Recent Content by WendyC

Hello MandyJean I’ve been Type 1 for 50 years and a pump user for 12. They are amazing and really change your life. I’ve recently changed my pump to an Omnipod Dash and although it’s taken a bit of time to get used to it’s the best one I’ve ever had. I hope you find your pump changes your...

I was told by my supervisor after having a hypo at work that if I don’t know how to control my diabetes after 50 years I’m stupid!!!!

I'm due to get my pump replaced and after talking to my team have decided to go for the Dash. Does anybody know if there is a blood glucose meter included or will that need to be pur based separately?

My lowest was 0.5. I was waiting to go down to theatre to have my ankle pinned and the sliding scale was not adjusted properly. I told the nurses again and again............had to wait till the following day for my op as a result!!

Hello everyone, Im Wendy and I've been a type 1 diabetic since 1970 when I was diagnosed at the age of 9. I have been using insulin from day one and 8 years ago was lucky to be given a pump. Im a mum to 3 boys and have 2 grandchildren with the third due tomorrow!!