Recent Content by davidhughes1984

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    Pumps - are they uncomfortable?

    You can't feel it - I often forget I am wearing it. The part that takes the most getting used to is carrying it around all the time (in pockets, at bedtime etc)
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    640g or Animas Vibe

    640g any day
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    Resetting current insulin in Metronic 640G

    You can do this but you need to go to the option in the menu and there is a little button sequence to unlock this (can't remember what it is) but google should be able to tell you...
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    Getting pump on Tuesday

    Get a little pouch from Medtronic website (or wherever) with an elastic belt for sleeping in. When I got my pump, I had it for a few days loose in the bed and if I ever got up in the night, it was easy to forget I was wearing it. Pouch is really useful. Dave
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    Choosing a pump.....HELP!!

    Yes, I went with the Medtronic 640G in the end, after weighing up all the options. I have to say i've been loving it. Screen and operation are nice, I like the fact that the BG meter sends readings automatically to the pump and that I can remote bolus from the meter if needed. The cannulas are...
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    Anyone use Degludec (Tresiba) insulin?

    I switched from Lantus to Tresiba - the line is sooooo flat you could draw it with a ruler....and it doesn't sting like Lantus used to. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    freestyle libre

    Hi there. I have been wearing them for over a year now. As a rule I always buy some Tegaderm sticky pad (so the the non sticky part is in contact with the sensor) and wear these over the sensor. It just seems to keep the sensor super safe - if I pull my t shirt off wrong it doesn't catch the...
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    Choosing my pump....HELP!!

    Thanks...I have posted same question in the pump forum (couldn't work out how to move...)
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    Choosing a pump.....HELP!!

    Hi guys, After a long wait, I'm at the point where I have to choose my pump. The choices are... Accu Check Insight Animas Vibe Medtronic 640g I had always assumed I would go for the Insight as the Bluetooth remote seemed a killer feature - however there are obviously a few pros and cons to...
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    Choosing my pump....HELP!!

    Hi guys, After a long wait, I'm at the point where I have to choose my pump. The choices are... Accu Check Insight Animas Vibe Medtronic 640g I had always assumed I would go for the Insight as the Bluetooth remote seemed a killer feature - however there are obviously a few pros and cons to...