Recent Content by LaughingHyena

Bluetooth tracker? I have them on my keys, doesn't stop me loosing them but at least I can "ring" them and find them again. There are stick on ones which might work for your handset.

I opted for the animas vibe and so far (4 months in) have been quite happy with it. Some of the menu options take a bit of getting used to but the ones I use daily are fine. I wanted to have all the functions on the pump itself, that was I can continue to keep a meter in the car/handbag/bedside...

I was told to try the alcohol hand gel for removing the cannula, which has so far been working pretty well. It only takes a small blob, defiantly a cheep option.

I've found it is much more accurate if I weigh things out, take ages though. What I tend to do is every so often (usually if I have a few dodgy numbers) is to weigh out a few meals. Mostly to check I haven't changed the portion size without really noticing. Once you've done it a couple of times...

Sorry to here your news but glad you found this board. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and the support here has been amazing, so nice to be able to ask people who deal with the issues day to day. I've just started on the pump, just over a month ago now. I'm finding it's going really well so far...

Re: How much did they load your insurance premium, for the p I was advised to insure mine against accidental damage as the pump company don't cover that. Included with the instruction pack was a letter with the value and details, in case it was needed by the insurer but I wasn't asked for...

Re: Insulin injection I've had that before, I assumed I'd hit too close to a scar. After two oddly positioned babies, and c sections it easy to do :lol: Good job you noticed though, and got the second dose right. When it's happen to me I have knocked a bit off, assuming I've got some the...

Bit too early for me, we'll probably put our up mid December.. Outdoor lights may go up a bit earlier but won't get turned on till then. We went out for a meal form my birthday this year, the first week in September. The harvester already had a tree, lights tinsel, the works up! I presume it...

Re: Levemir problem Do you have breakfast each day? I would try moving your Levimir to go with that. I found it much easier to remember injections which were paired up with a meal, even when it meant my doses were not strictly 12 hours apart. You can use levimir catridges in the novopen...

Not sure if it will help but I found there were quite a few videos on you tube, several on changing sets showed people inserting different types of sets. Maybe find a couple to watch with her, I didn't find any that put me off but probably best to check them first just in case. Watching some of...

I haven't used one but others have mentioned the aquapac case as an option. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquapac-158-Waterproof-Insulin-Radio/dp/product-description/B0044M102M

It sounds like you are have been recently diagnosed. Sometimes the blurred vision and other effects can happen as your body is adjusting back to a normal sugar level after being high for possible quite a while. I certainly found there were some strange feelings in the first few weeks...

I have to say I left the set up to the pump team at the hospital. I took in details of all my current basal doses, carb ratios etc. I was also asked for an average of how many units I tend to take in a day. From that the pump team worked out some starting rates for the pump. I have heard of...

Fantastic news. I just got my vibe on Monday, though so far I'm just trailing with saline, the real fun starts next week. I haven't set up the food database yet, though I have to say it looks a bit of a pain. I can see it being more use if you are eating unusual foods though, I haven't come...

I'm also new to this pumping thing, lots of changes here too. I haven't really thought much about how to carry all the extra stuff around. I guess it depends on how long you are out for and things. Most of my journeys tend to be fairly short, and close to home so I wasn't planning on needing to...