swimming

haven't been swimming since diagnosed type1 1x long acting +1x fast acting insulin in the morning (2x fast acting other meals). low intensity walks appear to have a substancial effect on blood sugars lowering them very rapidly especially in the mornings. wondering based on others thoughts what...

Hello! Has anyone tried swimming for longer than 30minutes with the Libre and found it still works after? I’m wondering if the guidance is about the sticky surround not lasting, or the sensor itself. My son broke my heart when I said he just wants me to be able to stay in the pool with him for...

Morning all. This is me -Type 2 on no meds, about 9 years from diagnosis and a bmi of 25.2. Haven't had a HbA1c for ages. Generally bumble along with fasting bloods a little too high. Work has been stressful of late and there's been a lot of group comfort eating of home baked cakes. Fasting...

I have Accu Chek Spirit Combo and last 6 years I used Rapid-D Link, but I started swimming and Rapid D isn't good for this. Which infusion set is best for swimming? I looking at Tenderlink or Flexlink Plus (because there are no more variants :D) p.s. «rapid» set is good though changing cannula...

Hi All, I am a newbie, got diagnosed 2 weeks ago, I am doing very well but have questions about swimming & eating enough. Before I was diagnosed I was swimming 8km each week, I have continued but been unable to get real advice on how much to eat etc. Or is it just find the right balance -...

Hi all, My Dr has proposed I try out using a CGM. 3 options put forward are 1. Freestyle Libre 2. Dexcom G5 mobile 3. Medtronic Guardian Connect I have a very active lifestyle, with a lot of cycling as well as running and swimming, >10 hours a week and very vigorous - I sweat buckets...