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    Looping with omnipod

    I've tagged @LooperCat who I'm sure will be able to help.
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:11 PM in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Where do you wear your libre sensor?

    I use outside of both my arms and both sides of my chest, as my arms were starting to get sore. Can be quite funny when I've used both arms for a...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 24, 2020 at 11:58 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Thanks Karen, you too, and everyone else as well :)
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 21, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Disposal of waste

    I'm very fortunate in that respect as the council deliver and collect sharps bins, so am going to continue down that route unless anyone tells me...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 19, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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    Disposal of waste

    When I started getting libre on prescription, rep and nurse from diabetes clinic told us to put used sensor and applicator in the sharps bin. Had...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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    Long Time Type 1 Suddenly no control

    I had a horrific time with diabetes going through the menopause, and the nurse at the time at the hospital diabetes clinic, said it played havoc...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Aww that's lovely @LooperCat, as you said a real privilege. Do hope you and your family remain free from Covid. Take care and look after yourself....
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    That's great. Hope they get it all finished for you.
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Nurses failing to administer insulin correctly

    I use a pump, but recently realised I had very few pen needles left as a backup in case pump failed, so ordered them, and instead of usual ones,...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    HbA1c

    It was really hard for many reasons for those shielding. Nobody wants to be told to stay at home for that length of time. The times we're living...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Probably on the wrong forum but where would I get a decent wristband

    Funkypumpers are great. Have ordered from them twice, and items came 2 days later both times.
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1 Has anyone with type 1 diabetes had Covid? I’m worried as my 19 year old son type 1 may have it

    Thanks for the update, glad test was negative for everyone. That's a long time to have had a sinus infection. I know how grotty they can make you...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 13, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Return to Work - Covid Advice and General Chat

    @Picci just want to agree with what others have said. Having been bullied at work in the past, I know how hard it is. Have the weekend to consider...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 12, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    HbA1c

    Sorry your hba1c has risen @Cumberland. Sorry if this is a daft question, but do you know what's caused it to go up? Is it a change in routine...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 12, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1 Has anyone with type 1 diabetes had Covid? I’m worried as my 19 year old son type 1 may have it

    @MarkHaZ123 sorry you're feeling unwell, and do hope it's not Covid, but if it is, hope that you only get it mildly and recover quickly. The same...
    Post by: Hopeful34, Sep 11, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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