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    Dexcom phone issues?

    Does anyone who has a dexcom have phone issues? I have the freestyle Libre 2 and am getting so sick of the signal loss alarms like so so many of you on here! I will either get 1 signal loss alarm in the space of a day or literally the following day get 1 or 2 an hour! I am bored having to...
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    Libre glue residue on skin

    Thank you I have bought a ExpressionMed UnderPatch Adhesive Patch to go under the sensor so hopefully that will help!
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    Libre glue residue on skin

    I think I have reacted to the glue from the Libre sensor I took a sensor off my right arm over a week ago and put a new one on my left arm, I used a anti adhesive spray and wipe on my right arm but I noticed today it feels rough and I have a perfect pink circle on my arm where the sensor was...
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    A bit overwhelmed

    I’ve recently been put on Tresiba and the Libre 2. The Tresiba I’m struggling to keep control, first I kept having hypo after hypo, now I’m going high and then low, I feel like I’m on a rollercoaster! I hope it’s just teething problems! The Libre 2 I love the freedom it gives me as I hated...
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    protein shakes and exercise

    Hi Can I mixed the Fortress whey protein powder with milk, frozen berries and bananas to make smoothies? Thanks
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    protein shakes and exercise

    Hi I'm gonna start exercsing again in the new year and am thinking of trying protein shakes, I exercise after my evening meal so will have the protein shake after exercising, would like to add a bit of carb into the shake, like a banana and some frozen berries, read some other posts about...
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    vibration / power trainer / power plate

    Hi Cosy The power plate website is really good, they have videos you can watch and download, exercise sheets and plans and its all free!! http://www.powerplate.com Siobhan :D
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    vibration / power trainer / power plate

    Have you used a vibration trainer iand got nerve damage from using it?
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    vibration / power trainer / power plate

    HI!! I am getting a vibration / power trainer (like a power plate) and was wondering if any type 1 diabetics on here have one or use one in the gym? How does it affect your sugar levels? Do you adjust you insulin dosage or food intake before and after using one? Thanks Siobhan :P
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    help please anyone know a good beautican in the London area

    I sent her an email thanks for helping :wink:
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    help please anyone know a good beautican in the London area

    hi Karen Does she have a premises or shop where I can go? Thanks :D
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    help please anyone know a good beautican in the London area

    maybe i shouldn't have bothered
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    help please anyone know a good beautican in the London area

    hello I am going on holiday soon and want to get my legs and bikini area waxed I am type 1 diabetic and have good control, can anyone recommend a good beautican in the London area where I can go and get waxed. thank you :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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    finding a new GP

    I sometimes think doctors are clueless, I was given a Diabetes Specialist Nurse to talk to a few years ago if I had any questions and whenever I phoned to ask her something her answer always "I don't know, I'll just go and ask someone" then she would put me on hold! She is a nurse who is a...
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    1st day of low carb, food diary.

    All done and dusted.
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    1st day of low carb, food diary.

    I was just pointing out that we are all diferent, it works for you not for me! That was all!! Not according to others having an opinion is irresponisble.
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    finding a new GP

    I'm type one on multi dose insulins (humalog and lantus), so I test my blood all the time! It saves me going up there all the time to get a new prescription.
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    1st day of low carb, food diary.

    Oh well I am SOOOOOO SORRRRRYYYY my answer wasn't as scientific as yours
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    Diabetic Medicalert Tattoo's

    If you go to google and type in medicalert tattoo and click on pictures there is a photo of a guy's wrist with a tattoo saying he is diabetic, very effective!
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    finding a new GP

    on my repeat prescription I have 8 boxes of one touch ultra strips (4oo strips in total) and also 2 boxes (100 strips) of Ascensia Microfill strips.