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    Amyloid deposition

    After an ultrasound, MRI and biopsy I've been told that a lump I have is an Amyloid deposition related to my diabetes. I've googled it and it only refers to this with T2 and I'm T1. Has anyone else had this and how is it treated?
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    Where do you wear your insulin pump

    I just have my pump in my pocket and feed the line through my belt loops when I'm at work. At night I have the thigh strap and I don't even know I'm wearing it!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Accu chek tenderlink cannula?

    I use a 13mm cannula and a 60cm tube!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Child proofing my tubing

    A lot of ladies wear their pump under clothing using a bra case. I would imagine anynloose cabling can be taped to the skin using micro porous tape Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Accu chek tenderlink cannula?

    I've been on the pump for 2 weeks and have used these from day 1. They were recommended as the most suitable because I do a lot of sport. They are easy to put in and take out. I can't compar they to anything else as I have not used any others. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Finally approved now what to wear

    I have today been approved to have an insulin pump and have chosen the Accucheck combo. Apologies if this subject has been covered but which case do men tend to choose? There seems to be a variety of choice from accucheck so I would be interested to see what men find comfortable!! Sent from...
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    Pump assessment date!

    Most of the questions were about current regime, insulin doses, sugar levels, all the usual review stuff. Have to wait until Tuesday to see if its approved and if so should get the pump in July. Have been given a new meter to record carbs and insulin doses. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    iBGStar meter and how to obtain?

    I bought one from my local boots a few weeks ago. I paid at the pharmacy counter and they had all the paperwork there so I didn't have to pay VAT. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Changing insulin dosage with age

    I have been a type 1 diabetic for 26 years with good control. Over the last few days my testing has revealed high results >15. My meal carbs haven't changed by I'm finding that even taking high doses doesn't bring my levels down. Today I tested before the gym at 19 did an hours cardio, running...
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