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  1. Engineer88
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    Animas Vibe replacement

    And as far as I know Tandem is only available if youre on a trial in the uk. Best bet yet again is Dana plus phone. or medshit. Plenty of...
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. Engineer88
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    closed looped system / openAPS

    Yes I'm on Android APS and @tim2000s has been or is, I'm not sure what he is using now. I adore my system and its dropped my a1c from 8.4 to 6.4...
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  3. Engineer88
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    Type 2 No pasta, rice or potato? what instead?

    Morrisons sell it frozen - much easier and les mess/washing up. also great easy quick meal :)
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. Engineer88
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    closed looped system / openAPS

    If you can speak to your hospital and cancel the 640 order. Tell them you want a Dana pump instead or accuchek combo as @DunePlodder said.
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 9, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  5. Engineer88
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    what helps you decide what pump?

    Might be worth you joining the AAPS groups on facebook as there are very few users on this site. I personally use the Dana R with a right hand...
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 7, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  6. Engineer88
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    Quick question about breakfast (shreddies)

    I'm not entirely sure its possible to have any more carbs in a bowl unless you sprinkle it with sugar.
    Post by: Engineer88, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  7. Engineer88
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    Referral to hospital

    Are they sure youre type 2?
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  8. Engineer88
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    Stupidly cheated and now feel awful!

    a mince pie has on average 40g of carbs. that's 4 slices of bread worth.
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. Engineer88
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    Do you stock pile Insulin

    I've already got some extras tucked away because I don't want to wait until after Christmas to start preparing. I would rather be prepared and...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. Engineer88
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE - Refused point blank

    If you want to self fund the easiest way is to go and get one from a chemist - they aren't on backorder and can be cheaper depending where you go....
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  11. Engineer88
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    Where do you put your cannula?

    I find using my back (love handle ish area) is amazing and really comfy.
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  12. Engineer88
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE - Refused point blank

    I cant even imagine not going to a hospital... How do you know you have any access to the most up to date research or meds? how do you find out...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  13. Engineer88
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    FREESTYLE LIBRE - Refused point blank

    Are you under the care of a hospital? Personally I don't bother turning up (or booking- I don't waste appointments) for GPs 'diabetic checks' as...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 19, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  14. Engineer88
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    Type 1 Diabetes - Rise of the Machines 2 conference - SOLD OUT

    WOW. I looked earlier and thought, I might head down to that.
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 18, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Low carb Hot lunches ideas

    Another option if you can stand a few carbs is adding half a bag of carrot and swede aunt bessies's mix to the top. I love a small portion with a...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 18, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  16. Engineer88
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    Do you try to walk daily no matter the weather?

    Buy a spaniel and youll never need to ask this question again!! Actually he is very good and maybe once a week will go, nah, you're ok thanks.
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 17, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    three auto conditions

    Try the warburtons brown paper bag bread if you can. Its the best I've found. I once found a loaf of it for 5p, I've never been so happy!!! I...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 14, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. Engineer88
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    Problem at work

    If she doesn't know how much or what she will get how is she supposed to inject? She isn't being picky, its a very normal way of dealing with...
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 14, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    three auto conditions

    Yeah its just strange that coeliacs get very little of the skin symptoms and DH sufferers get few (?) of the gut symptoms
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 14, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    three auto conditions

    Its the same treatment but very different diagnosis it seems?
    Post by: Engineer88, Dec 14, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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