Recent Content by Big Bad Buncey

Firstly, I like the fact that you have called this post "diabetics r us". A couple of years ago we were setting up a local group and I was expressly forbidden by Diabetes UK from sending out a dog walking leaflet with the text "meet up with other diabetics and their canine friends". In fact, I...

For me the individual features of each pump was almost irrelevant as the Insight was the only one to be compatible with the prefilled Novorapid Pumpcart insulin cartridges. I simply wouldn't have the patience to fill them myself plus, if I go away for a few days, I bung a couple of bottles in my...

I've had the Insight for 4½ years and it is (mainly) brilliant. As the only pump with pre-filled cartridges it was a no brainer for me. The handset was driving me potty though with the time taken, the comparative size of the sample required and the sheer number of failed strips all being...

I use the Insight pump. The advice to change my cannula at least every three days came from my medical team who had no commercial interest in increasing my frequency of change. I have just taken the decision to change every other day as I've had the same insulin absorption problems as you if I...