Recent Content by MicheleJC

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    Type 1 Shielding for diabetics

    What actually does shielding mean for us? I worry that we will be told to isolate and i will never be with my family again. I would rather just go on being sensible when I go shopping, go for walks etc. I don't want a vaccination if I don't know what's in it.
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    Medtronic versus Omnipod

    I too am comparing medtronic 640 with omnipods. Apparently pods can now be worn in other places than the arm, and are not as large as they used to be. I would like to know which sites are best to view ones we can get on nhs in the UK?
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    Advice on returning to work please

    I am a private cleaner and as a type 1 am keen to return to work even a few hours a week. I shall wear gloves to stop me touching my face but hope the cleaning products will help when I touch surfaces.
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    Funnies

    The dark room sign is the winner for me!
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    COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

    I tried making a few from old scraps of fabric but I can't sew and don't have any more materials so am waiting for some to arrive that I bought off wowcher.
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    ....... The reason i chose the insight was purely for the insulin filled cartridges so i no longer had to draw up the insulin and spend ages flicking the syringe to get rid of air bubbles. The handset is so SLOW though it is annoying. I really hope they can improve this. I was due for a...
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    Getting high glucose after intense exercises

    YOU are right it doesn't seem fair does it? I thought adrenaline had something to do with blood sugar rising after exercise, can't remember how that works though. Michele
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    Graphic Content Epic bleeding from Cannula site anyone had this?

    Yes it's happened to me a few times lately, mainly i think because after so many years pumping I have trouble finding a good site. Being on blood thinners makes it hard to stop the blood flow and huge wads of tissue.
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    Scar tissue build up?

    Hi, Yes is important to rotate your sites. After 47 yrs of injecting including pump sites in the last 20 yrs i personally find it harder to find sites which work and don't hurt. Legs used to be good but now are too painful. Is a challenge going for above or below waist belt lines, away from hip...
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    Freestyle Libre sensor unavailable

    So why do pharmacies have delays getting the libre but those who can afford to self-fund seem to have no problem? Doesn't seem fair! I don't want to have to return to sore fingers...
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    Dosing for Coffee?

    I usually bolus 8 for s small flat white and 12 for a large cup like Costa.
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    Dark chocolate

    Looks amazing, shame i don't live near any waitroses.