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Hi, Is anybody still using this? I saw some posts from several years ago that were positive, I'm wondering if this is still the case? Many thanks

Hi, Has anyone had any success with uploading their Accu Chek Spirit Combo pump data to diasend? The Aviva Combo meter worked fine but the pump data will not upload. Many thanks

Hi, What is the best way to export this data from my Android app to my desktop computer? I do not have the reader, only the app and export seems limited to 3rd party tools. Out of the 3rd party integrations, are there any recommendations? Does buying the hardware reader allow you to get this...

Hi, Thanks for responding. I showed my medic alert tag and they were not doubting I was a genuine diabetic, but that they did not allow me to carry the equipment into the club for their policy on sharp objects and drugs. I will be writing to the club to formally challenge them on this policy...

Hi, One of the biggest London nightclubs insisted on taking my testing kit off me and for it to be stored in the medical room. I had already paid for my tickets in advance and was told I could not come in unless I gave them both my testing kit and Dextrose. After much discussion I gave them...

A job opportunity has come up in Singapore. I am a accuchek pump user. Would I be able to get medical insurance out there? Could they continue my current treatment. Or am I able to continue my treatment abroad? I appreciate these are open ended questions but any advice from someone who has...

I use nova rapid and am wondering how I can store half used vials. I have just been leaving them out and wondering if some high levels I have been experiencing are related. Thanks.

I was recommended by Roche if I need take the pump off to disconnect the battery and put it through with my hand luggage. Can insulin be treated in such a way? Thank you.

Thank you everyone for getting back to me. I previously used frio pads for holidays abroad. With a pump I plan on putting my insulin in there, do I need to do anything special with it?

Hi, I've managed to get a month off work so will be going to Kerala with my girlfriend for 3 weeks. I'm a pump user (accu chek combo) and plan to take pens as backups. Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance companies or general tips for medical help whilst out there. Thanks.

Hi, Since being diagnosed at 22 (five years ago) I'm finding myself increasingly susceptible to viral infections. Although I appreciate everyone gets them I seem to be getting them a lot more and they are taking a very long time to shift. Thankfully I (now) have an understanding employer but...

blood sugar diary android app? Hi, I am looking for an app for my android that will log.my blood sugar levels and carbon intake I have on track which is great but I can't seem to draw up reports linking the two Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, How does a pump actually work? I haven't got a clue, does it calculate your bs and administer insulin in response to this automatically? cheers

Hi, When I first got diagnosed I was given a soft case for my levmir and a harder case for my novarapid (nova pen 3). I go out quite a lot and taking the softer case out with me has always been an issue as i have been so scared of breaking the pen, recently my case for my novarapid split...