The interconnected diabetic – Sugar Surfing to the power of n!
Whilst Google has recently been in the news a lot in relation to Diabetes, one of the lesser news items that has been published talks […]
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One in the eye for sick days – Sugar Surf through it!
As a T1, having a cold comes with a number of additional aspects that most non-diabetics don’t see. These are as a consequence of your […]
Recycling a Dexcom Transmitter – the hidden risks…
I have now received the majority of the parts for my xDrip – a few bits of wire remain. Getting on to this and building […]
#freestylelibre – More than 14 days? Glimp – A third party Libre reader app with a difference
Many of us have been using the Libre for some time, but someone has, at last, created what seems to be a credible app for […]
#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 […]
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 […]