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  1. Medusa41
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    Tested positive for CV-19

    Hope you feel better very soon. [emoji253]
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 25, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. Medusa41
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    Freestyle Libre

    Thanks @becca59 - I do use Cavilon but it didn’t seem to help with the last 3 sensors. The last one being the worst. I believe, like you say, it’s...
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 23, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre

    Thanks @EllieM - That’s good to hear as I’ve just ordered the starter pack from Dexcom [emoji106] Sorry to hear you also had issues.
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 23, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre

    @jackois That’s interesting that you also had the same reaction. Thanks for the info - I will definitely look into it. [emoji106]
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre

    Thanks @oldgreymare I will definitely look into it. No I don’t think I’m in a high stress state or anything and consider myself pretty fit &...
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre

    Thank you @Marie 2 - that’s interesting about the Dexcom. Yes pretty sure it’s the filament part - I do get general itching too from the adhesive...
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 20, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre

    I’m sure other people have posted in the past and I know we’re all different but I have a nasty infected arm from the Libre. I think it’s the...
    Thread by: Medusa41, Oct 20, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Eye tests

    Had my eye test cancelled in April but managed to get it re-booked in Sept and needed my 1st pair of reading glasses! Not had retinopathy test...
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Pump bags for accucheck insight

    @megan I use the Hid in belt which is pretty good as you can wear it in different places (round waist, hip, thigh, top half). HTH [emoji2]
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 5, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Being inactive can it affect levels alot?.

    Yes defo. I find in the school holidays when I’m not in my usual routine my sugars are much higher. I have to then up my basal.
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 3, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    OMNIPOD / DASH Insulin Management System

    My DSN has ordered mine this week as I am due a pump upgrade. Yes think it has a Freestyle testing kit & the PDM is wheee you input the info like...
    Post by: Medusa41, Oct 3, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. Medusa41
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    New insulin pump

    Hi! I am hoping to get a new pump soon. My Accu Chek Insight is now out of warranty but as I’m going for the Omnipod Dash I have to wait. There’s...
    Post by: Medusa41, Aug 15, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Question for Omnipod Dash users

    Okay thank you. Probably why my DSN won’t let me have it just the then. Thanks for the info. Hope u get answers soon [emoji106]
    Post by: Medusa41, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Question for Omnipod Dash users

    Hi @ArremisBow - Great you’ve got the Omnipod. Sorry I can’t answer your question as I have the Insight but I wondered if the fault on the Dash...
    Post by: Medusa41, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Omnipod dash

    Hi all - I was hoping to switch to the Omnipod now as my 4 year warranty is up on my Accu Chek Aviva, however, my DSN has informed me of a...
    Post by: Medusa41, May 25, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Cannula insertion site getting sore

    Hi @shedges - my friend has the Omnipod in Surrey and her DSN allowed her to change pods on day 2 as her sugars were also increasing. She orders...
    Post by: Medusa41, Mar 9, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    Yes it is painfully slow. Been on it for almost 4 years & thinking of the Omnipod next. So irritating!
    Post by: Medusa41, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Skin Irritation with Omnipod

    Cavilon is good - I have a spray. I got it from Amazon. Oh yes Skintac too as @Kim Possible says [emoji106]
    Post by: Medusa41, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Flying with pump

    Just to reassure you - I travel about 4x a year through Gatwick mainly to Europe, and never had to disconnect my pump at all & , in fact, the last...
    Post by: Medusa41, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Omnipod DASH

    Following this as hoping to go on this from summer. My DSN isn’t keen but it is available where I am. Thanks
    Post by: Medusa41, Jan 15, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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