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Hi there sorry to hear about your troubles surely they will have to give u another pump that y can see otherwise what is the point it would be like giving somebody with no hands an inhaler if you know what i mean. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and helpful

i use a554 havent noticed any problems either

no dont worry unless its over 0.5 thats what my diabetic nurse said

thanks for ur advice

hi there i live in fife scotland and i never got any choice of pump mind you i never even thought to ask

hi there im due to go on my usual stint of night shifts nae bother but its the first time i have done this with my insulin pump is there anthing that i need to be aware of how do i go about adjusting my insulin rates help Karen :? :? :? :?

Hi there this is going to sound completely insane but... I was started on my pump 4 weeks ago now and im so cold all the time i mean so cold it actually hurts and it just seems to be since i started on my pump. i have a strong history of hypothyroid in my family but mine is fine got it checked 2...

thats the joy of diabetes i burnt my finger with my hair straightners 3 weeks ago and its just beginning to heal now im gonna b left with a scar too its rubbish eh

i think u are talking about the true one meter i have been using it for a few months its available on prescription. but i found that it reads my sugars higher sometimes 1-2 mmol/l higher than my other meter just to let u know and be aware dont know if anyone else has this problem or if im just...

i use an insulin pump and have to carry quite a lot of stuff with me everywhere i go great excuse to buy a new handbag but what do fellow pumpers use to keep their pump stuff organised i am keen to know

thanks for replying this website is fab everyone seems right friendly and supportive which is great because i do not know any oher diabetics in answer to your question my pump is a paradigm 554 and its purple do you change your battery every time u change your set ?????? :)

hi there i was started on a pump on monday basicall y cos i was a **** diabetic and i think things are gonna be better. i changed my infusion set for he first time myself yesterday and it was fine its a lot less painful than injecting and you only have to do it once every 2-3 days they give you...

hi im karen i just got a pump on monday im stil running with saline at the moment i get my insulin in it on the 7th would love to hear from people and share their experiences with me also any handy tips or info would be great i look forward to hearing from you i will be sooooooo grateful thanks :D

hi there im Karen im a type one for 6 years and have been started on an insulin pump i am keen to hear from people who are on pumps and have any experiences to share or any useul tips for a beginner i dont know anyone that is diabetic so im looking for a wee bit support its a bit scary thanks