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  • searley
    searley replied to the thread Pumps.
    I’ve had Medtronic and tandem both without a single leak
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    searley replied to the thread Pump & Shift work.
    I was working hgv driving delivering gas bottles so hard heavy work and in 4 years only pulled it out once The fact is you can keep the...
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread Pump & Shift work.
    The tandem tslim would be good for this as it has multiple profiles which are easy to switch between So you could have 1 profile for...
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    when I was diagnosed the targets were higher to be classed diabetic (57) I think.... id had diabetic symptoms for at least 2 years...
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread A question for insulin pen users.
    I never put the little cap on just the main pen cap I used to change the needle every couple of months or so, if when it took a lot of...
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread Smartwatch and libre sensor.
    yes, for driving the term 'mobile phone' is less used, and more commonly the term 'mobile device' is used this encompasses most things...
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    searley replied to the thread Pump issue.
    Well it will partly depend on when your care team allows you to change
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    Yes and no…. I was told by my GP that diabetes can cause some hair loss, especially undiagnosed because the body put more effort into...
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread Omnipod 5 NHS waiting list.
    Pumps are very expensive, finds are short, so yes depending on where you are there could be big waits
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread Am I over/under reacting?.
    This would be my thinking GP’s start medications on low doses and raise the dose or add more over time Most diabetes medications will...
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    searley replied to the thread Interviews .
    I think it comes down to how the individual lets diabetes control their lives So use a high BG as an excuse for a day off, or a mild...
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    searley replied to the thread New pump option.
    I personally hate the libre If they are providing the software (camaps) prob not then I’d go ypso Otherwise I’d go omnipod then...
  • searley
    searley replied to the thread New pump option.
    Personally I would go new 780g with the simplera sensor
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    Here is an odd thing… my cardiologist wanted me to take it because it can reduce blood pressure.. it is basically a water table will...
  • searley
    If you are having night lows the tresiba may be a touch too much, and if going high during the day it’s more likely you rapid is...
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