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    broken Medtronic pump

    Cally Great to hear I am not the only one. The problem for me on the first Veo was it stopped dispensing insulin 6 times in 6 months without me knowing. I woke up each time as I felt so ill. Medtronic dispute there was a problem, even though I was ambulanced to hospital. I also had...
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    Pumpers Pub Get together

    We have our 4th meeting of Wycombe pumpers at The Whte Hart Beaconsfield Old Town on Monday 21st November at 7.30pm. Junction 2 of M 40 less than 5 minutes away. Do join us. More details on [email protected]
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    Diabetes and Coffee

    I've started using Alpro Low Fat Soya Milk instead of Dairy for most things, including coffee. Coffee shops all now seem to have soya milk and I like hot soya milk in a coffee shop. Virtually no carbs. Perhaps try it for a week or two and you will get used to it. Give it a good...
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    nurofen

    I had exactly the same bg change but no headache. Mine was for a pulled muscle. GP and Diabetic Consultant said they had never heard of it. GP suggested Coproximal or similar name but it is not a anti inflamatory. So now we have a list of at least two. tricia
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    Beach/pool holidays

    Thank you so much that is brilliant advice.
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    Pumpers Pub Get together

    I think it is a pity the Pumpers Support Group is on Events section only. It is more likely to catch attention on the Pump section I believe. Perhaps you could put it in both? If I wanted pump info, I would never think to look under Events. tricia
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    Beach/pool holidays

    I am just off on a holiday where it will be about 70-75 F. Apart from a two piece swimming costume has anyone tips for the pump whilst just sitting round the pool? tricia
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    Pumpers Pub Get together

    The first meeting of our group Wycombe Pumpers went very well. 11 people turned up to the pub. Some pumpers bought partners. Medtronic and Animas pumps were the only ones people used. Two people were just awaiting their pumps. Next meeting is at The Swan Pub in London End Beaconsfield on...
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    Pumpers social get together

    Hi Ash Sorry for the delay but I have been away and had computer trouble. A pumpers get together is just a social evening in the pub for anyone who lives near to meet up , have a chat and swop tips, etc. Our first meeting seemed to please all 11 who turned up. Some came with partners, some...
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    Carb Counting app for nokia phone

    Hi Does anyone know of a phone app for my Nokia where I can look up carbs, particularly when I am out. I have an excellent pictorial book called 'Carbs and Cals. A visual guide for people with Diabetes.' They have an i phone app but it doesn't work on Nokia. I find my pump...
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    Pumpers social get together

    Hi If anyone lives near South Bucks, I am starting a pump group called Wycombe Pumpers. Our first social meeting is in The Old White Swan in Beaconsfield on Monday 15th November at 7.30. HP9 2JD. Just off the M40 junction 1. Just turn up or contact me on a special e mail...