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What's on your shovel list?

"Do you want to buy a bag for 5p" Argghhh!, every shop, every time!

Post by: Flowerpot, Feb 13, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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"Hypo" Awareness.

That is great news @yingtong . Long may it continue :)

Post by: Flowerpot, Feb 11, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Charcot Foot

I'm so sorry to hear you were also misdiagnosed @Ashmore69. I was sent home from A and E with the diagnosis of a sprain even though I told them I...

Post by: Flowerpot, Jan 26, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Charcot Foot

Charcot foot can unfortunately flare up again at any point down the line although not definitely and can occur in both feet. Apart from ongoing...

Post by: Flowerpot, Jan 24, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Charcot Foot

Hi @Ashmore69 I've had Charcot Foot for about 18 years now. It is a devastating complication that causes bone fractures and joint collapse due...

Post by: Flowerpot, Jan 24, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Long term complications - how many have them, how many don't?

Hi @Loliz I was referred for consideration for a pancreas/islet cell transplant due to having no hypo awareness but at about the same time I...

Post by: Flowerpot, Jan 24, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Hi @Jackie100 I had MUA on both shoulders together a number of years ago and it did help up to a point but both did re-freeze a few years later...

Post by: Flowerpot, Oct 15, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Anyone got experience of Medtronic CGMs?

The Guardian Real Time is a stand alone CGM so you would need both your Medtronic pump and a separate receiver. It does say it appears bulky in...

Post by: Flowerpot, Oct 4, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Anyone got experience of Medtronic CGMs?

I've used Medtronic cgm for 5 years now, first with the Veo and for the last 6 months with the 640g. The 640g and Enlite combination is fantastic...

Post by: Flowerpot, Oct 3, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Pump and cgm

Thanks @tim2000s Hi @Flossy11 I use the Medtronic 640g and cgm and have used both for 5 years. It is a fantastic way to control diabetes but...

Post by: Flowerpot, Oct 1, 2015 in forum: Parents
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Vitreous haemmorrhages, scared.

Hi Ian, Waiting for vitreous haemorrhages to be absorbed can take months unfortunately when all you want is a quick resolution. I can remember...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 19, 2015 in forum: Diabetic Retinopathy
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Any tips for diabulimia?

Hi @lilyfleur The best help I got for diabulimia was from a specialist eating disorders clinic as I was seriously underweight, making myself...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 10, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 Diabetes is killing me

Hi Emily Great advice on here. From experience I know what a huge determination it takes to start to take small steps in the right direction to...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 8, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Things a type 1 hates to hear

My non diabetic friend on the occasions I've had hypos when out with her has said "Now you mention it, I'm feeling a bit peckish too". Aarghh...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 7, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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I've been told to increase HbA1c to improve hypo awareness

I am also up to my neck in a similar position with fractures that won't heal, osteoporosis at a young age ,no hypo awareness for years, desperate...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 6, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Fingers Crossed

Glad to hear your pump did the job and you are safely home and recovering @masonbason63 :) Were you worried about keeping your pump running with...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 6, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Insulin Pump Accessability

Hi Lexi I've been using a Medtronic pump for 5 years, I changed to the 640g earlier this year. I've only got central vision in my right eye and...

Post by: Flowerpot, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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CGM help

Hi @tigger Have you got Smartguard -suspend before low - or suspend on low on? If Smartguard is on then the pump can suspend a maximum of...

Post by: Flowerpot, Aug 26, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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What most ppl don't know about Diabetes!

That it's 24/7, it's not just the "ooh I couldn't do that" injections which take seconds.

Post by: Flowerpot, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What do you dislike most about diabetes? Is there anything you like?

I dislike the fact that I'm very conscious that I have my life in my hands -which of course everyone has anyway - living without any hypo...

Post by: Flowerpot, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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