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Yesterday, I had changed the sensor since it was the 10th day of the session. In the early morning hours, I was woken up by the alarm on the receiver because...

New Sensor: DEXCOM

Yesterday, I had changed the sensor since it was the 10th day of the session. I...

I have had a sensor recently that lasted the full 10-day period as it was supposed to. I was very surprised since the sensor seemed to be having a few...

Administrator•3 months ago

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10-Days!: DEXCOM

I have had a sensor recently that lasted the full 10-day period as it was suppos...

hello, I found out in august last year that I’m type 2 diabetic. I went for an appointment to see the nurse and she put me on Dapagliflozin which I have to...

Administrator•3 months ago

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Dapagliflozin

hello, I found out in august last year that I’m type 2 diabetic. I went for a...

Nicolaclare01

•4 months ago

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Flushing 90 mins after food.

Just recently started to feel a hot flush after meals, particularly carb heavy. I'm not diabetic but am prone to hypoglycemia if I don't eat regularly. I have...

Just recently started to feel a hot flush after meals, particularly carb heavy. ...

celticlady

•4 months ago

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have difficulty operating switches and opening bubble packs of medication. Could this be...

Extremity pains caused by Diabetes?

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have diffi...

TeresaMay

•4 months ago

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Just been advised I am pre diabetic

Please could anyone advise me on a diet to change this high reading. How can I manage it myself. I am a little over weight at 75 kilos but what else can I do...

Please could anyone advise me on a diet to change this high reading. How can I m...

KC2906

•6 months ago

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World Diabetes Day 2022

Hi all, We know a lot of DRWF supporters are interested in the research we are funding about diabetes. For this year's World Diabetes Day we have produced a...

Hi all, We know a lot of DRWF supporters are interested in the research we are...

Administrator•7 months ago

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (to be controlled by diet) in June. I had my eyes photo'd, my feet checked. I was given eating advice which you could sum...

Condition checking

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (to be controlled by diet) in June. I had m...

TeresaMay

•7 months ago

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Newly started on insulin…. What are the DVLA rules?

Hi. I’m new to the forum. My husband was recently started on daily insulin. The nurse made no mention of informing DVLA re.: his license. He’s only been on...

Hi. I’m new to the forum. My husband was recently started on daily insulin. The...

Runrig01

•8 months ago

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#hypoawarenessweek

This week marks hypo awareness week! We want to know what kind of things people use to treat hypos, and whether you've experienced no hypo awareness? If you...

This week marks hypo awareness week! We want to know what kind of things people ...

Hi everybody, my name is Rory. I have type 1 diabetes. I am curious to know how you all get the latest information on diabetes? Is there a newsletter or a blog...

Administrator•8 months ago

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Where do you all get the latest info on diabetes? Any recs for good blogs, newsletters, etc?

Hi everybody, my name is Rory. I have type 1 diabetes. I am curious to know how ...

rmad40

•8 months ago

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Hi all

Thank you for the welcome, I am Type 2 on medication, changed diet, was exercising but have a back problem, slowly lost weight, enjoying the change in diet

Thank you for the welcome, I am Type 2 on medication, changed diet, was exercisi...

johne7

•9 months ago

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Dexcom Smart Watch

Anyone recommend a good smart watch that is compatible for DEXCOM g6? Also, can you still have it on your phone and pump as well as a watch?

Anyone recommend a good smart watch that is compatible for DEXCOM g6? Also, can...

HannahB10

•9 months ago

Well, another great 10 days with a sensor. Really happy and not anything to worry about except for two hiccups here and there when I was out of the house....

Another Great 10 Days: DEXCOM

Well, another great 10 days with a sensor. Really happy and not anything to wor...

Hi everyone! Apparently it's international dog day! Does anyone have any experience with diabetes detection dogs? I've seen stories of them, but have never...

Administrator•9 months ago

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Diabetes Detection Dogs

Hi everyone! Apparently it's international dog day! Does anyone have any exper...

Wow! The sensor that I used recently had lasted the entire 10-day period. There wasn’t any issues and I didn’t have to do any calibrations. I was woken up...

Administrator•9 months ago

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10-Days!: DEXCOM

Wow! The sensor that I used recently had lasted the entire 10-day period. Ther...

Administrator•10 months ago

We may be moving towards the end of summer, but in case of anymore heatwaves, or if you are holidaying in a hot country, I thought I'd post a link to one of...

Summer advice for people with diabetes

We may be moving towards the end of summer, but in case of anymore heatwaves, o...

Administrator•10 months ago

My son has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, having been prediabetic for quite a while. He also has mild kidney damage that he was unaware of...

Difference between the Keto diet and Diabetic diet

My son has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, having been prediabetic...

Knip

•10 months ago

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SGLT2

My Doctor has recommended I move to these rather than Metformin as my HbA1c levels haven’t lowered (58) for 18 months despite exercise and sensible diet....

My Doctor has recommended I move to these rather than Metformin as my HbA1c leve...

HeavyFoot

•11 months ago

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Hot weather and Diabetes

How much does hot weather affect your management of Diabetes? With the UK experiencing a heatwave soon, I'm keen to know how people manage with the hot...

How much does hot weather affect your management of Diabetes? With the UK experi...

Recently, I had to replace the sensor that I had used before July 1st. That one was replaced and the one I'm using now will (hopefully) be replaced on...

Administrator•11 months ago

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Another New Sensor: DEXCOM

Recently, I had to replace the sensor that I had used before July 1st. That one...

This Diabetes medication is developed in Sweden. Is it being tested? It makes all the sugar in the bloodstream go into the muscles - I guess instead of...

Administrator•11 months ago

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New Diabetes Medication: ATR - 258

This Diabetes medication is developed in Sweden. Is it being tested? It makes...

Rafion

•11 months ago

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Changed Sensor Early: DEXCOM

Well, the last sensor I had used recently had to be changed before its 10-day usage was supposed to end...... Between the no readings alert and the...

Well, the last sensor I had used recently had to be changed before its 10-day us...

Administrator•12 months ago

Has anyone tried red-light therapy for neuropathy? Was it successful?

Red-light Therapy

1wombat

•12 months ago

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10-Days!: DEXCOM

This evening, I’m changing my sensor that I have been using for 10 days. I’m really happy that this sensor had lasted for the entire time with one Sensor...

This evening, I’m changing my sensor that I have been using for 10 days. I’m re...

Hey everyone, I've recently started using the Libre 2 last week, and I've already had two incidents where my Libre has lacked accuracy. At night it has...

Administrator•12 months ago

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False alerts on Libre 2?

Hey everyone, I've recently started using the Libre 2 last week, and I've alrea...

Hi everyone! I'm Sam from DRWF and I'm joining this forum to provide some handy tips and support for those who need it! I've had type 1 diabetes for about 8...

Administrator•1 year ago

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Introducing me! Sam from DRWF

Hi everyone! I'm Sam from DRWF and I'm joining this forum to provide some handy ...