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I was taking 30 units at night but when I split it, I ended up taking 14 units in morning and evening and that worked for me! It took a few days to sort it out though and make sure you get advice from doctors before doing it :-) Do you eat enough before you sleep? It could just be something...

Hey, Am on insulin Pump now but when I used Lantus, initally I was taking at night time but after having numerous night time hypos, I then split the dose into 2 and took it in morning and night time :-) You should have been given an idea by the consultant who diagnosed you as diabetic? When...

Usually just unplug it and put it back on afterwards :-)s Never had anyone say anything about doing so :-) Explained it was just easier and less risk involved in breaking it :-)

Having a pump has been huge help for me :-) It takes a couple to days to get everything spot on so don't worry :-)

Thanks for the replies and he prescribed me tablets so will look and see how they go! If not, he'll get me an appointment with someone who deals directly with the problem! I live in France so NHS not applicable

Hi Guys, Male here, 20 yrs diabetic and on pump for the last year! Last Hab1c was 6! Problem is i've not been able to get erections! Have seen doc but not pushed to help and advised to get Viagra or Cialis Would like to chat to anyone who might be able to give me information or advice...

Congrats to both of you :D

Thanks for that Noblehead! I intend to so making sure I've every area covered lol

Thanks for all the replies folks Have decided to bring my own food with me, a few sandwiches etc just in case, with some coke etc in case of a hypo! I've never had troubles with 2 or 3 hr flights so this is my first long haul flight so want everything to go perfect

Hi Doug, Am in Business but might book to be safe! Cheers

Hi Folks, Am flying from Paris to Toronto in a couple of weeks time so wondering what should I look out for? Don't want to take diabetic meal as heard there c**p lol So will I just explain to air hostess when entering that I'm diabetic? Also should/will I reset times on pump when I arrive...

Hi Hazey, All I can say is ince I"ve gone on a pump about 5 months ago, I feeling 100% better in myself, i'm starting to get warning signs of hypos which I had lost and my Hab1c has fallen from 8.7 to 6.9! You need to weight up why your Consultant suggested it to you? What were your Hab1c...

My Pump Rep advised me to change set in morning before breakfast as when i bosul for it, it should alarm if not put on properly! It seems to work well for me this way so always change before i have meal, i.e. breakfast or lunch!

Good luck with everything, like it's been said, just ensure you check bg levels more actively, especially during the night! :-)

Am on 12.8 units a day and diabetic nurse and Pump Rep say its low enough! Am very active and slim athletic build too, never stop moving :-)