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Hi, this is my first thread and I wanted to have a rant/make some observations about my general experiences with Type 2. Sorry it might be a bit long. I was diagnosed just before lockdown, I can’t remember what my first HA1c was but it was high. I had the usual stern talk about not eating cakes...

3 years ago, age 34, I became very unwell after a 24 hour stomach bug. I was normal weight to start with and over the course of 2 months I lost 15% of my body weight. I slept a lot, recurrent diarrhea, all the symptoms of chronic fatigue and malabsorption. All my blood tests were "normal"...

Hi, I’ve recently bought a continuous blood glucose monitor and found it to be very interesting, however I’m struggling to find papers that cover how best to interpret the results beyond the typical finger prick metrics of 8h fasting and post meal blood glucose level. For example what is a good...

Does anyone know if i can put my glucose levels on my lockscreen on a samsung? I saw some people have their blood levels on their lockscreen but only on an iphone. For context i have a Galaxy A12 and a FreeStyle LibreLink.

I’ve been diabetic for 14 years and have always worn pumps/CGMs so have been in contact with several adhesives etc. I tried some patches, in different areas (stomach, arm, leg,) as I have had reactions and irritation before, however I got SEVERE contact dermatitis but only on my stomach area, I...

I asked my doctor about having the libre 2 on prescription, a family member got me 3 months supply to try it out as with my mental health and eating disorder she though it can help seeing what my levels are constantly. It really did help but unfortunately I can afford to buy them especially...

Hi All, Not sure if this is just me or my Apple 15 plus phone but since the last Dexcom update to the app …….. I have my high alert set to 10mmols but when I restart my phone for whatever reason it resets itself to 14mmols. The low alert is not changed. I have reported this to Dexcom (they...

I fly long distance from Heathrow. In the last three years, security staff take every opportunity to humiliate type 1 diabetics. I have had to stop wearing my Dexcom G6 cgm at the airport because I am tired of being sent off to be searched. Now they use every opportunity to stop me from taking...

Hi everyone, I’m keen to understand from this forum if anyone else like myself is having issues with the Medtronic G4 sensor Failing. I’ve noticed over the past 2 months that I’m very rarely getting past three if not four days use before the sensor fails with no prior alarm such as the usual...

I was hoping to get some feedback from my GP practice regarding my CGM data results, and both Dexcom and Abbott web sites suggested I get my GP's clinic ID and set it up. I just tried to get that information from my GP practice and they haven't got the faintest idea what I'm talking about: I'm...

Does anyone have any experience of this Chinese CGM? I now have severe reaction to both Libre1/2 and Dexcon G6 and cannot use them. So I am giving this CGM a try, setup seems to have gone well and I am currently in the 2hr warm up period.

Hi Has anyone put their sensor in the inside of their arm instead of the suggested outside of arm? My little boy keeps pulling mine off on the outside and want to try on the inside but worried it wont work. I hope this makes sense

Hi, I'm looking for advice about Smart Watches and Freestyle Libre. I don't have a smart watch but having BG readings on my wrist seems like a great tool. I cant afford £300 for an apple watch (which seems to be the principle option), but surely there are other smart watches on the market that...

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Hi, My mum is currently under G7, but isn't completely loving her experience with it. She previously tried Libre as well, and overall had good management of her glucose levels, but would still rather try another device than go back to it. I'm familiar with the healthcare space, so I started to...

Hi, this is my first time here so apologies if this has already been asked. I work as a supply teacher and haven’t been in school since I was given a CGM. I have been given insulin 4 times a day. Usually when I’m in school my phone is kept in my bag/in the office (depending on the rules for...

Hello all, Sorry if I'm the 100th person to post or ask this question, but I'm unable to get a solid answer! Since the last LibreLink (iPhone) update I no longer receive CGM updates, have to manually scan again and the app continuously shows a bluetooth error. Is this the same for...

Hi all, I’m new to the community but certainly not new to Diabetes - I have been diagnosed with Type 1 whilst still living in Brazil (my home country) back in 1997. I have been on insulin pump treatment (Tandem t:slim X2) and CGM (Dexcom G6) for about 2 years now. All via the NHS. My wife and I...

Hi - I am new to the forum and am hoping for some guidance.... I have Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) managed on Metformin (1000mg), moving to Metformin SR (2000mg) soon. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and did very well in getting my HbA1c down in the first year. I have...

For example, I have used a CGM which should expire after 14 days of measurement. The question is, is the performance uniform and constant during this 14-day period? I am towards the end of this period, and I am seeing lower and lower values but not alarmingly low. I have not made a detailed...