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How frustrating for you. I feel your pain as when going onto my first pump the date was put back by months due to staff illness. You will get there in the end! I hope you don’t mind me asking what it is that you don’t like about the OmniPod as I have the choice between Medtronic 640g and OmniPod...

Amazing! Thanks for your advice [emoji2] Glad to see that it’s not an issue as really liked the pod from the trial!

Currently on a saline trial with the OmniPod as need to switch from my animas vibe. One of the issues I have noted during this trial is the basal rate increments are larger compared to the animas and so I cannot fine tune my basal rate to the same extent as the animas. Example; On animas I have...

Hi all, I am currently starting the process to change from my beloved animas pump. Options are either OmniPod or Medtronic 640g. I used dexcom g5 and so would not be able to benefit from the low glucose suspend function from Medtronic, and so (correct me if I’m wrong) but switching to this would...

Hi guys I've been on my pump since May 2015 and had just really sorted my basal rates. I started going to the gym in January and how things have changed!!! My bloods are more stable since I started to exercise and I need less basal insulin for at least 24 hours post exercise. How does everyone...

Nicola have you tried a couple of different cannula types? When I started my pump I was given a couple of different sets to try. I am very lean and found angled sets painful compared to 90 degree. May be worth trying different things to see what works best for you?

Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure it was clear in my head. My problem often is that I am unable to eat until late in the evening and then go to bed. Great advice RE testing......will get started ASAP! Thanks again x

Hi guys Wondered if someone can clear up some confusion I am having with regards to basal rates. I know the purpose of he basal rate is to keep you bg level in between meals etc I have got to the point where my bg overnight is a flat line, last night I sat around 9.5, night before 8.4. My...

Have I been hiding under a rock- when is this available?!

I started getting skin reactions at around sensor 6-8. Now use compeed underneath and for three sensors this as worked really well

I started on the vibe at the hospital around a month ago now- either a cab home with multiple large boxes or some of the others in my group took their supplies home gradually over the couple of sessions we attended! Good luck it will change your life for the better :)

I have been on my pump for around a month now and at home was starting to really get on top of my control with my basal levels. I have come on holiday to 35 degree heat and feel that my control is much worse. I am eating sensibly but do have a reduced level of activity. I am changing my...

Hi guys, hoping for some advice regarding combo boluses. I have been pumping now for around 2 weeks and am doing well with basal testing etc. I am experimenting with combo boluses etc but would like to know what you all use (ratio and time to extend bolus by) for things like pasta, rice, pizza...

A scientific experiment....I like that idea!! I don't quite understand the bolus calculator though- for example went to nandos before the cinema and had a truck load of carbs....bolused and all was well. Then told it I was having more carbs but it recommended no bolus as I had enough IOB- surely...

Thanks for the prompt reply @CarbsRok

New to pumping and experimenting with combo blouses currently. Heading to the cinema and wondered what duration/ratio people use for sweet popcorn? Obv everyone is different but some ideas would be great! Thanks

Oh dear you poor thing. So frustrating when you want to sleep. I'm new to the pump and haven't experienced what you described but have had the testing every hour overnight when bloods are sky high. I was taught to change the cannula early so as not to be messing around at bed time, also to...

So today I was connected with insulin to my pump. Bloods initially were shocking as I had been told not to inj my long acting insulin the previous evening. Spent most of the day between 16-20mmol/l which is shocking for my normal control. Now got my bloods to a steady 6.8mmol/l and my libre is...

I just clip mine to my pjs or I've managed to find some pjs with pockets in the trousers also! It's a pain when you want to go the loo in the middle of the night and forget that your pumping (I am a newby!)

Cannot recommend that book highly enough it has been my bible as such so far! For me I waited around 8-9 months after approval but that was due to staff illness at my hospital rather than anything. I would go with @CarbsRok with how long is a piece of string but hope that you are on the path to...