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  1. richyb
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    Flu Jab &T1D

    My results are also higher since the the jab. But it's only been 2 day's yet. But before I had it my control was very good. Had to increase my...
    Post by: richyb, Sep 26, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  2. richyb
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    Pump bags for accucheck insight

    I put my insight pump in a pump pouch that is incorporated into a nice soft elasticated belt. I get them off Ebay. Are available in blue or very...
    Post by: richyb, Sep 25, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  3. richyb
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    When is right to get a pump?

    I do not have an alarm on my libre. I have to scan to see results
    Post by: richyb, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  4. richyb
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    How many carbs in broad beans

    Thankyou all for your replies. They give me good guidelines. Some on web were quite high(perhaps they were coated ones).
    Post by: richyb, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  5. richyb
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    How many carbs in broad beans

    Hi all I am a type 1 diabetic on a pump. I have a small allotment,and grow broad beans. I use only natural fertilizer. But I am struggling to...
    Thread by: richyb, Jul 13, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  6. richyb
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    Accu chek Combo verses Insight

    I like my insight. It is slowish, but not too bad. If you hold finger on top button for at least 5secs (when on) it resets and speeds it up. I...
    Post by: richyb, Mar 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  7. richyb
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    Pumping Fiasp... Unexplained highs

    I was on fiasco for about 9 months in a pen.(now on insight pump). At the start it was very good fast insulin. But I found the longer I was on it...
    Post by: richyb, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  8. richyb
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    I usually do something else whilst it is sorting, getting dressed,put kettle on or breakfast on. If you hold top button on for a few seconds...
    Post by: richyb, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  9. richyb
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    Accu Chek Insight

    I have a new case for insight. It came with pump kit. I do not need it as I carry mine in a zipped pouch with blood test equipment. You can have...
    Post by: richyb, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  10. richyb
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    Now on accucheck insight pump

    Now on accucheck insight pump
    Status Update by richyb, Nov 7, 2019
  11. richyb
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    Pump problems

    I prefer a tube as the inserted cannula can be visually checked.
    Post by: richyb, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  12. richyb
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    Accu-Check Aviva Insight - handset issues

    I like mine. It is a bit slow, but its recommended to reset occasionally by holding turn off button on top for 5 seconds until it turns fully off....
    Post by: richyb, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  13. richyb
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    Choice of 3 pumps

    I have been offered a Medtronic or insight pump to replace an animas which has been faultless/brilliant. I have decided on an Insight.
    Post by: richyb, Mar 3, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  14. richyb
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    Medtronic 640g and sharps bin?

    I only put the actual needle in sharps bin. I pull the sharp needle bits out with tiny blunt nail clippers. The remaining plastic and tube, I put...
    Post by: richyb, Dec 2, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  15. richyb
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    Needle port problems

    I use angled Inset 30 . These are soft teflon type on an animas pump. Occasionally when I remove near the end is linked. But it has worked ok....
    Post by: richyb, Dec 2, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  16. richyb
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    Experience on combo bolus with Fiasp

    I like Fiasp. Been on it few months. When I first used it, it was fast. But find it slow down after a while. I started on 60/40 over couple of...
    Post by: richyb, Nov 28, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  17. richyb
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    Been approved :)

    When I saw DSN still took very long time. I had one retire whilst dealing with me. I had already done DAFNE, before trying for one
    Post by: richyb, Nov 8, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  18. richyb
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    Been approved :)

    My doctor said yes but it still took over 12 months to get. As it has to be approved by consultant. Also to get it considered by consultant I had...
    Post by: richyb, Nov 8, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  19. richyb
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    Fiasp

    Yes I have it in a pump. I like it a lot, works faster. Strangely though with me it slowed down after a few weeks, but it is still faster than...
    Post by: richyb, Nov 1, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  20. richyb
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    Are you using anchor tape?

    I was told to always tape tube a short distance from cannula. Leaving a slight bend in tube to allow slight movement. If the pump is accidentally...
    Post by: richyb, Sep 28, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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