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  1. Mark_Goldenfield_

    Omnipod Or Medtronic 640?

    Hi there , I have just moved over to the Medtronic 64G . I have been on the Animas vibe pump for 7 years . I loved that pump so easy to use but unfortunately as you have said there not being supplied in the U.K. The Medtronic is a good pump with loads of fantastic features, I would highly...
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    Type 1 CCG information

    Hi , I was wondering , has anybody had issues with there Dr, regarding funding for the libre Freestyle sensors, my hospital has written to the CCG regarding how much I have benefitted from the libre , and how much they think I need it , I have been funding this my self for 9 months, I got a...
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    Type 1 Insulin pump

    Thanks so much Juicyj 3 I also use the libre , when you eat is it easy to put your carbs in then your blood readings from the libre and does it give you the correct amount of insulin
  4. Mark_Goldenfield_

    Type 1 Insulin pump

    Hi I’m moving over to the Medtronic mini med pump , after I have been on the animas vibe pump for 7 years , due to animas pulling out of the U.K. . Could anybody please advice me on the mini Med pump if your using one and what do you think [emoji2][emoji2]
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Brilliant sight that Scot thanks so much
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Thank you Scott [emoji16]
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Thank you, hankjam
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Long term good diabetes control would save the NHS thousands . The alternative to the libre can be more expensive
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Very often the strips I’m on now cost more which the NHS are paying for
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    It has improved my health as my HAb1 has gone from 8 to 5.5. The NHS are paying for my blood strips which do cost money as my specialist nurse has said my control has been good
  11. Mark_Goldenfield_

    Type 1 Freestyle libre

    Hi , does anybody know if the CCG Bury greater Manchester have allowed funding for the Libre . I do know there have been some people in the Bury area have had it on prescription. But I’m getting no where with my medical practice , even my diabetic specialist has written to my Dr with a letter...
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    Type 1 Blood monitors

    Thanks for your advice guys [emoji106]
  13. Mark_Goldenfield_

    Type 1 Blood monitors

    I have been told by my pharmacist that they are stopping my one touch ultra strips on prescription, could anybody give me advice on a machine monitor and strips they recommend that is easy to get on prescription kind regards
  14. Mark_Goldenfield_

    Type 1 Animas pump

    Hi Frances , thanks for the reply , I have had different pumps from animas , . I have been with the company for 9 years and changed pumps with them , I have always had the same style of pump , will be strange changing to a different type of pump
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    Type 1 Animas pump

    Hi I had an email yesterday from animas U.K. and Ireland . The y are saying they are stopping all U.K. and Ireland supplies of there pump , but will be able to get them until your warranty runs out and suggested that I change to a different pump, as I won’t be able to get hold of there product...
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