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    Closed Loop users at Pump clinic in Oxford?

    Hi All, Does anyone who atttneds the pump clinic in Oxford have a closed loop system? I'm interested in finding out their attitude to closed loop systems and which ones they offer support for? Thanks, Bryan
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    Medtronic pump upgrade during warranty period?

    Hi All, I currently have a Medtronic 640G and Libre 2 on the NHS and want to move on to a closed loop system, but have been told that I will need to fund it myself . My diabetes consultant suggested the Medtronic rep might be persuaded to offer some sort of 'trade in' for a Medtronic closed...
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    Just Started New FAST Acting INSULIN “ Lyumjev “ Any Help Please

    Hi Gary, can I ask what Insulin Action Time you are using with Lyumjev, also with the Fiasp and whatever previous insulin you used. I'm on Humalog and have now got some Lyumjev to ty out with my Medtronic pump so am considering how to set it up.
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    Medtronic warranty look-up

    Hi All, does anyone know if there is an online warranty expiry look-up from Medtronic? Many thanks, Bryan
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    looping with Dana pumps - experiences?

    Hi, I thinking of giving looping a try and the Dana I pump looks like a good fit for me, as I already get Libre on prescription, I understand it works with Libre OK and I use Android phones. I'd be very interested in anyone's experince of DANA pumps and whether anyone is using it with Libre for...
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    Covid/Coronavirus and diabetes - the numbers

    Hi Hi Jamie, thanks, are you able to provide a link to the US study that you mentioned please?
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    Covid/Coronavirus and diabetes - the numbers

    Has anyone seen any data about outcomes for diabetics in the Uk who have tested positive eg what proportion need hospitalisation, recover at home, etc.
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    Long distance walking and basal rates?

    Hi All, I'm going to be doing a one week walk along the path of the river Thames next week with mates and am wondering about basal rates. I'm on a pump and use a Libre sensor connected to my phone via xDrip and also to my Sony Smartwatch when my Blucon dongle works (its not very reliable in my...
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    Sharing a pack of Medtronic Minilink CGM sensors?

    Hi, I have a Medtronic 554 pump and a Minilink (version1) CGM sensor.. The pump is NHS funded but I bought the CGM myself and have to pay the CGM senor costs. I only want to use the CGM on an occaisional basis but the sendors are sold in packs of 5 and only have a lifespan of 6 months. Is...
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