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Hi I'm new to the diabetes forum and I've had diabetes for over 10 years and ive suffered from feeling tired and lack of energy for months now what am I doing wrong

I'm using the Librelink app on Samsung phone (ie Android) with Libre 2 sensors. The app is the latest version available from Play Store. The app works well with the exception of the Logbook feature. When selected this takes a long time (around 60 seconds) to display the day's logbook entries. Is this a "feature" of the app waiting for a fix, or a problem with my installation. I'm reluctant to reinstall the app because all of my glucose, food, exercise and insulin data will probably be... Read more

Hello, Is there any alternative for the discontinued Timesulin cap? Mine failed so I am down to my backup and the display is already looking a bit wonky. I use the SoloStar disposable pen for my Lantus. Or failing that an alternative smart pen I could get if I switch to cartridges? Thanks in advance.

I’ve had a new set change experience. A change was a last hope when corrections weren’t affecting high sugars. The venue? A cafe overlooking a Parisian Canal. The proprietor suggested the toilet, which was down a winding stair, dark, below canal level. And a toilet! He said ok, if the toilet wasn’t the right place then yes, I could do it at an indoor table. (Lots of interesting stuff going on outdoors: dogs, punters, close set tables . . .) Luckily, I wasn’t wearing a dress. Even I wouldn’t... Read more

Hi Folks Im Jamie, 55 and recently diagnosed with type 2.unfortunately I have slipped out of the prediabetic range. Hopefully I can turn things around with diet and exercise. I am not overweight so that’s a start. Looking forward to getting some good advice and support.

Hi everyone, Sorry if this seems like a repeated post, had posted a couple of weeks ago about frustrating DN appt where she put me back on Metformin despite me telling her I could not handle the side effects in previous experience with it. I'm T2, I asked in that appt to be put back on Rybelsus, was prescribed that last year by another DN but was advised to stop taking it by GP as my mental health was very bad. Thankfully that has improved, I was back to see yet another nurse last Friday... Read more

Hy guys. Not posted for awhile as fallen off the healthy eating and general good choices. I'd got my H1 down to 51 but since New year I've really slacked off the good work that got me from 121 at diagnosis. My latest result came last week and was 55. I actually was relieved as i feared it would be worse. Now i have got my head back on and looking to make a dent into getting into low 40s by January when next due test. Now I'd been struggling with 4x Sukkarto and was having fairly regular... Read more

Just had my normal Metformin scrip replaced with one for Sukkarto 500 mg tabs. I have used Metformin SR 500 for several years, and this last year my readings were regularly in the 4 to 7 mmol/l range for both pre and post prandials, with an overall daily average of 5,8 on my meter. Since this change last week my bgl is now running in the 7 to 11.5 mmol/l range, and the jump for my 2hr PP is often about 4 mmol.l on LCHF diet. So I seem to find the new med is not equivalent to my original... Read more

Hi I’ve recently had a hba1c of 70 which was very unexpected because a year previous it was 45. So I’ve been put on metformin 500x2 a day. I’m very low carbing and my glucose readings are starting to come down. I’ve been on metformin for 3 weeks now. I was invited out for a few drinks tonight but decided not to go because I just don’t know what I can realistically drink on metformin. The guidelines say 2 units which I get is the recommended amount for everyone, but let’s be honest, on a... Read more

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Fessing up as a T-2 I have been out of control. Since Metformin and Glicicide has been withdrawn the dr put me on insulin. My question is, during cold weather I live on stews and soups. In my Irish stew it's a potato, carrot, onions, and a leek. Are they okay? I finally got around to reading the back of Quorn packets. Couldn't believe how low in carbs the different items are.

Just checking. I assume that as I have a new phone I need to keep the old phone running until my next sensor change? I will be transferring as many Apps as I can across with as much data as will transfer, but I assume that the connection details of the current LibreLink will not allow me to immediately pick up the sensor on the new phone. Anyone done this sort of thing recently? Android phones.