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Problematic cannula sites

Meant to say thank you for your input and suggestions [emoji846]

Post by: megan, Oct 23, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Problematic cannula sites

Thanks. I do have my insulin go in slower over a period of time so not to in one go. I do change my basal to a different level or even a % change...

Post by: megan, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Problematic cannula sites

It's not the adhesive

Post by: megan, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Problematic cannula sites

8mm straight plastic. Above my waste I rarely use as it always reacts. This week I have one I put there that is still pink and a bit inflamed with...

Post by: megan, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Problematic cannula sites

I rotate my sites but mostly on my lower tummy because they get sore very quickly with deep lumps when done above my waste. I tried else where but...

Thread by: megan, Oct 18, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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byetta and type 1

I have been offered byetta again. They say it's improved. I've read about some of its down sides such as potential damage to kidneys but I don't...

Post by: megan, Oct 18, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Any other type 1's take SGLT 2 or dapagliflozin?

No I don't. I'm type 1 in insulin pump and max dose metformin. Low to no carb doesn't make a huge amount of difference to my control or insulin...

Post by: megan, Oct 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Any other type 1's take SGLT 2 or dapagliflozin?

Thanks for your reply's

Post by: megan, Oct 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Any other type 1's take SGLT 2 or dapagliflozin?

Interested to know if there are any type 1's on here who take SGLT 2 or dapagliflozin?

Thread by: megan, Oct 2, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Sulfonyurea, byetta or any other meds that help insulin sensitivity and weight loss?

Hi yes that is correct. My nurse has just got back to me. I have asked if I could be allowed to trial a very low dose. It's that or byetta. And...

Post by: megan, Oct 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Sulfonyurea, byetta or any other meds that help insulin sensitivity and weight loss?

Thanks for the reply's. I've been type 1 for about 30 years. I've been on metformin for years. I've tried byetta. I've done no carb and low carb...

Post by: megan, Oct 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Sulfonyurea, byetta or any other meds that help insulin sensitivity and weight loss?

This week I had my diabetic consultant and team on a speaker phone consultation. The line wasn't completely clear so I didn't grasp a couple of...

Thread by: megan, Oct 1, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin Resistance and weight gain

I am 47, had type 1 for 30 years. I am insulin resistant and brittle diabetes. I'm on the pump, libre and metformin. I've tried alsorts if ways...

Post by: megan, Aug 26, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Stress reaction high sugar

Thank you for your reply. I have had trauma in my life and stress that has come from that. It has left me I guess with the hyper vigilant switch...

Post by: megan, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Stress reaction high sugar

I’ve known for years about my blood sugars going higher due to stress, but if I ever had to prove it then now I have. I’m doing the 16:8 way of...

Thread by: megan, Aug 22, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Where to put insight

Yes as Jaylee says below it's the mobile all encompassing one. The lancets are attached to the side of the machine and the test area is in a...

Post by: megan, Aug 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Scuba Diving

I didn't have the libre last time I dived but I tested my blood before and straight after dive. Try it if you feel confident in your waterproof...

Post by: megan, Aug 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Pump bags for accucheck insight

I've found a silicon pump case but for a different pump, that I like. I've found a neoprene bright pink pump case for the arm, leg or tummy that I...

Thread by: megan, Aug 3, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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type 1 and gliclazide

Ok a few years on. Dr took me off gliclazide as he said it was an old drug he was phasing out. I have moved under extreme stress and it's been...

Post by: megan, Jul 27, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Where to put insight

Thanks. I have had my cannula pulled away from the skin at night but was awake so could remedy that straight away. Have had this happen a few...

Post by: megan, Jun 13, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum

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