Recent Posts by marke - DAFNE Online

Jun 9, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

The App is now live on the Play Store if you want to download it Smile

The initial testing has completed although there may need to be more testing for new releases.....

Jun 9, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android App Testers needed

The App is now live on the Play Store if you want to download it Smile

The initial testing has completed although there may need to be more testing for new releases.....

May 18, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: Questions ? / Why change this forum name ?

Hi,
If you have used the site for a while you will know this forum was called 'Questions for HCPs', so why the name change ?

Well in a recent meeting with the DAFNE Programme Team, they made it very clear that nearly all NHS Trusts will not allow their eductators post anything on this site, particularly questions that involved treatment. This is due to the Trusts fear of being sued if any advice is mis-understood by anyone. Sadly it is how the modern world is now.

Thats why this forum is now just called questions, to make it clear that no DAFNE Educators can be involved.

May 10, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

Vanya said:
Hi Marke

I would be interested in testing the app please.

Have emailed you direct Very Happy

Apr 21, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

Warwick said:
If it will work on an Android based in New Zealand, then sure, sign me up too

Hi, I have just added NZ to the distribution of the Test App so , you will be invited to the test when I launch it in a day or two.

Apr 19, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Do you still do MDI

That’s good to hear Very Happy

it’s not really the case in the UK as far as I am aware. It made a big difference to me , particularly over night BGs

Apr 19, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

Warwick said:
If it will work on an Android based in New Zealand, then sure, sign me up too

I will check, I already have AU option on the app , not sure if there is a separate option for NZ in the developer system. If there is I will enable it and add you to the list.

Apr 18, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Do you still do MDI

How many people are doing Multi Dose Injections (MDI) still ? Or are you all now on pumps ? does everyone have access to a CGM (Dexcom, Libre) .
It would be interesting to see if there are post code lotteries. My pump/CGM are funded by Guys hospital in London and I’m told they are a diabetes research hub so have more money to fund Diabetes equipment. I don’t know if that is true and I am really lucky or everyone has access to equipment like this.

Apr 18, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

novorapidboi26 said:
Sign me up...👍

Thanks will do. Good to see you post again Very Happy

. We are going to try and get the forums active again. We are also talking to the DAFNE programme team about getting more people to sign up as it looks like they are not really promoting us on the courses anymore.

Apr 15, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

thanks Kate, will be in touch when we have the 12 Smile

Apr 15, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

Hi,
Too those that replied, I will email you with details directly as sson as I have enough testers Smile

Apr 9, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android App Testers needed

Hi,
If you have an Android phone or Tablet would you be prepared to help test the app we have developed ? It is a google requirment that all apps have to be tested by at least 12 people before they can be fully published on the Google Play Store. So we need some testers. Please reply if you are willing to download it and do a bit of testing.....

Apr 9, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed

Hi,
If you have an Android phone or Tablet would you be prepared to help test the app we have developed ? It is a google requirment that all apps have to be tested by at least 12 people before they can be fully published on the Google Play Store. So we need some testers. Please reply if you are willing to download it and do a bit of testing.....

Apr 9, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?!

Hi,
Any one have an android phone ? I have developed an app but can't release it without 12 people signing up to test it Sad

Let me know if you can download it and test it.

Feb 8, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?!

Good luck with the pump therapy John H😀. It was a game changer twice for me ! First getting a pump which helped with my overnight control. Second time was getting a Tandem Tslim2, which is closed loop i.e it links to my dexcom. It’s sleep mode means EVERY morning my BG’s are well in range without me doing anything. It’s not completely perfect 24/7 yet but my HB1ac is so good my consultant keeps telling me not to try so hard and I’m not ! It just works for me. Yes you have to get used to an attached device all the time but it’s really not that hard. I wear the pump in a mini camera bag on my belt all day and clipped to my bed clothes at night. I would 100% recommend it 😁

Jan 25, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Libre 2 Plus Sensors

Hi,
Oh yes, I can over correct as well ! I suspect a lot of people do. It's a difficult balance between too much knowledge and too little. Like most people the CGM alarms can drive me nuts sometimes, repeatedly buzzing for a low or a high, however the devices would not be certified by the MHRA unless they did this. The logic being better to annoy us than let us have a Hypo Smile

. Still having a pump and a CGM manage my night time blood sugars is worth the hassle every time !

Jan 23, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Libre 2 Plus Sensors

Hi,
I use Dexcom myself and there are always similiar stories I read about failures. Unfortunately I don't think there is a perfect system available and all the CGM's have occasional problems. I had a similiar problem with me Dexcom G6 recently which I ended up by solving in the short term by going back to wearing the sensor on my arm rather than my stomach. I had been using my stomach for the last 2 years because I kept koncking the sensor off my arm Sad

. However after 3 sensors in a row all going low for no reason, I decided to use my arm again and now they seem to be working fine. It could have just been a bad batch who knows.

Jan 23, 2026

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?!

Hi Chris,
Yes things are pretty quiet I'm afraid. We still keep the site going for people to use or app or to access the online hadbooks, however not many people seem to use the forums now. Its hard to compete with Social Media and other dedicated forum sites. I haven't checked the forums myself in a week or so as I am trying to get an Android version of our app tested and released....

Nov 2, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apple software updates

Hi,
Sorry what I mean was type something like 'libre 3 ios 18.7.1' into a search engine ( can be good or any other search engine) and read through the results. Like all search results some are positive , some are negative and some don't apply. It just gives you a feel as to if you are likely to experience issues. Obviously you need to ensure you enter the correct Libre you have in the search, also make sure you don't have a libre App update waiting to be installed.

I tend to use https://www.reddit.com/ for a lot of my info. They have forums for pretty much everything and have various Libre forums which might give you answers. The general opinion on the Dexcom forums is iOS updates for minor versions i.e 18.7 to 18.7.1 are always ok to update, its iOS 18 to ios 26 that are much more risky. That said various people on google say they are running iOS 26.0.1 with the Libre 3 app ok. I haven't updated my phonme to iOS 26 yet though Laughing

Nov 2, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Apple software updates

It's not just you ! the Reddit forums are full of people moaning about Abbott and Dexcom not updating their software inline with operating system updates. The best option is to keep googling for your Libre version and the iOS version and see if other people have updated to the iOS with no problems. This is what I do, I always wait a few weeks after I find people posting one way or the other to see if many have problems. If everyone seems to be fairly ok after updating I update.
I at least have a fallback now as my pump also links to my CGM and pumps are updated once every few years if you are lucky so if I did update my phone and the app stopped working, I still have the pump giving me readings and warnings....

Oct 20, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iPhone software updates

Hi,
Yes there are lots of people in the same position and its not going to get better any time soon :-( The issue is all CGM apps have to be verified as medical devices by Medical Regulatory authorities. Back in the day medical devices were self contained, I had an original Freestyle Libre and that came with a 'reader' device. Dexcom still sell a 'reader' as well as providing the app. The readers never get updated and so are only verified once. Phones on the other hand are constantly updated and although the apps are not changed the authorities insist that because the underlying OS has changed the whole verification process has to be done again. Whilst you can sort of see their logic, its based on a different world and doesn't reflect current reality, however its very unlikely that they will change their approach anytime in the near future.

Jun 9, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Insulin storage

I keep mine in the top part of the fridge and our fridge like all fridges varies its temperature depending on how much its opened Smile

. It doesn't have to be precisely 2-8 degrees, you just don't want it to freeze, hence it should always be in hand luggage when flying. Keeping it 'chilled' just ensures it stays effective until taken out of the fridge at which point it should last for around 28 days. However like blood tests this is just an average, it cluld last longer it could last shorter. Nothing in Diabetes is precise. Very Happy

Jun 9, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook

Hi,
Sorry no we are not allowed to provide copies of the handbook as part of our agreement with the DAFNE Programme Team, we can only provide access to a copy that cannot be downloaded or printed.

Can you check in firefox under the site data again, when you filter to dafneonline.co.uk , you should have 4 cookies and mine has 4.6Kb of storage. When I clear the data, I always save and then restart the browser to ensure it has nothing still hanging around. I then open the handbook and it works everytime.

Regards

MarkE

May 27, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook

Hi,
Can you confirm the browser you are using on what device and what OS version you have. It's hard to test every combination of browser/device/OS but we can try if we know what they are. It maybe that there is another fix for your particular combination.

May 27, 2025

marke 657 posts

Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook

Hi,
Sorry for the delayed reply. Its an issue with the program we used to display the handbook which is from Adobe. You should be able to fix it on a browser by going into its settings and deleting the cached data for our site.

In Firefox go to the 3 bars in the top right and select 'settings' . Then 'Privacy & Security' , followed 'Manage Data' in the 'Cookies and Site Data section. In the search box at the top enter 'dafneonline' , the list below will change to just our site. Select the line and then click 'remove selected' then 'save data'. Now then you try to display it , it will hopefully work. If not refresh the page again.

In Edge go to the 3 dots in the top right and select 'settings' . Then 'Cookies and Site Permissions', followed by 'Manage and Cookies and Site Data' .
Next select 'See all cookies and site data' and in the search box at the top enter 'dafneonline' , the list below will change to just our site. Now click on 'Remove all shown'. In the pop-up window that appears select 'clear'. Now then you try to display it , it will hopefully work. If not refresh the page again.

Chrome will be similar to Edge.

Jun 9, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed The App is now live on the Play Store if you want to download it The initial testing has completed although there may need to be more testing for new releases.....

Jun 9, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android App Testers needed The App is now live on the Play Store if you want to download it The initial testing has completed although there may need to be more testing for new releases.....

May 18, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: Questions ? / Why change this forum name ? Hi, If you have used the site for a while you will know this forum was called 'Questions for HCPs', so why the name change ? Well in a recent meeting with the DAFNE Programme Team, they made it very clear that nearly all NHS Trusts will not allow their eductators post anything on this site, particularly questions that involved treatment. This is due to the Trusts fear of being sued if any advice is mis-understood by anyone. Sadly it is how the modern world is now. Thats why this forum is now just called questions, to make it clear that no DAFNE Educators can be involved.

May 10, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed Vanya said: Hi Marke I would be interested in testing the app please. Have emailed you direct

Apr 21, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed Warwick said: If it will work on an Android based in New Zealand, then sure, sign me up too Hi, I have just added NZ to the distribution of the Test App so , you will be invited to the test when I launch it in a day or two.

Apr 19, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Do you still do MDI That’s good to hear it’s not really the case in the UK as far as I am aware. It made a big difference to me , particularly over night BGs

Apr 19, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed Warwick said: If it will work on an Android based in New Zealand, then sure, sign me up too I will check, I already have AU option on the app , not sure if there is a separate option for NZ in the developer system. If there is I will enable it and add you to the list.

Apr 18, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Do you still do MDI How many people are doing Multi Dose Injections (MDI) still ? Or are you all now on pumps ? does everyone have access to a CGM (Dexcom, Libre) . It would be interesting to see if there are post code lotteries. My pump/CGM are funded by Guys hospital in London and I’m told they are a diabetes research hub so have more money to fund Diabetes equipment. I don’t know if that is true and I am really lucky or everyone has access to equipment like this.

Apr 18, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed novorapidboi26 said: Sign me up...👍 Thanks will do. Good to see you post again . We are going to try and get the forums active again. We are also talking to the DAFNE programme team about getting more people to sign up as it looks like they are not really promoting us on the courses anymore.

Apr 15, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed thanks Kate, will be in touch when we have the 12

Apr 15, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed Hi, Too those that replied, I will email you with details directly as sson as I have enough testers

Apr 9, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / Android App Testers needed Hi, If you have an Android phone or Tablet would you be prepared to help test the app we have developed ? It is a google requirment that all apps have to be tested by at least 12 people before they can be fully published on the Google Play Store. So we need some testers. Please reply if you are willing to download it and do a bit of testing.....

Apr 9, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Android App Testers needed Hi, If you have an Android phone or Tablet would you be prepared to help test the app we have developed ? It is a google requirment that all apps have to be tested by at least 12 people before they can be fully published on the Google Play Store. So we need some testers. Please reply if you are willing to download it and do a bit of testing.....

Apr 9, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?! Hi, Any one have an android phone ? I have developed an app but can't release it without 12 people signing up to test it Let me know if you can download it and test it.

Feb 8, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?! Good luck with the pump therapy John H😀. It was a game changer twice for me ! First getting a pump which helped with my overnight control. Second time was getting a Tandem Tslim2, which is closed loop i.e it links to my dexcom. It’s sleep mode means EVERY morning my BG’s are well in range without me doing anything. It’s not completely perfect 24/7 yet but my HB1ac is so good my consultant keeps telling me not to try so hard and I’m not ! It just works for me. Yes you have to get used to an attached device all the time but it’s really not that hard. I wear the pump in a mini camera bag on my belt all day and clipped to my bed clothes at night. I would 100% recommend it 😁

Jan 25, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Libre 2 Plus Sensors Hi, Oh yes, I can over correct as well ! I suspect a lot of people do. It's a difficult balance between too much knowledge and too little. Like most people the CGM alarms can drive me nuts sometimes, repeatedly buzzing for a low or a high, however the devices would not be certified by the MHRA unless they did this. The logic being better to annoy us than let us have a Hypo . Still having a pump and a CGM manage my night time blood sugars is worth the hassle every time !

Jan 23, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Faulty Libre 2 Plus Sensors Hi, I use Dexcom myself and there are always similiar stories I read about failures. Unfortunately I don't think there is a perfect system available and all the CGM's have occasional problems. I had a similiar problem with me Dexcom G6 recently which I ended up by solving in the short term by going back to wearing the sensor on my arm rather than my stomach. I had been using my stomach for the last 2 years because I kept koncking the sensor off my arm . However after 3 sensors in a row all going low for no reason, I decided to use my arm again and now they seem to be working fine. It could have just been a bad batch who knows.

Jan 23, 2026 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Is anybody there?! Hi Chris, Yes things are pretty quiet I'm afraid. We still keep the site going for people to use or app or to access the online hadbooks, however not many people seem to use the forums now. Its hard to compete with Social Media and other dedicated forum sites. I haven't checked the forums myself in a week or so as I am trying to get an Android version of our app tested and released....

Nov 2, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apple software updates Hi, Sorry what I mean was type something like 'libre 3 ios 18.7.1' into a search engine ( can be good or any other search engine) and read through the results. Like all search results some are positive , some are negative and some don't apply. It just gives you a feel as to if you are likely to experience issues. Obviously you need to ensure you enter the correct Libre you have in the search, also make sure you don't have a libre App update waiting to be installed. I tend to use https://www.reddit.com/ for a lot of my info. They have forums for pretty much everything and have various Libre forums which might give you answers. The general opinion on the Dexcom forums is iOS updates for minor versions i.e 18.7 to 18.7.1 are always ok to update, its iOS 18 to ios 26 that are much more risky. That said various people on google say they are running iOS 26.0.1 with the Libre 3 app ok. I haven't updated my phonme to iOS 26 yet though

Nov 2, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Apple software updates It's not just you ! the Reddit forums are full of people moaning about Abbott and Dexcom not updating their software inline with operating system updates. The best option is to keep googling for your Libre version and the iOS version and see if other people have updated to the iOS with no problems. This is what I do, I always wait a few weeks after I find people posting one way or the other to see if many have problems. If everyone seems to be fairly ok after updating I update. I at least have a fallback now as my pump also links to my CGM and pumps are updated once every few years if you are lucky so if I did update my phone and the app stopped working, I still have the pump giving me readings and warnings....

Oct 20, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: DAFNE Online Mobile / iPhone software updates Hi, Yes there are lots of people in the same position and its not going to get better any time soon :-( The issue is all CGM apps have to be verified as medical devices by Medical Regulatory authorities. Back in the day medical devices were self contained, I had an original Freestyle Libre and that came with a 'reader' device. Dexcom still sell a 'reader' as well as providing the app. The readers never get updated and so are only verified once. Phones on the other hand are constantly updated and although the apps are not changed the authorities insist that because the underlying OS has changed the whole verification process has to be done again. Whilst you can sort of see their logic, its based on a different world and doesn't reflect current reality, however its very unlikely that they will change their approach anytime in the near future.

Jun 9, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Insulin storage I keep mine in the top part of the fridge and our fridge like all fridges varies its temperature depending on how much its opened . It doesn't have to be precisely 2-8 degrees, you just don't want it to freeze, hence it should always be in hand luggage when flying. Keeping it 'chilled' just ensures it stays effective until taken out of the fridge at which point it should last for around 28 days. However like blood tests this is just an average, it cluld last longer it could last shorter. Nothing in Diabetes is precise.

Jun 9, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook Hi, Sorry no we are not allowed to provide copies of the handbook as part of our agreement with the DAFNE Programme Team, we can only provide access to a copy that cannot be downloaded or printed. Can you check in firefox under the site data again, when you filter to dafneonline.co.uk , you should have 4 cookies and mine has 4.6Kb of storage. When I clear the data, I always save and then restart the browser to ensure it has nothing still hanging around. I then open the handbook and it works everytime. Regards MarkE

May 27, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook Hi, Can you confirm the browser you are using on what device and what OS version you have. It's hard to test every combination of browser/device/OS but we can try if we know what they are. It maybe that there is another fix for your particular combination.

May 27, 2025 marke 657 posts	Topic: Site Development / Course Handbook Hi, Sorry for the delayed reply. Its an issue with the program we used to display the handbook which is from Adobe. You should be able to fix it on a browser by going into its settings and deleting the cached data for our site. In Firefox go to the 3 bars in the top right and select 'settings' . Then 'Privacy & Security' , followed 'Manage Data' in the 'Cookies and Site Data section. In the search box at the top enter 'dafneonline' , the list below will change to just our site. Select the line and then click 'remove selected' then 'save data'. Now then you try to display it , it will hopefully work. If not refresh the page again. In Edge go to the 3 dots in the top right and select 'settings' . Then 'Cookies and Site Permissions', followed by 'Manage and Cookies and Site Data' . Next select 'See all cookies and site data' and in the search box at the top enter 'dafneonline' , the list below will change to just our site. Now click on 'Remove all shown'. In the pop-up window that appears select 'clear'. Now then you try to display it , it will hopefully work. If not refresh the page again. Chrome will be similar to Edge.