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Medtronic Reps

How frustrating for you. I feel your pain as when going onto my first pump the date was put back by months due to staff illness. You will get...

Post by: nikkid, Jun 15, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Basal Rate Increments

Amazing! Thanks for your advice [emoji2] Glad to see that it’s not an issue as really liked the pod from the trial!

Post by: nikkid, Jun 11, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Basal Rate Increments

Currently on a saline trial with the OmniPod as need to switch from my animas vibe. One of the issues I have noted during this trial is the basal...

Thread by: nikkid, Jun 9, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Animas pump change to omnipod

Hi all, I am currently starting the process to change from my beloved animas pump. Options are either OmniPod or Medtronic 640g. I used dexcom g5...

Thread by: nikkid, May 28, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Exercise and pumping

Hi guys I've been on my pump since May 2015 and had just really sorted my basal rates. I started going to the gym in January and how things have...

Thread by: nikkid, Jan 31, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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How can a slim woman wear a pump with a slim dress?

I had exactly the same problem as you when I started on my pump in May. I am also a size 8 and often wear body con style dresses. I found that a...

Post by: nikkid, Jan 14, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Canula pain???

Nicola have you tried a couple of different cannula types? When I started my pump I was given a couple of different sets to try. I am very lean...

Post by: nikkid, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Basal rates

Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure it was clear in my head. My problem often is that I am unable to eat until late in the evening and then go...

Post by: nikkid, Oct 1, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Basal rates

Hi guys Wondered if someone can clear up some confusion I am having with regards to basal rates. I know the purpose of he basal rate is to keep...

Thread by: nikkid, Oct 1, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

Have I been hiding under a rock- when is this available?!

Post by: nikkid, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

I started getting skin reactions at around sensor 6-8. Now use compeed underneath and for three sensors this as worked really well

Post by: nikkid, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What will I be given once I get the pump?

I started on the vibe at the hospital around a month ago now- either a cab home with multiple large boxes or some of the others in my group took...

Post by: nikkid, Jun 5, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Hot weather and insulin requirements

I have been on my pump for around a month now and at home was starting to really get on top of my control with my basal levels. I have come on...

Thread by: nikkid, Jun 5, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Combo bolus

Hi guys, hoping for some advice regarding combo boluses. I have been pumping now for around 2 weeks and am doing well with basal testing etc. I am...

Thread by: nikkid, May 25, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Popcorn combo bolus

A scientific experiment....I like that idea!! I don't quite understand the bolus calculator though- for example went to nandos before the cinema...

Post by: nikkid, May 17, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Popcorn combo bolus

Thanks for the prompt reply @CarbsRok

Post by: nikkid, May 17, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Popcorn combo bolus

New to pumping and experimenting with combo blouses currently. Heading to the cinema and wondered what duration/ratio people use for sweet...

Thread by: nikkid, May 16, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Every. Damn. Time.

Oh dear you poor thing. So frustrating when you want to sleep. I'm new to the pump and haven't experienced what you described but have had the...

Post by: nikkid, May 16, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Gone live with insulin

So today I was connected with insulin to my pump. Bloods initially were shocking as I had been told not to inj my long acting insulin the previous...

Thread by: nikkid, May 12, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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First night attached to the pump

I just clip mine to my pjs or I've managed to find some pjs with pockets in the trousers also! It's a pain when you want to go the loo in the...

Post by: nikkid, May 11, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum

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