skin irritation

  1. J

    Insulin Allergy

    I was diagnosed 10 years ago with T2, tablet and diet initially, but about 4 years ago, I was put on insulin. Approx 3-4 weeks after starting my insulin injections I started getting pins and needles/burning sensation on large patches all over my skin. Checking with the doctor I was put on...
  2. Capt-Slog

    Extending Dexcom G6 Sensors

    Hi, I believe that the normal G6 sensor life is 10 days. I have also been told that it is possible to extend this to 20 or sometimes even 30 days. My question is: Has anyone experienced "skin issues" by leaving a G6 attached for a long time? My concern is that there is little point in...
  3. T

    Miaomiao sticker issue

    Hi everyone, I've been using my miaomiao for about 4 or 5 days now, and I love it! After some initial teething issues with connection (which I now seem to have fixed, fingers crossed!) it's working great and I'm getting some good results, accurate with the libre scanner and finger prick tests...
  4. RFSMarch

    Know that feeling when you don't want to look under a manky plaster?

    My poor much maligned sensor which has been problematic since Day Two must be all but out of the whole as it went from normalish numbers before breakfast to flat line LO. There is something that is trickling from the sensor through the tegaderm (yes that really does feel as disgusting as it...