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Omnipod, suspend insulin.

I'm on dash, it's funny though. If you can set suspend in 1/2 hr periods, but it doesn't resume until you click resume. Just gives an insistent...

Post by: Richard F, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod, suspend insulin.

Early days yet, but I've been using the suspend insulin feature as required. Mainly when working outside or walking. Blood sugars more stable...

Post by: Richard F, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod, suspend insulin.

Thanks all. Just back from a couple of hours with the dog, suspended basal, just relying on the residue bolus. Worked well a nice even 7.1-7.6...

Post by: Richard F, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod, suspend insulin.

Thx, yes it was in case I ran out of insulin. The omnipod rep seemed much more knowledgeable than the DN, but wouldn't/couldn't comment re...

Post by: Richard F, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod, suspend insulin.

I've been podding for a couple of months now, generally all good, but still tweaking and adjusting. We did the original set up via video link,...

Thread by: Richard F, Jan 7, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Freestyle Libre 2 | NHS Prescription

Looking forward to this, and closed loop. I must admit I still consider freestyle and omnipod as witchcraft though?

Post by: Richard F, Jan 1, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Depression and Diabetes

I understand the rules of engagement, the health care support team understand the rules, you on here understand the rules. I wish my body...

Post by: Richard F, Dec 30, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Pins and needles

It used to bug me, particularly at night, along with RLS. I've been working on getting my sugars in control, since then it's been much much better.

Post by: Richard F, Dec 30, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Extended bolus omnipod

It didn't go as well as hoped, but I'll keep trying. 7pm 40g pasta carbs, followed by 30g of cheesecake and ice cream carbs. Extended bolus 50%...

Post by: Richard F, Nov 25, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Extended bolus omnipod

New to libre and omnipod so bare with me. How long would you extend your bolus for cheesecake?

Thread by: Richard F, Nov 24, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod dash, day 2, I'm amazed

No idea on the phone type, but mine came with a rubber case.

Post by: Richard F, Nov 20, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod dash, day 2, I'm amazed

Like you I'm in my 60s although I've been T1 for 40+yrs, good control but MDI I started on a libre, very liberating, 6 months ago. 2 weeks ago I...

Post by: Richard F, Nov 11, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Bolus for alcohol

Thx, your experience mirrors mine. No problem with night time hypos. The morning can be tricky, but only when I've had a major session (rae...

Post by: Richard F, Nov 8, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Bolus for alcohol

Thanks, Seems it's only me that finds beer therapeutic. ✌️

Post by: Richard F, Nov 3, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Bolus for alcohol

For my sins, I'm a regular drinker, alcohol is a tricky one. I'm not talking about "session" drinking but an evening glass of beer or wine....

Thread by: Richard F, Nov 3, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Omnipod dash, day 2, I'm amazed

Plenty of basal tweaking. I'm pleased how adjustable and easy everything is, previous MDI routine would take me days to access a new basal rate.

Post by: Richard F, Nov 1, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod dash, day 2, I'm amazed

2 bad hypos one last night after dinner and one before breakfast this morning. No bolus with breakfast, and temp reduced basal. Some energetic...

Post by: Richard F, Oct 29, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod dash, day 2, I'm amazed

Just had my video conference, 2hrs, feeling pretty frazzled. Interesting they reduce your insulin TDD by around 25%

Post by: Richard F, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Carb:insulin requirements

Thank you

Post by: Richard F, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Carb:insulin requirements

Can you explain in simple terms what sugar surfing is?

Post by: Richard F, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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