#freestylelibre – Time to move on to bigger and better: DIY CGM – the next step
Having used the Libre for the best part of a year so far, I’ve decided that it’s time to take the next steps and try […]
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Gone in 60 Runs – I still can’t quite believe it…
I can’t have a blog with Cricket as a theme without mention of the incredible scenes from yesterday at Trent Bridge. As a regular clubbie […]
#freestylelibre – Why is pump treatment favoured over CGM on the NHS when the costs just don’t add up?
An interesting question without a good answer is my initial reaction. But why do I say this? Well, if we take the NICE guidance at […]
Diabetes Clinic Appointments – Harrumph…
Why Harrumph?. Sometimes they feel like an inordinate waste of time. Take mine today as an example. It was what I’d describe as frustrating and […]
Injection Ports – The Big Decision!
Having now interspersed two 6mm i-Ports and two Insuflons, I’ve come to the realisation that the 9mm i-Ports will never go near my body. The […]
Injection ports – onto the second type…
I removed the i-Port last night after five days use. I’m confident it would have lasted for a good 2-3 more days, but decided to […]
#SugarSurfing on MDI – a solution to the down side… Injection Ports
As I’ve mentioned before, I eat a low carb, higher protein diet such that I inject far more frequently than the three times daily bolus […]
Multi-Factor treatment of Type 1 Diabetes – how far off it are we?
Since getting my hands on my Freestyle Libre, I’ve been able to gain a whole new insight into how my diabetes works, and how my […]
#freestylelibre – Patterns of sensor readings – how to get the best out of it
I think, after six months or so, that I’m learning to get the best out of the libre and the patterns of use that occur with […]
#lowcarb – Low Carb Coconut Macaroons… Lush
Having a craving for cake on Sunday afternoon, I thought I’d give this a shot, knowing how simple Coconut Macaroons are. And this is the […]