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    Mandy

    Hi Mandy. Been Type 1 - 57years. Been on Insight pump 5 years. Suits a golden oldie 79. Was offered a change of pump recently but I love the...
    Post by: Gemma2, Dec 8, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Does fresh fruit sugar increase blood sugar

    Beware bananas. Very high in carbs.
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Where do you wear your libre sensor?

    Outer thigh last 2 years. No covering necessary. Never knocked one off.
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 9, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Insulin= Weight Gain

    Insulin doesn’t put on weight. It’s what you put in your mouth. I was always under the illusion it was Insulin.
    Post by: Gemma2, Jun 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Waiting for freestyle libre

    There are instructions on how to apply on You Tube. Watched them many times when I first got mine. Good luck.
    Post by: Gemma2, Apr 7, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    Went on Insight after 52 years mdi.After doing Dafne course. It suits me fine as I am partially sighted and it has filled cartridge. Now 79 years.
    Post by: Gemma2, Mar 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Avocado

    I eat a whole one a day and it has no affect. Very low carb.
    Post by: Gemma2, Jan 12, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Insight pump

    Yes. Thanks for your concern.
    Post by: Gemma2, Nov 18, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  9. Gemma2
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    Insight pump

    I will first thing in the morning.
    Post by: Gemma2, Nov 18, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Insight pump

    Keep getting on Insight Handset ‘chip missing’. It’s not. Taken it out and now says ‘invalid chip’. The pump is only 3 months old.
    Thread by: Gemma2, Nov 18, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Village diabetes group

    They are lethal. Sweets and chocolate with sorbitol act like a laxative[emoji81]
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 3, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    Accu-Check Aviva Insight - handset issues

    It is slow but, otherwise, I haven’t had any other problems with it. Had an Insight for 4 years.
    Post by: Gemma2, Aug 19, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Blister

    I use a small dressing pad and tape.
    Post by: Gemma2, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Blister

    Cover it up with dressing. Also, put surgical spirit on it next time you get one. A burst blister is open to infection.
    Post by: Gemma2, Jul 1, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Good news for Libre users, I think

    Self-funded for 3 years and now have prescription on NHS BUT only allowed one Sensor each script. GP said they were too expensive to write up...
    Post by: Gemma2, May 3, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Has anyone here been a diabetic for more than 40 years?

    56years Type 1. Last 4 years on a pump and 78 years young!
    Post by: Gemma2, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Heinz Vegetable Soup NO ADDED SUGAR

    That 7.5% carbohydrate is for 100g only. A portion is usually 300mg. Think on..........
    Post by: Gemma2, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
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    Freestyle Libre Price Has Increased

    I wonder if Superdrug realise how many customers they have lost with their mammoth price increase.
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 18, 2018 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Name a Christmas word

    Grief and gloom.
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 13, 2018 in forum: Forum Games
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    Superdrug New Pricing

    I went to my local Superdrug today and was informed they had gone up to £49.50. The reason being that they had to order them separately for each...
    Post by: Gemma2, Oct 3, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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