Recent Content by phil169

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    640g issues

    happy birthday you look grate lol
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    640g issues

    my dear friend donnellysdogs, it sounds as though you are having a torid time there and I feel a let down to you as there is very little I can do only to offer you the same advice you once gave me ( never give up keep looking for tomorrow and you will find a way through all this) you are in my...
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    any type 2's on a pump?

    hi yes I am type 2 and on a pump. its the beast thing I have done, all though it was a tough fight with the CCG to get it funded, pros: better control, less insulin, more freedom, better Hb1c, cons: testing up to 6-7 times a day, changing the set ( I think its painfull as I have a lot of hears...
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    phone call to come and see my consultant

    thanks to you all. I don't think that with out all the help and support from you and this site I would be where I am to day so a big thanks to every one, I owe you all so mutch.
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    phone call to come and see my consultant

    I was called yesterday to see the consultant this morning, so they are going to stop the pump funding I thought to my self. but have just got back and with a telling off for running my diabetes to tight as my hb1c is now down to 35. he dropped all my insulin again, I was told to keep on going as...
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    Start on pump tomorrow! (Insight pump)

    you should get pump in box, box of cannula's and insulin in vials box of , I would take a bag with you. good luck for tomorrow, you will be fine.
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    Medtronic recommendations to NHS to drive quicker turnaround and greater profit?

    I change every 3 days told to do so when I got the pump by DSN.
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    mmm its a long way for me to get there but that's interesting to know. thanks iHs
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    thanks for that Minnie45, thanks Gaz-M I hope so . today is the last day. trial ends to day, sat by phone all day and every time it rang I held my breath, (why is that when you waiting for some one to call every ****** els calls but them lol).
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    @ Minnie 45 thank you for your help and support
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    thanks all. the support you have all given to me has been fantastic. thanks for that, yes the last 6months have been grate, the pump has given me my life back even with the hypos but I suppose that was due to coming down so fast and no one expected that lol. but even thay are getting better...
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    hi on the 4th of may it will be 6 months on the pump (that's how long the C.C.G said they would trial it for). to see if it worked for me. I would say YES it has but would they agree with me ????. my insulin is now down to 49 units per day pre pump 190 lantus and 360 to 440 units of apidra. my...
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    Vomiting bug

    I agree with catherinecherub I have had it and it took me near 2 weeks to get over it.
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    Advice on self testing Type 2

    @ coby yes finger pricking is painfull at times but must be done I find that side of fingers is best for me, you do get use to it given time mate.
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    Need some advice please

    illness will put your bg up to high levels as said above so will pizza. if levels remain high then see g.p Monday.