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I don't know why I said I was diagnosed 25 years ago, it was 45 years. To be fair I had just put my eye drops and my sight was fuzzy. ☹️

Oh Abigail, I'm so sorry to hear how you are feeling. I was also diagnosed 25 years ago on Christmas eve. I was an adult in my late twenties when I was diagnosed. Your consultant doesn't sound at all helpful, or dare I say knowledgeable. I don't know of any type 1 who is only on 2 injections a...

I remember those horrible syringes and needles well. Testing your urine for sugar in that little test tube was another delight. I was diagnosed 45 years ago on Christmas eve. The modern tech makes life a lot easier.

This is interesting for me.i have been using Libre for many years. When my consultant agreed to a closed loop I asked for a Dexcom but Cambridge wouldn't find it. I've been having more and more problems with my Libre 2 Plus not connecting with my Omnipod. I was told by the helpline today that I...

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I am finding this interesting, I wanted Dexcom because of the variety of sites it could be placed, but Cambridge would only fund the Libre 2 plus. I am 72 and have trouble/pain with both my shoulders and find it difficult placing the Libre on the back of my arms and the Omnipod in sight of it...

I was diagnosed type one on Christmas Eve 1980. I'd been very busy at work and under quite a lot of stress but I don't think that was the trigger. I had been experiencing the classic symptoms of hyperglycemia for several weeks. Extreme weight loss, unquenchable thirst tiredness. Life with type...

I think the suggestion to ring 111 is a good one. Unfortunately it isn't a brilliant service but a friend of mine with a very poorly 80 year old husband got an excellent service and the doctor stayed on the line whilst she took his blood pressure etc. Good luck and keep strong. I also think it's...

Thank Richard F you for this. I had been looking for a phone compatible with Dexcom and Omnipod. I even discussed with the Omnipod rep about needing a new phone. Then Cambridge stopped awarding Dexcom and I've got the Libre 2 plus. It was whilst talking to an American Omnipod adviser that I...

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I've finally got funding for the Omnipod 5 and Libre 2 Plus closed loop system. I'm looking to buy a new android phone and the Samsung Galaxy S23 is compatible. Is anybody out there successfully using that combination?? Thank you.

Hi everyone, Thank you for your responses. I have now discovered, but this is hearsay, that Cambridge are no longer issuing Dexcoms with closed loops to anybody. The Libre 2 plus is cheaper. They are still issuing Omnipod 5. My new diabetes nurse has ordered an Omnipod 5 for me to see what...

I know several people using the Omnipod/Dexcom closed loop in Peterborough. I am not aware of them being offered any other closed loop systems.