Libre can be bought directly from pharmacies without prescription if you have a compatible phone.Hi Nicole
Still waiting on my GAD test blood test that will determine my type???
Have been looking into cgm but libra shop closed to new customers at present. I am experimenting with my insulin to see what happens with my bs to my partner's annoyance as she reminds me diabetic nurse and dr advised not to but how else do I learn. I may only need background insulin instead of before meals insulin or Visa Versa.
It's all a bit of an experiment more do when exercising.
Thank you for your advice and will look up the book.
Libre can be bought directly from pharmacies without prescription if you have a compatible phone.
I did not know that. Thanks
If you don't have a compatible phone (like me), it comes with its own reader anyway.
Do you need to put an armband or tape around it in case it falls off while riding?
Not from a chemist as far as I know. That’s just the sensor not the reader. Readers only available from Abbott I think.If you don't have a compatible phone (like me), it comes with its own reader anyway.
Hi All
I am wondering how fellow cyclists manage their diabetes while out on a longer ride 3 hours plus.
I am aware you should be stopping to check your BS every 20-30 mins especially if like me your newly diagnosed and still getting used to managing your BS on an ordinary day to day basis.
Have you set up alert reminders either through an app that partners with your bike computer ( I use Wahoo Elemnt Bolt) so having a reminder pop up would be very useful as easy to forget when in the zone.
Also is it best to eat every 30 mins on slow release carb snack. Lots to learn and take in, also my diagnosis explains why I have found my rides harder than usual over the past year or so.
Hi
I have Type 1 and I obviously am baffled when ketones are discussed in a positive way. I have always believed ketones to be a killer in diabetes as they form a poison in your body and are meant to be avoided at all costs?
As I say my knowledge and experience is of lifelong Type 1 over 74 years and I know how knowledge develops and changes.
Any way in terms of managing 8 hour rides, I would generally reduce my quick acting by half and enjoy porridge and whole meal toast. On my longer rides there have been stopping points along the routes where bananas and cakes etc have been available. Jelly babies are my backup carbs and testing blood sugar goes hand in hand. You will develop an awareness of dropping sugar levels over time and as such do the test. It can be confusing at times because natural growing tiredness does feel similar to onset of hypos. In my experience.
Enjoy your cycling and don’t be afraid to take on usual challenges.
I must just add that my longer rides have been with family members which also helps.
Good luck
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