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Odd Sensor: DEXCOM

Okay, yesterday was a really bad day for the old sensor that was removed this morning. For most of the day (and after the Thanksgiving dinner last night) the...

Okay, yesterday was a really bad day for the old sensor that was removed this mo...

Administrator•5 years ago

Playing Chess?

Has anybody tried it & done various bg tests? With a Libre or a reliable tester, it works for me & I have been T1 since 1966. Give it a try.

Has anybody tried it & done various bg tests? With a Libre or a reliable tester...

•5 years ago

Have been for MRI scan today

Been in the torpedo tube this morning ! Hopefully they found my brain ? I have had that done before & they could not find it ! I was talking to the...

Been in the torpedo tube this morning ! Hopefully they found my brain ? I have h...

•5 years ago

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Friday Failed Sensor: DEXCOM

On Friday morning, the sensor from Sunday afternoon failed at 6 am!😫 I changed the sensor and used a new transmitter, as well. They were changed before I...

On Friday morning, the sensor from Sunday afternoon failed at 6 am!😫 I changed...

Administrator•5 years ago

Celery and Carbs.

Does a stick of celery use more carbs. when you’re eating it?

Does a stick of celery use more carbs. when you’re eating it?

•5 years ago

Getting Cold

At work today & had to come home at lunch time. Working outside in a garage with no power. Not fun ! Felt ill off temp !

At work today & had to come home at lunch time. Working outside in a garage with...

•5 years ago

This Week: DEXCOM

Well, I had another great week with the sensor that was removed today. There were hardly any glitches/hiccups to speak of. The only time I can think of...

Well, I had another great week with the sensor that was removed today. There we...

Administrator•5 years ago

Keeping Active is Best

I've been a Type 1 since England won the World Cup. The days I don't do anything, then it's worse. Even a simple walk is better!

I've been a Type 1 since England won the World Cup. The days I don't do anything...

•5 years ago

Stop Being Diabetic from this World Diabetes Day Onward

When it comes to spreading awareness about diabetes, On 14th November, it marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin in 1922, i.e. Frederick...

When it comes to spreading awareness about diabetes, On 14th November, it marks ...

•5 years ago

New Poll: Blood Sugars and Sleep

We have a new poll dealing with the length/amount of sleep and Diabetes. When we don't get enough sleep, it can effect the blood sugars. The new...

We have a new poll dealing with the length/amount of sleep and Diabetes. When w...

Administrator•5 years ago

Here We Go Again!: DEXCOM

Well, the sensor from Friday morning failed today at 12:55 pm! I had finished my lunch and then I felt a vibration in my pocket from my receiver. I don’t...

Well, the sensor from Friday morning failed today at 12:55 pm! I had finished m...

Administrator•5 years ago

What a week

Hi all. I gave a talk on wed to students at uni, then I went to a Duk group & met some nice people in Gateshead. But, I came out of there & forgot where my...

Hi all. I gave a talk on wed to students at uni, then I went to a Duk group & me...

•5 years ago

Sick/Under the Weather/Great Week: DEXCOM

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. This is the weekly update on how things went from last week. First of all, sorry for not being around as much for the...

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. This is the weekly update on how thing...

Administrator•5 years ago

Talk at Uni

I am talking at local Uni. on Wed.. About Diabetes. After 50 odd years, I can tell a story.

I am talking at local Uni. on Wed.. About Diabetes. After 50 odd years, I can t...

•5 years ago

Low blood sugar

Hi I am looking for some advice.I am type 2 diabetic and normally my blood sugars are well controlled.I got a glucose monitor from my GP as I have retinopathy...

Hi I am looking for some advice.I am type 2 diabetic and normally my blood sugar...

•5 years ago

Advice

Hello I’m looking for some advice, I had been feeling a little under the weather the last week with what I thought was a uti. I attended out of hours gp...

Hello I’m looking for some advice, I had been feeling a little under the weather...

•5 years ago

Another Good Week! :-)

This week went really well, again. The only time there was an issue was two times. :-) Actually, an interesting thing happened when I went to a dance...

This week went really well, again. The only time there was an issue was two tim...

Administrator•5 years ago