Recent Content by novowolf

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    Not sure!

    Hey fellow diabetics Very long time no see, how are we all? So here's my dilemma... My pump warranty is up and I was supposed to have a review appointment to possibly get a different type of pump and review my funding I assume? Problem is I haven't heard anything from my hospital since about...
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    Type 1 Doctors

    Hey guys just a quick one tonight [emoji23] I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's any way to go about getting seen by a specific endocrinologist at a specific hospital? I've recently moved and been transferred to a closer hospital but in all honesty I'd rather continue to see my old...
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    Scared!!

    As a general rule I've been fine.. able to cope relatively well with life ( I have depression and anxiety as well) When I have tried to back on track recently my usual carb ratio 1:12 works good. I already have a reader so it's just a sensor I would need.. I had a trail run with it in my last...
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    Scared!!

    Hey guys long time no see from me haha So here's the low down.. basically I've been on a pump for just over 2 years and while it has kept me out of hospital I have by no means been looking after myself properly.. mainly just ****ing about not doing carb counting properly.. not checking bloods...
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    Freestyle libre

    If no one has approved it why is it being marketed as available in November? Surely someone has to back it before it can be rolled out?
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    Freestyle libre

    Hey guys So as y'all probably already know the freestyle libre is coming to the NHS (UK) in November!! I'm super excited and so happy as it made my life so much better when I was given a free trial by my doctor! I'm curious as to whether anyone has any idea about how I go about getting a...
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    traveling

    hey guys just looking for a bit of advice. im going on a day trip to london next month and went to my gp to get a letter for taking insulin on the plane.. i was told only need to take a copy of my current prescription .. is this correct? also can take a copy of my delivery note for my pump...
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    CGM

    Hey all just a quick question here. Is it possible to get a free trial of a cgm ? i think its the enlite sensor i need as im on a 640g pump.. just had to ask as im sure i read it somewhere not long ago but i might be making it up in my head haha.. cheers lads :)
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    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    it wasnt said directly to me but the other day in college a group of girls were sat next to me talking about their January diets and one of them hits out with " you know id kill to have diabetes.. id welcome it with open arms" honestly had to restrain myself from punching her and gong on a rant...
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    New pumper- Help

    Thanks for all the advice guys :) I changed my set again and took another pen jag and came down nicely and everything has been fine so far today :D Panic over lads carry on!
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    New pumper- Help

    Hey lads hope everyone is well. Quick bit of advice needed. I started my insulin pump about 3 weeks ago and have a bit of a dilemma right now.. Tested at about midnight and it was 17.3 so took a correction with my pump and checked again half anhour later . 17.6 so correction with pen set change...
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    Which pump?

    Wee update for all y'all that replied.. i met with my pump nurse today and i am indeed getting a minimed 640g :D very happy with that! I'm getting it next friday .. very excited
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    Too much levemir

    Was all good guys got up at half 2 and 5 to check and both results were around 6 so i made it through the night :D
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    Too much levemir

    i'm at home by myself and no im by myself tonight.. Ive ate a sandwhich and crisps and that seems to have helped for now but it looks like its gonna be a long night of testing.. Thanks guys
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    Too much levemir

    Hey guys looking for a bit of quick advice.. I just realised i accidentally "double dosed" my levemir as opposed to a levemir and a novorapid injection..stupid i know but im worried about the low glucose impact as ive already had a 3.1 go down to a 2.6 and im worried my hypo supplies will run...