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  1. VickiT11979
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    CGMs

    Hi All, I completely agree with Alan's post above re driving & sensor accuracy. I also tried the Medtronic Enlite CGM system with a Medtronic Veo...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  2. VickiT11979
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    CGMs

    No, the sensors are waterproof, and I've not knocked one out at all. It sticks out about 1cm, but the base is broader than the top so it's pretty...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  3. VickiT11979
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    CGMs

    I have the Animas Vibe pump & use Dexcom G4 with it (self funded). I've been keeping each sensor in as long as I can (apart from the first which I...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    New - 4 Days - with Sports question

    I have type 1, use a pump & enjoy cycling, am nowhere near as fit as you but do it pretty often. To give an idea of intensity, when I ride with my...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Aug 23, 2013 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Exercise and going hyper afterwards

    Hi Pipster, i get this, it's a normal physiological response. When you exercise you use muscle glycogen & glucose in the bloodfirst, lowering BG,...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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    Perfect Low Carb Bread Recipe!!

    Thanks for the tip Sam, (sorry this reply is so late) - I did put it on the quick white loaf setting so that may have been my mistake. Feeling...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jul 16, 2013 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Perfect Low Carb Bread Recipe!!

    Mine really didn't rise much at all - was very dense in the middle & kind of "wet". I did use a different type of wheat gluten though (got it from...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jul 11, 2013 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Info from US conference re accuracy of CGM http://www.diabetesdaily.com/voices/201 ... reatments/ Says Dexcom are best with readings on average...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Lentils and beans?

    I count carbs in lentils & beans, for sure. I was taught not to count carbs in veg apart from beans, sweetcorn, root veg & tomatoes, which can...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Which do u prefer

    I have the Animas Vibe & love it - had the Animas 2020 before that for 4years & after trying the Medtronic Veo for 2weeks decided to stick with...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Tassimo Coffee Pod Machine Warning

    Is 4.8 the total carb content of a 275ml latte/cappucino? If so, that's actually really low! Check out the nutritional info on the Costa Coffee...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    GP uses low carb diet with 13 patients -amazed!

    Current GMC guidance is that if a doctor is going to comment on medical matters on the Internet AND identify themselves as a doctor, then they...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Purchasing a CGM

    Sorry, realised didn't answer all your questions! I discussed buying the CGM at my pump clinic appt & the consultant liaised with the pump DSN &...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Purchasing a CGM

    Hi mushypeabrain - yes, the Animas local rep gave me 2 sensors on a free trial which lasted me for a month, and I decided to buy it after that -...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Hi Engineer88, I'm sorry this reply is pretty late, I don't come on here that often & was also trying to let the dust settle wrt the alternative...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Purchasing a CGM

    I got an Animas Vibe pump a month ago (my 2nd Animas pump) & then bought the CGM starter kit for £500 which is the transmitter & 4 sensors. The...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Jun 1, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    I've just been on the Animas Sport & exercise weekend & it was great & I've learned lots! A consultant called Dr Ian Gallen presented tons of...
    Post by: VickiT11979, May 14, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Medtronic Veo Vs Animas Vibe

    My insulin requirements reduced quite a lot when I started on the pump - I'm on 2/3 what I used to be on before, and I think this is true for most...
    Post by: VickiT11979, May 3, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Very low carb diet and BG levels

    Shame I won't get to meet you Lisa - I'm off to Loughborough next week for the Sports Weekend. I'd love to actually be able to meet up & talk to...
    Post by: VickiT11979, May 3, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Long term travel and getting supplies?

    The NHS will supply enough of your regular meds to last up to 3months if you're going abroad - after that you have to either see a Dr & get...
    Post by: VickiT11979, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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