Recent Content by Natasha23184

Hi Jaylee, Thanks I'm not really looking for anything for myself - I was responding to the OP diabetic/mental health query. However if you feel it would be beneficial in other ways then please do. Or pass me some anti anxiety meds :) Thanks Nat

I've had a pump now for 5 years. My blood sugar control is the best it's ever been in 35 year sdue to this and it was stressed to me that the pump is funded for you to improve your blood sugar control. However I am now constantly anxious about having a hypo, this having been exacerbated by a...

Hi Sandra, many thanks for your reply. I am in the UK where NHS funding for CGM is only available for the the Libre (no alarm) and it appears you have to be near death to get the Dexcom funded. Apparently Medtronic (who make the Guardian CGM system) aren't taking on any more customers due to...

No I think you are right - I don't meet the NICE guidelines. Thanks for replying

Thanks for your reply. I'm not interested in the Libre for the exact reason you mention. Even though this is purportedly available on the NHS, my area hasn't funded anyone even for this!

Thanks :)

And this is the system I want - does anyone have it? Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo system

Just wanted to add, there was no obvious cause for this hypo - had been out for a meal and blood sugar rose a little and was corrected via the pump but was fine before I went to bed.

Hi, I'm Tazza, type 1 for 34 years. Been on a pump for the last 8 years and enjoyed all the benefits. However..... Had a very bad hypo about 2 weeks ago that led to a seizure in the middle of the night - OH was panicked and called an ambulance - I had come round when they arrived and was...