proper help from my...