Recent Content by sparklesoc

I live in Scotland and Dexcom isn't funded by the NHS presently. I am switching to the Tandem T2 Slim Pump on May 30th and considering self-funding the Dexcom for CGM. Does anyone else self-fund their Dexcom? If so do you find it beneficial and Dexcom users is Dexcom good? I was previously on...

My Medtronic 640g pump runs out of warranty and DSN has contacted me to say that I'm due for pump upgrade with the following choices; Medtronic Minimed 780G pump Omnipod Dash Patch Pump Tandem T:Slim X2 pump Advanced Therapeutic Dana i insulin pump Which pump would be the best to go for...

I purchased a MM1 last year & decided to try and start using it last week when was due to change my Libre sensor. I tried spike but couldn’t connect. I tried Tomato & again couldn’t connect & tried x-drip but wasn’t successful either? Is there an app suitable for my phone to work with the MM1...

I’ve been on the Medtronic 640g pump for 16 months & libre for two months. I’ve recently taken up regular swimming where I’m in the pool about four times a week & finding the sensor is losing its adhesive quite quickly. The other thing is I detach my pump whilst swimming but find my sugars have...

I have had the Medtronic 640g pump for a year now which I have found fantastic! I was at my Diabetic appointment a few weeks ago & I have been encouraged to go on the Libre Sensor. What do users with a pump think of the Libre sensor? Our trust only gives patients with persistent hypos/poor hypo...

I was wondering what you did with wearing your pump at night after a c-section? I wear a insulin pump belt at night as I toss & turn a lot. But was thinking that will be too sore to wear after c-section? What did others do? Many thanks!