Recent Content by Colin of Kent

Hello all. I have lived with T1D for 36 years. I've met quite a few other T1Ds over the years, and the thing I've loved the most is sharing our experiences. Feeling seen. I've thought for a long time about whether I could be a health coach for people with type 1. Some have remarked I'm a good...

Just to add... The venue is The Activity Warehouse, Bridgwater, TA6 4BD. Meetings will be held ay 7pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month. PM me if you need any more info.

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I used this forum regularly, but I just wanted to let you all know about a new peer support group I have set up in my local area. If you are in Somerset or the South West, you are very welcome to join us! The idea is to create a welcoming, safe space...

The Omnipod 5 is currently supplied in the UK with the controller handset, while our counterparts in the US have the option control it from their phones. Does anyone here know when Insulet plan to allow us to do the same?

Thanks @Jaylee , @In Response and @Antje77 for your helpful replies. I think my preference would be to use Libre 2 with xDrip via a patch app. Can anyone direct me on how this is done, please? EDIT: Do I basically just follow this?

Yeh, I should've said... I'm currently using Libre 1 but could probably get Libre 2 on prescription if I asked. And I use an Android phone.

After four years' faithful service, I think my trusty BluCon Nightrider has given up the ghost. What are your recommendations for a replacement bridge device please? Thanks in advance.

This is an interesting discussion for me right now, too. I've been using Ascensia's Contour Next strips and meter for many years, having been attracted to it initially because of its accuracy - much higher than is required by regulations, I believe. However, my clinic have informed me that...

Some great tips there, @In Response , thank you for sharing.

It's the barrier film spray I've been using, actually. I still seem to get itchy under the patch by day 3. However, I know my skin is especially sensitive right now (although I don't know why). Hopefully you won't have the same trouble.

Any Medtrum users here? Do you get irritated skin under your patch pump too? I've tried using Cavilon, but (a) it's quite expensive, and (b) it helps quite a bit, but doesn't fully resolve the problem. Does anyone know of any better alternatives to Cavilon? Or are there any other tips...

Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted on here regularly... Just wondering whether anyone knows of any regular meetups for type 1's in Somerset? I have learned so much from this forum, and a few Facebook groups too, but I'm someone who really benefits from offline interaction more. I'd...

I'm not sure if I'm just not looking in the right way or the right places, but I can't find the answer to my current conundrum, so I'm hoping some of you might be able to help, please. I currently use a Libre 1 + Blucon Nightrider + xDrip+ to make a CGM system, and I've also been using a pump...

This is an interesting thread. My own man-crush is on Dr Rangan Chatterjee, for his honest and compassionate attitude. I've been following his podcast for a few years, and have two of his books. It was a recent podcast episode which brought me here, indirectly. He spoke with Dr Gemma Newman...

I've been using xDrip+ on Android for a couple of years, and have just replaced my phone with an iPhone. Does anyone here know how to install xdripswift?