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I have a Google Pixel 6a (Android) and over the last week the Logbook has taken a long time to load. I'm on the latest version of software, maybe a Libre problem?

Personally I find my usual exercises of brisk walking, Pilates and Yoga all lower my blood sugar. If I do Pilates with weights that lowers my BG even faster. I love to exercise but then have to top up with a bar or I'm down at 3.8 or lower. It's quite difficult to balance. ‍♀️‍♀️ I'm T1 on low...

As well as lots of 'try again in 10mins' messages with the Libre 2 my last two sensors failed after application. As I was in Rhodes at the time no chance of replacements. I had my Accu-Chek meter and lots of strips with me so was OK. Abbott are replacing the two faulty sensors but there must...

I've sometimes had to use white spirit on cottonwool then just clean it off with soap.

Given that NICE have now approved use of Freestyle Libre for T2 diabetics on insulin you must qualify. They've already approved it's use for all T1's so insist they let you try it. It's not all good, my Libre 2's regularly don't alarm but they do let you check your levels much more often. Go...

You're not alone! Same issues as you so it seems the problems are with the sensors and Abbott should have sorted this out by now. Good luck. Lynne

Hi Gary I had a Libre 2 sensor for nearly a year and my big gripe is how often the alarms don't work. Sometimes it notifies me but most times it doesn't. I have had tortuous conversations with Abbott helpline and they have sent me a replacement sensor on one occasion so you could try talking...

I have been using the Freestyle Libra 2 for 12 weeks now and it does take some getting used to after nearly 40 years of finger pricking. Yes, sometimes the readings are higher than My accu-chek but now I rarely bother to do both. I have had problems with the alarms not working on a couple of...

My last HbA1C was 42, translates to 6.0. I exercise every day, Yoga or Pilates and brisk walking. It really helps with blood sugars although I do have to manage lows as a downside. Been T1 for 41 years....

This seems to be quite common for those with Type 2, I've heard it from friends. The GP's seem to think doing an HbA1C once a year is enough while I advise them to check it occasionally just to be sure everything is as it should be. It's a reassurance as much as anything. The worst stories are...

You are so right! The worst part is that we all know now that BAME people are three times more likely to catch Covid 19 and to be severely affected by it but most of those from the BAME community that have been asked about being vaccinated say they don't want it as it hasn't been tested enough...

I buy mixed frozen berries, thaw them, to with Greek yogurt them a handful of low sugar/carb Granola. Delicious

Diagnosed at 32 when I was 6 months pregnant on Christmas Eve 1979. No-one seemed to know what I could and couldn't eat and I had a 15 month old son at home. Very difficult time! Told I was gestational T2, long story short I decided I'm T1 and 40 years later my HbA1C is 42, I do yoga, Pilates...

I used to go to research meetings about diabetes in Oxford. The professor there said that if diabetics have one hypo where they needed assistance they shouldn't drive for a year. Which planet was be from? Most diabetics on insulin will have the odd occasion where they get it wrong but life...

OK so you didn't take care of your diabetes when you were younger, lots of people will say the same, but it's what you do from here on in that counts. Diabetes won't stop you doing much other than flying a plane and maybe deep scuba diving so there's lots to look forward to. Even a day when...

Buy yourself a Frio wallet to keep your insulin cool and take it with you all the time asking with a BG meter. I keep sweets or chocolate in the pockets of all my jackets so I don't get caught out when I'm out walking, it's so easy to get caught out. It's a steep learning curve but now you've...

Good luck, you've taken the first positive steps and you'll get lots of support on the Forum, many people will have been on the same journey