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  1. ArsenalCath

    More facts

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  2. ArsenalCath

    Giggle

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  3. ArsenalCath

    Grins and Snickers.

    It’s late here and I have to be up early for a hospital appointment and I needed a laugh so thank you for that. [emoji4][emoji4]
  4. ArsenalCath

    Illness and T1D

    Yes, when I’m poorly my glucose levels go mad so having the Libre is very useful as I can see if the blood glucose is going up, down or staying the same and adjust my insulin accordingly. I tend to give less fast acting insulin when I’m poorly. I do little and often but I do notice on the Libre...
  5. ArsenalCath

    Freestyle Libre - bleeding THROUGH new sensor

    I rang Abbott and they’ve put new sensor in the post as the app wouldn’t respond to the sensor I put on yesterday so it wouldn’t start up. I’ve kept trying but no joy so far. Might be a dud sensor but I’m worried it’s the app. Last two sensors have been playing up. Not responding to the app so...
  6. ArsenalCath

    Freestyle Libre - bleeding THROUGH new sensor

    Yes. Me too. I couldn’t believe how much it bled and the massive bruise that appeared after is still there a month later. But it didn’t seem to interfere with the readings. Now I’m just having trouble with the sensor I put on yesterday. App not reading the sensor so unable to start it up. I...
  7. ArsenalCath

    Freestyle Libre - bleeding THROUGH new sensor

    My last two libre2 sensors have been up the wall. After first few days I was getting the automatic readings but also able to scan for a reading when I wanted. After a few days I was not able to get any scanned readings at all. This morning the sensor ended. I put new sensor on and tried to scan...
  8. ArsenalCath

    Freestyle2

    Thank you. I will give them a call. I am in UK.
  9. ArsenalCath

    Freestyle2

    Since Tuesday 10/10, I am only able to use automatic readings. I cannot get the sensor to give me readings on demand using the iPhone. And my Tresiba basal insulin pen is linked to the app and I’m not able to get the app to upload the units I’ve injected. It’s a real nuisance. Getting loads of...
  10. ArsenalCath

    Low carb but BG high. Any ideas?

    I was being treated for type 2 for two years. My BG was horrendous whatever I did. Then a new doctor joined the practice and referred me to endocrinologist who tested me for type 1. I was diagnosed with type 1.
  11. ArsenalCath

    5 things any newly diagnosed type 1 should know

    If we are advised to nit have fast acting insulin before exercise as exercise reduces our glucose levels what is going on? If our body doesn’t produce insulin how does the glucose get into our cells without insulin? I just don’t get it.
  12. ArsenalCath

    5 things any newly diagnosed type 1 should know

    Since being diagnosed with type 1 and having insulin injections I gave put in a phenomenal amount of weight. I’m blaming the insulin as my Carb Manager app says I very rarely go over 1000 calories a day. I need to lose weight as it is making me thoroughly miserable. I hate having diabetes type...
  13. ArsenalCath

    Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabetes?

    Yes. I had a virus about four years ago. It left me with exactly the same after effects as the Covid virus, chronic fatigue being the worst. I was sent for a glucose tolerance test and following that I was initially diagnosed with type 2. About a year or so after I began losing weight rapidly...
  14. ArsenalCath

    Covid vaccine and T1D, what are your views?

    I will get it as soon as I possibly can. I’ve not been in close contact with my family for almost a year. I can’t stand much more. I get the flu jab every year so why not.
  15. ArsenalCath

    When to go to hospital. Latest blood reading 32.5

    I’m type 1 and my glucose levels are up and down like a yo yo. I am going to have the Libra soon and I will then be able to try out sugar surfing which will hopefully put an end to the very low and very high glucose readings. I just have to wait until I can have a face to face consultation which...
  16. ArsenalCath

    How Do They Diagnose What Type Of Diabetes You Have?

    Many people with late onset type 1 are misdiagnosed as type 2. In my case it took a near death experience before a new doctor referred me to a diabetes endocrinologist.
  17. ArsenalCath

    Fasting bloods

    Yesterday I had to have a fasting blood test. My reading first thing was 5.5. I have been told nit to have any insulin if I haven’t had any carbs. Couldn’t eat anything at all yesterday so no pre breakfast insulin. By the time I had my blood test it was 10.30am and my bloods had gone up to 11.8...
  18. ArsenalCath

    Anyone been shopping yet?

    Not been shopping. Not been anywhere since 17th March and I’m afraid I don’t trust this government sufficiently to believe it’s safe out there.