cgm

I am interested to hear if anyone has used the Abbott Freestyle libre continuous monitoring system to monitor their glucose levels if they have type 2 diabetes. I'm regularly monitoring (4 times a day) with lancets and finger pricking but not much fun. I know the Libre system is aimed at type...

In Zoe Harcombe's blog this week, she commented on her and her husband's use of a Libre cgm that they each had on trial for 2 weeks. She had several interesting insights on her discoveries and concluded that every UK citizen should have a loan of a Libre for 4 weeks to discover their...

Saw my DSN today and was told that the Freestyle Libre is now available on the NHS for everybody. Not sure if this is London only or a nationwide thing. I'm unsure about the libre as it doesn't send results directly to your phone or give alerts. I'm aware of the Miao Miao add on which will do...

Afternoon friends, I was lucky enough to be “upgraded” from the Libre to Dexcom G6 on Friday - so it was quite a day, all in all. Clinical exams in Swansea the morning, straight to the clinic just north of Cardiff in the afternoon! There as only two patients in my clinic with the G6, I’m the...

Two sub headlines in the Diabetes Times coverage of EASD 2019 https://diabetestimes.co.uk/easd-highlights/ "Poor diabetes control cost NHS £3 billion in 2017/18" "CGM shown to be beneficial in type 1 diabetes" A total of 94 adults with type 1 diabetes were followed for three years. Those who...

Hi all - Hoping someone can help with some information - From 1st April CGMs became available on prescription but subject to varying criteria. I followed this up and this resulted in a Consultant appointment where I was told "You definitely qualify - I will fill in the form this afternoon and...

Just having started the medtronic cgm 10 days ago and having some drama with a rash/allergic reaction. My pump seems to be fine but it's changed every 2-3 days. During the wear of the first week was fine (on back of arm) but after I took the 1st plaster off Monday it's seems to be worse now on...

Hi, I have been offered the Minimed 670g pump but without the CGM. Does anyone have experience of using this pump in manual mode or would something like the Accu-chek insight be better? I also have the libre so I have means of checking my BM's without finger pricks all day long but that wouldnt...

Anyone got any tips for removing the sticker residue from the back of the MiaoMiao when removed, before applying a new sticker? I usually pick and peel at it, but it's annoying to get it all. Also any alternate sources for MiaoMiao stickers? Is the official website the best source for new...

Hi, I am the father of a recently diagnosed T1D 6 year old boy. We have a libre sensor and when first diagnosed we would use the freestyle reader to scan his sensor, and then upload to Diasend so our clinic could have the information for monitoring. Since then we have moved on and have...

Hi All, I recently bought a MiaoMiao reader after first discovering it last year (took a while to save up for it). The device itself hasnt actually arrived yet but i thought id get started by downloading Spike and browsing through its features. However, upon doing this i have discovered that...

Hi all, We have just received our Miaomiao and we are really excited. The problem is it refuses to connect to bluetooth. I have a Samsung Galaxy and it appears on the list of bluetooth devices, but when you try to pair, it just says "pairing not accepted by miaomiao". Has anyone got any useful...

In another thread the timing and utility of single point gluco-meter readings was discussed. So I wondered what your actual measured peak times (or range of times) for BSLs is after meals (post-prandial) with use of CGMs? (Libre, or other??

Hi there... I could really use some info/support from anyone with knowledge in regards to setting up the freestyle Libre to work in conjunction with a smart watch. More specifically - what would I need to buy to get this going, is it even possible and what are the ins/outs about it etc...

Dexcom announced it is laying off a bunch of people and moving services to the Philippines. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sd-fi-dexcom-layoffs-san-diego-20190222-story.html I gather they announced record earnings and that they were laying off people in San Diego and...

Hi Guys, I seem to be hogging the forum tonight, but I have another burning question. (YES, even more exciting than the mystery of the dimple!) I have read a lot about people using xdrip+ with their MiaoMiao and android phone, but has anyone compared it to the MM Tomato app? I have heard that...

Has anyone ever noticed a small dimple or depression on the top of their Libre sensor? I am NOT talking about the little hole right in the very middle. I am talking about the very small depression, about 1.5mm in diameter, about 5mm from the outer edge of the sensor. Somebody said, on another...

Has anyone else been long term cycle touring? I'm after hints and tips for carting pump and all the necessary cannula changes; CGM and all the necessary sensor changes; emergency long term insulin if my pump should fail (where to stash the stuff as I know what I need) all my normal insulin...

In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...

Hi guys, I am in the process of upgrading my insulin pump on the NHS and of the list of pump potions I have narrowed my choices between the omnipod and the Medtronic 640G. I wondered if anyone had been on either of these and had some reviews for me, I am unsure which would be better. Also...