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How and where would i get an info pack for the omnipod insulin pump ? Thanks in advance

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Does any1 no of any good books 4 parents of children recently dx type1? Thanks in advance.

Forgive my ignorance on this matter but how do you perform a SLIDING SCALE at home? I thought this was only done on a drip like thing in a&e?

if you dont mind me asking, wot pump & malfunctions did you have????

Hello all, If given a choice, which (& why) pump would you choose, a accu check spirit combi or the animas 2020? Any response would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Morning all, just wondering if anyone knew what the criteria is concerning pump choice. I have heard that certain hospitals use a certain make of pump, if this is true do you have to go with the pump they offer you or have you got the right to the one you would prefer? Thanks in advance for any...

Good evening one & all, just wondering what pumps are available on the nhs or is that dependant on ur postcode like most other things! thanks in advance for any replies.

Forgive my ignorance, but wot is a closed loop device?

Morning all, Wot, if any are the side effects of metformin? sorry if this has been asked/answered before but cant seem to find it. Thanks for any replies.

hi all, wot is a high or unsafe reading of ketone? thanks in advance.

greetings all, just been reading an article that says "type1 diabetic's would go into coma & die within 24-48 hours without insulin". is this correct? put the wind right up me! :(

Morning all, forgive my ignorance, but just wondered when u have blood, c-pep tests etc for helping on dx of t1 or 2, wouldn't the insulin ur injecting show up therefore not giving an accurate reading? Thanks in advance for any answers.

hi all, sutton coldfeild, birmingham.

hi all, Can type 1,s have a high level of insulin production after dx?? thanks in advance for any replies.