Recent Content by jemmaedias

I think my question has been misunderstood. I’m not saying I need a discount more than anyone else. I’m just wondering how it works legally and within the system. I’m also not talking about one day out, I’m talking about being able to study for my degree. Also, you may not think that it makes...

Thanks very much. I have been looking into theme parks with my pump too. Looking for a zoo membership. I study animal behaviour so I use Chester zoo regularly to study animals for my degree. However, my boyfriend likes to come with me as it’s a large zoo and I’ve had a lot of hypos from walking...

I wouldn’t consider myself disabled at all but legally diabetes is classed as a disability so that we’re protected for employment, accommodation etc.

Unfortunately, I’ve been unsuccessful with my application for PIP so prescriptions is all we get long term. However, if she’s planning to go to uni, look into a disabled student allowance. I got given a bunch of stuff to help me keep up on bad days including reimbursement for printer ink, a...

Hi guys, Bit of a controversial topic! I was just wondering, considering diabetes is considered a disability under the Equality Act, can we get disability discounts ie cheaper entry to attractions? If so, how can you prove that? I’m certainly not saying that living with diabetes is...

Good evening everyone - really need your help! My blood sugars have been consistently high for about a week - around 17-20 pre-meal and 11ish in the mornings. I live in uni accommodation and I came back after being home for a week to find the fridge wasn’t as cold as normal. Could the insulin be...

Hi guys. Thank you for all your replies. As a first port of call, I stopped using alcohol wipes and just washed the area with a flannel and hot water before doing the set change. The rash has gone completely!!!

I use MiniMed mio 3m - I don’t remember getting a letter so I assume yours is a different one???

I never thought of that! I’ll give that one a go tomorrow!!!

I do get lumps as well so maybe it’s a similar reason? I’ve never heard of that before but I’ll look it up and give that a go. Maybe I’ll mention the steel cannulas if that doesn’t help. Thank you so much!

I use alcohol whops but no barrier creams or anything. I’ll have a look for those. I didn’t know they were available. Thank you!

Hey guys! So my DSN can’t solve this one, but I’m sure you lot can!!! I keep getting a rash around my infusion site. It’s not too itchy but I just want to know what it is. It comes up around 24 hours after a set change and goes about 24 hours after. When I do a new set change, it appears in the...

@Snapsy Thank you very much for starting this thread and to all the amazing advice to follow! I'm allergic to plasters and have similar reactions to the adhesive on my MiniMed quicksets. I've got scars from every single infusion. I didn't realise there was anything I could do about it and...

Hey guys - My doctor has just prescribed me antidepressants. She said that the one she had given was the best with diabetes. I've just picked up the pack of sertraline and there are so many warnings about blood sugars in the leaflets. I'm convinced she said another name when she was writing the...

I'm testing 5 or 6 times a day but using Freestyle Libre CGM to see the patterns. All the readings and carbs are stored in the pump.