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Thursday Morning: DEXCOM

Well, since part of yesterday and during the night/early morning, there has been a lot of issues with the sensor that was suppose to be changed over this...

Well, since part of yesterday and during the night/early morning, there has been...

Administrator•4 years ago

Diabetes testing.

What do you mean by : my blood glucose test was 51 ? Mine is 7.2 and my GP is perfectly happy with that. Anything around 7 is okay by him. Just wondering what...

What do you mean by : my blood glucose test was 51 ? Mine is 7.2 and my GP is pe...

•4 years ago

HbA1c 51 to 35 in six months

In February I was attending a hospital appointment about my thyroid and the specialist said your blood sugar is a serious problem, when we’re you diagnosed? I...

In February I was attending a hospital appointment about my thyroid and the spec...

•4 years ago

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Starving, Hot Flashes and Wee Loads at Night Now

Hi. I was diagnosed in January and was first put on 1,000 am and pm Metformin, but due to side affects, I was changed to Sukkarto SR. I take 2,000 together...

Hi. I was diagnosed in January and was first put on 1,000 am and pm Metformin...

•4 years ago

Newly diagnosed, feel really lost.

Hi, I have just been diagnosed today with type 2 diabetes and am totally clueless. Everything online seems so conflicting and I am scared to eat anything as I...

Hi, I have just been diagnosed today with type 2 diabetes and am totally clueles...

•4 years ago

Extreme Low Transmitter Battery: DEXCOM 😫

Well, I got a big surprise this afternoon related to the transmitter’s battery level being ‘critically low’. This is the first time I have ever had gotten an...

Well, I got a big surprise this afternoon related to the transmitter’s battery l...

Administrator•4 years ago

Wednesday Night: DEXCOM

Last night and parts of all day yesterday, the sensor I had put in on last Friday (7-10) was acting up and having alarms going off (sometimes inappropriately)....

Last night and parts of all day yesterday, the sensor I had put in on last Frida...

Administrator•4 years ago

Warm Lower Legs

Hi I’ve been a type 1 for over 44yrs and I’m 59yrs old. I have tried to manage my diabetes to the best I can over such a long time. My job as a tv news...

Hi I’ve been a type 1 for over 44yrs and I’m 59yrs old. I have tried to manage m...

•4 years ago

High Blood Sugar

I have type 2 Diabetes. What do I need to take to quickly reduce my blood sugar levels? I'm feeling hungry, confused and tired.

I have type 2 Diabetes. What do I need to take to quickly reduce my blood sugar...

•4 years ago

Sensor Error: DEXCOM 7-13-2020

This picture is from 7:02 pm tonight. This is still going on for now. If it’s not back by the time I have to go to bed, I will have to change the sensor and...

This picture is from 7:02 pm tonight. This is still going on for now. If it’s ...

Administrator•4 years ago

have I got prediabetes?

I've tested my blood sugar with an at home finger prick monitor and my fasting morning reading was 6.1mmol. I've done it again 2 hours after eating my evening...

I've tested my blood sugar with an at home finger prick monitor and my fasting m...

•4 years ago

New Sensor Today: DEXCOM

Well, since the sensor from July 2nd was having issues, it had to be changed this morning after breakfast. The sensor started having issues since...

Well, since the sensor from July 2nd was having issues, it had to be changed thi...

Administrator•4 years ago

New study shows eating 66g more fruit and veg every day can cut the risk of getting type 2 diabetes by 25%

Hi everyone, There's an interesting study carried out by Cambridge Uni that eating just 66g more fruit and veg every day can cut the risk of getting type 2...

Hi everyone, There's an interesting study carried out by Cambridge Uni that eati...

•4 years ago

Diagnosis pathways and timescales - uk

If you have a family member whom has told you they've been diagnosed with diabetes how long ago would the investigations have started? Just interested because...

If you have a family member whom has told you they've been diagnosed with diabet...

•4 years ago

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Diabetic snack ideas

Hey. What are good snacks to eat so that you don’t go too low after taking tablets? Any suggestions??

Hey. What are good snacks to eat so that you don’t go too low after taking table...

•4 years ago

Bad Late Night/Early Morning: DEXCOM

Hi everyone. Sorry for the delay in typing this up, but I didn't want to do it at 12/12:30 am when I had to insert a new sensor. You will understand after...

Hi everyone. Sorry for the delay in typing this up, but I didn't want to do it ...

Administrator•4 years ago