Recent Content by Ca2910

Hi Ringi, Thank You. I did discuss an insulin pump with my diabetes team but it seems to be a question of them saying its harder work and more expensive and that I would need to gain control on pens before I Can be considered for anything like that. It does frustrate me as I struggle to get...

Hi, I would like someones suggestion/opinion on the following. I am type one diabetic on Humalog 200u/ml and Tresiba 200u/ml. I am registered as blind (Not due to diabetes) and cannot see my insulin pen and my diabetes nurse has tried one pen magnifier that does not seem to work with my pens...

I have read back my comment and realised I have not included the rest of what I intended to say; it's not just diabetes it's illness and other conditions also. My attendance percentage is 88% ... The longest period of absence was a 2 week admission and then after just general illness days and...

Hello all, I have recently been in a battle against my college in regards to attendance matters after several months of receiving final warnings etc... I have had a rough few months with my health and explained this to them ... I have eventually won the battle against them. I have however...

Hi All, I have been prescribed Toujeo by my consultant and everything has gone great so far. However I went to get my repeat sorted with my GP and he questioned why I am on this insulin as it shouldn't be used in under 18s and I said that the consultant has said this is the insulin I needed, as...

Hi, I'm Connor been type 1 for 3 Years. (Male - 16 Years Old) If I go hypo I have either a glass of orange juice or half a bottle of either Lucozade or Coke. If all else fails I use Jelly Babies - *but I find it hard to stop eating them after I have had enough to bring me back up to normal*...

Hey, Saw your post on Transition from Paediatric to Adolescents Care... I am in the process of transition at the moment: would you like to chat becsuse it is not as bad as what some people say x

Hello all, I am just confused as to how I can dispose of these cannulas as they have a casing round them that can not be removed and they will not fit into the sharps bin without me injuring myself. How do others dispose of them- my nurse said I should just put them in the general bin but as it...

Hey @bronte slack I am not from Derby but I start chesterfield college in September so I guess that's quite close (well it's classed as Derbyshire) aha .....if you wanna chat then inbox me :) x

@Signe_Kirk I am 16 in July and got diagnosed in April 2013 and I know the struggles of keeping (Well trying to) keep blood sugars in the green! If you wanna chat then inbox me :)

Done From sheffield and proud aha :p

Thank you guys :)

Hi guys sorry it's late- Just came into my head about my insulin pump (Accu-Chek spirit combo) . Just wondering about what to do with time change .. Do I have to change it myself or does it do it itself ? Checked the instruction guide but nothing In there about it Only had pump 3 months so not...

Thank you , I asked Accu Chek and they said they have cases for the pumo but not for the meter ... Thought that was weird

Recently seen silicone case for these meters in all varieties of colours and wondering if anyone knows where I could buy one or any websites they are sold on Thanks