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Many thanks ElenaP. I am glad to hear that you have had good experience. Take care.

Thanks Juicyj. You made me laugh so I will try again. What ever happens I will keep you updated. My step father, my father died in 1946 on active service when I was about 18 months old, was a wonderful man and my £10 membership fee has proved to be a bonus! Take care and best wishes to you all.

Many thanks Juicyj for quick reply. My issue is with the DSN. I saw her not long ago as they noticed I hadn't been seen for over two years. I use Libra 2, but find it does not work well with my Android phone, so they cannot see my readings online at the clinic. She suggested I try the Dexcom...

I was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic at the age of 12 in May 1957. My step father paid £10 to make me a life time member of the BDA now Diabetes UK. I was at boarding school then and had to cope on my own with three injections a day and carbohydrate control. I have worked and travelled all over...

I have had Type1for 62 years. I am 75 years old and in February 2019 had a Stage 4 liver tumor weighing 2.3 kg removed. When I was diagnosed with Type 1 in 1957 we had more disciple and a strict diet. We got on with life!! My moto is 'Keep breathing and smiling ' and in that order.

I was lucky to be allowed to use the FreeStyle Libre system a few months ago. At the beginning of February 2019 I had a major liver operation to remove a 2.3 kg tumor. The surgical team allowed me to use the FreeStyle Libre system during and after the operation. I could therefore keep a check...

I have just been prescribed to be able to use the FreeStyle Libre glucose testing system. I find that the results are about a third higher than my blood glucose results. I, therefore, find it a little confusing when trying to establish my overall glucose control. Does anybody else have the same...

Blood glucose testing meters do different things like calculating insulin needed with carbohydrate counting. Will the costcutting effect the choice of meter available?

I have had Type 1 for 61 years and was told that my last HbA1c of 57 was too low and I should reduce my insulin dose. This is especially as my night blood results are low.

Does anybody know of how many blood glucose testing meters that allow you to record your insulin dose?