Recent Content by gill6183

I always take the pump letters but have never been asked for them. I refuse to go thru any scanner and just request a manual pat down. (this can be requested by anyone not just pump users). Had no issues in uk or USA except one time in terminal 5 heathrow, there's always one eh?! Have a good...

Hi there, I used to be in the same position where I was taking around 120 units of insulin per day and still had a hba1c of 11%. Metformin really didn't agree with me either. I eventually got approved for an insulin pump and things have changed dramatically. I'm now on around 60-80 units per day...

At last weeks SNP conference, Nicola Sturgeon said "It is now widely accepted that insulin pumps can make a real difference to the ability of people with Type 1 diabetes to manage their condition and prevent complications. They don't work for everyone but clinical guidelines say that far more...

Hi everyone I have the minimed veo pump and currently use the silhouette sets. I am experiencing high bg's after my set changes. Tried a few things to combat this including keeping both sets in until all active insulin is finished, using more insulin to fill the canula and putting on a temp...

Hi there, not sure how correct that info is. I live in Glasgow and started on my pump last week. This year 5 adults and 15 kids will be starting in the Glasgow/Clyde area, and I believe this is the norm year on year. I was on the waiting list for a year and am so glad I got one, however I...

Hi all, Just felt like sharing my news. I started using an insulin pump today :D It's the medtronic veo one and so far so good (although it has only been 5 hours!!) Gill x

thanks for the info guys, I called the DSN this afternoon (don't know why I didn't think of this sooner?!) and she said basically 5 of us have been invited to the meeting and she hopes to have us all started by May! I have done dafne last year, so she said as long as everyone is carb trained etc...

Hi guys, I have been on the waiting list for an insulin pump for a year and have just recieved an invite to go for an appointment with the DSN and dietician at the pump clinic. Just wondering does this normally mean I will get one soon or do I have another year to wait before I eventually get a...