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    T1 growing a bit of a Chunky Monkey

    Thank you so much for the kind words of support. [emoji4] My team just keep reassuring me that this is the exact reason they keep an eye on us and are full of praise for my glucose control. They are also really good at listening to my worries and offering advice, honestly don't have one bad...
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    T1 growing a bit of a Chunky Monkey

    Hi all So this pregnancy malarkey continues to include little snippets of worry. I know babies with diabetic mamas are renowned for being "on the bigger side" but the reality is starting to hit home a bit and the worry that I could be doing more is simmering in the background. At 26 weeks...
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    Type 1, 17 Weeks Pregnant and being started on Metformin

    Hi I was informed earlier in my pregnancy that it is quite standard for Type 1s to be commenced on Metformin at some point in their pregnancy and it seems my time has come. My nurse gave me quite a bit of info over the phone around the number of studies showing it is safe and does not...
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    Medtronic 7 day infusion set

    I've heard from a Medtronic rep that every diabetic in Denmark is now on a 7 day cannula and are now trying to get back on top of stocks to support the rest of Europe. I'm not sure if they have been approved by the big wigs in the UK, or even if that makes a difference if buying them privately...
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    medtronic780g

    Hi Stephen I have just added a comment to my thread called Medtronic 780g + Guardian 4, I think I started the thread on 16th September. You might find it a little helpful, although it will not include everything you will need to know and i do waffle a bit. Pumps do definitely seem the way...
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    Medtronic 780g + Guardian 4

    Having started this thread wondering what people's experiences were with the combination of Medtronic 780g pump and Guardian 4 I thought I had best include some information and my initial thoughts having been set up last Monday (a week and a bit ago). Hopefully someone will find it useful. So...
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    Medtronic 780g + Guardian 4

    Hi Ive been approved funding to have the 780g with the Guardian 4. All the gear is actually sitting in my spare room waiting for an appointment with the Rep to set me all up... It's like tangling a carrot!! I've been looking for some genuine/honest experiences and advice when first going onto...
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    Any Apps Out There?

    Not been on here in a while but after a call from my new DSN I have felt motivated to take a bit more control of my diabetes rather than just rolling with it as I tend to. I have agreed to do some uploads, which I've never done as I feel I am under a microscope and being judged, but agree...
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    Self isolation for 12 weeks ?????

    So should I be social-isolating? I've asked my employer (an NHS Trust) if I can gain the facilities to work from home. It's not sounding likely even though I have a desk job and don't have any patient contact. So instead I'm sitting at my desk in smallish office with +30 people and have to...
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    Medtronic Reservoirs

    I don't. Never met any of the reps. X
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    Medtronic Reservoirs

    Good evening. Has anyone else been notified of the supply problem with the Medtronic reservoirs? And/or (im)patiently waiting for their order? I ordered mine, before the message went on the store, back on 20th November and when I chased it up (7 working days later) I was told, by a rather...
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    Newly Diagnosed

    Good afternoon all I am writing about my mam who has just been diagnosed today with Type 2. I am in the fairly unique position of being Type 1 so I have some understanding of the condition but just not from the type 2 perspective. I suppose the reason I am writing this is to get some ideas...
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    Libre Sensors Not Sticking

    Morning. I have the exact same problem. It's tear your hair out frustrating and I don't know about you but it becomes an extra thing to worry about. I find mine lose their stickiness when I go to the gym. This theory has been tested over the last week as I've been lazy and not worked out and...
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    Badge Of Honour

    With the increase in popularity and the summer months I have noticed a surprising benefit of the Libre... You are no longer invisible to other diabetics! I have been stopped (and stopped people too) to acknowledge the fact that we share some common ground. It has opened up conversations with...
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    Medtronic 640g

    Phew! @dancer I have found that I stopped wearing balcony bras for that one reason...was a good excuse to buy new bras! @helensarahmay I have heard a few people use a strap around their leg (especially for weddings) how do you input bolus? Just head off to the toilets? X