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yes i can, my nurses usually advise me on any changes but if i notice a pattern in the data then i can change it myself. im using the Accu-Chek Insight pump

i have not really looked into the CGM things but i might bring it up at my next appointment. i dont drink so got no worries there thank you

i do, last time i was at the nurses they changed my pumps hourly rates from 0.87 to 1.13 iv had 3 hypos since then in the middle of the night or early morning. iv since gone back to 0.87

ah ok thank you. i was concerned for awhile there

Hey there. recently iv noticed a few instances where i have been having a hypo (usually in the night) but ill fall back asleep and wake up fine? without taking anything for it. is this normal? Im a type 1 diabetic for 9 to 10 years now

the meter will say communication error if you turn on the display on the pump at the same time. the pump will display bolus stopped if there was a problem. you should be fine. id check your sugars again in an hour or so just too be safe

just a thought, i assume he wasnt wearing many clothes when he weighs himself at home right? at my local hospital i weigh around 58kgs, yet at home its 55kgs

i developed autonomic neuropathy affecting my heart, lungs and digestive system

split the dose to one in the morning and one at night, didnt really matter what time really

from my own experience lantus only lasts for around 16 to 18 hours

From what i understand it varies from person to person. some will raise gradually where as others will suddenly jump (like me)

usually a drop like that means your Hypo'ing a lot which is why they try to lower your levels gradually. Least thats what iv been told

been type 1 for almost 10 years now, from what a doctor told me a few years ago i wont make it too the age of 30 (im 27 this year) and judging from my current health situation the doc is probably right about it. so physically and mentally im not doing great. due to some recent developments at...

as far as im aware you shouldnt need to even buy a new one, when mine broke i simply emailed the accu-chek people and they sent me a new one

when he starts acting this way you need to make him test his sugars, everything you have said so far indicates a Hypo. iv had instances where iv woken up with a hypo but not understood whats happening then after awhile iv just fallen asleep again. woke up a few hours later and sugars are normal