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    sleepiness

    hi there, haven't been on the site for a while . . . . Soo many changes have been going on, but wanted to ask a quick question . . . . . . I am currently running dangerously high blood levels and have suffered from several hypers, which are NOT nice, however I am soooooo tired all the time...
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    Insulin to Carb ratio

    How is this worked out? is there a standard ratio? Thanks x
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    Neuropathic Pain

    Hi all, Just wondered if anyone could advise on neuropathic pain, peripheral and focal. I have recently been prescribed gabapentin for this, any experience of this working or are there better options? Thanks, Elle
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    gabapentin

    Hi there, I have recently started gabapentin for neuropathic pain, has anyone else taken this, if so did it work? The side effects list definitely makes for good bed time reading if nothing else LOL
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    Disliking my pump . . .

    I have been using my pump for approx 3 weeks now and I must admit, i'm not doing too well. I think its more how I feel about having the pump than actually the pump being annoying (if that makes sense lol :oops: ) I am struggling with where to house it when wearing various clothes, also i have...
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    Just being nosey but . . .

    As the title suggests I am just being nosey but was wondering what levels people were on with their pumps? I am aware that, for some reason, when on a pump you seem to require less insulin than when injecting . . . has everyone found this to be true?
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    Infusion Sets

    I wonder if anyone has experienced any issues with any infusion sets . . . . I started on my pump, an Animas 2020, last week and have been having a reaction at the sites. I am now having to change sites every day, to me this kinda defeats the purpose of the pump, however I still prefer this to...
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    Newbie

    Hi there, I am a new pump user and thought I'd say Hi. I have only been using my pump for 1 day and have high hopes :-). I have struggled with my diabetes for many years now and am hoping the pump may just be the key to getting it all under control. ElleDee cx