Greenbeast
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- East Sussex
We have a freestyle libre on one of the cats, he might not enjoy the sensor application but he doesn't get a choice!!
the dvla now allow freestyle libre readings for driving
You need to get libre meter. I am not diabetic but look after my friend who is 81.@codyw I realise it’s a blood reading but seems different to the uk (or my) readings
Had what should have 9 weeks of sensors last just over 5 weeks. Aaaargg didn’t realize had used them all up so an hour on the phone tomorrow should have them replaced. Until then finger sticks. Did wake up last night and was 3.7 (conveniently converted just for you) which I was glad I was sensitive enough to realize w/o the alarm.The makers sent a replacement but she had to go a few days with the old style finger pricking which was like a step backwards for her control.
Anyone had laser treatment to their retinas? Had retinopathy which had some laser and then switched to avastin injections to treat rather than 'burn the sh1t' out of the problem. Big bucks but at least I can see I guess.
I don't think I've passed my visual field eye test for the dvla this time round despite having no laser since the last 'pass'.
Anyone know about this stuff?
Might be worth ringing your screening clinic and asking them?
I'm surprised there isn't a kind of implant you put under the skin to measure blood glucose that just bluetooth's a device on the outside?
Yes, there's all kind of gadgets about........ but I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to management to be honest. Trying to improve though.
I did pass my eye test even though I had to have 5 goes at it. My visual field would appear to be quite good averaged out considering the amount of treatment I've had
My wife has given up on lucazade and started on apple and orange fruit juice. The 200ml cartons of concentrated stuff. There is enough sugar in one of them for her.No happens to me regularly. My biggest problem is trying to find a lucozade bottle that is already open then I’m not opening another one!! I must have 20 lucozade bottles all round home and viecles but still look for one that is open whilst my sugar drops!! I am trying to get out of the habit!
I have those as well but wrap them well with clingfilm to keep them dry for longer.Usually have half a pack of lucozade tabs in my pocket but you can imagine how yucky they can get.
denial is the biggest hurdle....... once you've cracked that life is easier...... or is it just me?
The paper containers don’t burst when it gets too hot or cold. I’ve cleaned up my share of Mountain Dew cans top sealed but burst sprayed everywhere. Today’s sugar boost 75% crumbled cookie. Don’t take pockets well.View attachment 868151