Recent Content by EllieM

I regularly fly with pills, insulin and (now) pump supplies. Dexcom not libre, but I think same principles apply. Here's my method 1) All medication and diabetic supplies in hand luggage. 2) Two spare dexcom because I find that they fail more often on holiday. (Recently I packed 3 when I...

Hi @Clancy1994 and welcome to the forums. From my personal experience of insurance, I wouldn't expect you to be charged much (any) extra for your diabetes (assuming your hba1c is reasonable), any decent company that does cruise insurance should be OK.

Just a thought, but given that tresiba is so flat, could it be that you now have less basal in your system than you used to (when the levemir was allowing you to have lower rates at night and higher during the day) so that is why you need more bolus during the day? It might be instructive to...

That is really interesting. How confident are you in the reliability/integrity of this test? (I googled for info on this but got inconclusive results - I'd want a link to a reputable source to believe this.)

From the user guide https://www.omnipod.com/sites/default/files/Omnipod-5_User-Guide-SoC_United-Kindgom_English.pdf Warning: Use ONLY rapid-acting U-100 NovoLog®/NovoRapid® (insulin aspart), Humalog® (insulin lispro), Admelog®/ Insulin lispro Sanofi® (insulin lispro), Trurapi®/Insulin aspart...

Not yet, as far as I know.

We do have members here with T2 and reactive hypoglycemia so it's not impossible but I agree with @lovinglife that you need to test possible lows with a meter before assuming you are hypo. (Plus you'll then have more convincing data to show your GP). Plus hypoglycemia can be caused by a...

Hi @Smith_R I'm tagging @searley who is a T1 and a HGV driver.

ps And welcome to the DCUK forums @Paul Jacklin

Here's the official advice from frio https://friouk.com/faq-items/official-uk-travel-advice-re-carrying-frio-wallets-on-board-aircraft-www-gov-uk/ Maybe get a doctor's letter????

I had it in my hand luggage when I travelled to the UK last week. Having said that, I have a vague (not 100% reliable) memory of being complained at when I did it on a previous occasion. Having said that, it still got through.

It may be worth reading the article below https://www.fellahealth.com/guide/undigested-pills-in-stool-metformin As far as the rest of it goes, all I can do is send you virtual hugs and hope you see the right specialist soon.

I too had this view till I went to university (living away from home). Suddenly people were all offering me a cup of coffee as a drink when socialising (and this was cheap instant coffee from a jar). I acquired the taste just to fit in. I'm glad I'm not 20 years older or I would have started...

How exciting for you @Hippo17 . Insulin pumps and the algorithms they use aren't all the same, so there isn't a best pump overall, just different pumps that suit different people. You'll also want to consider what cgm your chosen pump uses and whether you'll like it. When I was choosing a...

Seems to be a worldwide shortage of trusteel infusion sets till the end of 2026?? Does anyone know about this and/or been asked to change to an alternative? I love my trusteel and am not looking forward to a change. :(