Recent Content by Marion1102

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    Insulin Pump Clip

    Thank you
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    Insulin Pump Clip

    I also have the Accuchek Insight pump and my clip has broken for the first time and I've been looking for a replacement but can't find one. As your clip has broken again I hoped you knew where to buy them and would hopefully pass that info on. Thanks Marion
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    Calculating basal insulin

    Try to get on a DAFNE course as they explain, and also check your basal, on the course
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    Getting Insight pump any pointers?

    I'm on the Insight it's my first pump, although I've had Type 1 for 30 years, and I love it. It's easy to use, works out your bolus for you, and I wouldn't want to be without it. One thing I would say is try to charge it on a daily basis, as this is what the Accu-Chek rep told me and if ever I...
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    Type 1 and Married Life

    I've been type 1 for just over 30 years and my husband has been with me, providing support, that whole time. What I would suggest is getting a freestyle libra. I always had a real fear of nighttime hypos as when on Lantus it didn't agree with me and i had many hypos, due to this I used to take...
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    Sick of my pump already!!!!

    Keep trying I'm sure you'll get there, I'm starting on a pump next week so this is not what I wanted to hear but everyone thinks that you'll get there and that it'll all be worth it
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    Type 1: Travelling without a letter?

    When I first got diabetes I always travelled with a letter and was never asked, although we have travelled loads, so I stopped taking one with me. This was always fine until a couple of years ago when we were returning from Puglia and I was asked for some form of proof, as I didn't have this we...
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    Type 1 & travelling

    We've been to Thailand a few times and I've always taken my insulin with me and that's worked well. But Thailand is one of the few countries I've been stopped at customs, and that's on a few holidays. They do let you through but seem to double check details so take a copy of your prescription...
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    Freestyle Libre and Exercise

    Not sure of my body fat percentage but I do know its well within the green area for bodyfat percentage and I think your'e right and I'm catching muscle but any ideas on how to stop that happening
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    Freestyle Libre and Exercise

    I always make sure, well at least since the first one fell off, that I allow the alcohol swab to completely dry although possible not for 10 mins. The sensors are going into the indicated area and only cause me pain when doing quite intense exercise that would hurt anyway but this hurts is a...
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    Freestyle Libre and Exercise

    Does anybody else have a problem with the Libre when doing regular exercise as I exercise most weekdays for between 1 and 3 1/2 hours . So far I have only had one sensor stay on for the 14 day period, despite using Skin Tac. Also when I do weights it hurts and I am very aware of the sensor in my...
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    Type 1: Please help? Needlephobe!

    Poor you, what a nightmare When I was on my DAPHNE course one of the others had a needle phobia and he had special needles to inject with that were covered and you couldn't see and this seemed to work. Unfortunately I haven't got any details but your heathcare team should be able to help, also...