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  1. Gizmo123
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    Where do you wear your insulin pump

    I wear mine clipped to waist band or sometimes front or side of bra. At night I let it roam free :-) and never had an issue Sent from the...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Sep 22, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    blood glucose machine reading Hi or H1

    If your bg is reading as Hi then u definitely need more insulin as its above the level your meter can read. Depending what meter it could be...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    does anyone get heavy burning legs?

    I think it sounds like neuropathy. There is a variety of medications that can help relieve the burning etc. I recommend speaking to your diabetic...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Dodgy insulin pens

    I've experienced this in the past and found the fault to be with the needle tip rather than the pen itself. Have you tried changing the needle...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Why does my Urine smell like TCP?

    I'd get checked for a uti. As for me its one of the symptoms as well as aching legs, muscles, tiredness. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 20, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Hypo after effects

    Hi I hope you feel better. I've had it where I've felt the hypo effects for a day or two after a bad one but never as long as yours. Could it be...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Child proofing my tubing

    Lol no as the hole is tiny and only thing in there is the pump. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Child proofing my tubing

    Hi when I got my pump my youngest was a baby. I use Medtronic silhouettes which insert at an angle and therefore more secure if tugged. I wear...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Feeling Ill & at the end of my tether!

    Re: Feeling Ill & at the end of my tether! As far as i know to have a CGM you also need an insulin pump as they work together, im not sure a CGM...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    type 1 diagnosed 2/8/13

    You'll be fine. You may find you put on some weight now your on insulin as you body won't be using fat/muscle for fuel due to high blood sugar....
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    coeliac/diabetes

    I'd recommend joining Coeliac uk. You get a food directory so u can make sure the foods u but are gluten free. You can also get...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Will my daughter be diabetic?

    As far as I know t1 is not hereditary but if there is a family history the risk is slightly higher but just a fraction. I've been t1 for 30+...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    I think my daughter has type 1 diabetes

    Hi I know exactly how your feeling. I've been t1 for 30+ years and my daughter did the same as yours started drinking a lot. I checked on my meter...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Meditronic Paradigm Veo Mini Med Accessories

    I hook mine in the centre of my bra or under my armpit in my bra. Feels weird and u look a bit odd rummaging around in your bra to bolus but much...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    My bloods go up for no reason!

    If u want to go on a pump you must carb count otherwise the pump won't be accurate enough. I prepare my breakfast cereal the night before. So I...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: Children & Teens
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    Diabetes of the bladder, but not blood?

    The "water" diabetes is called diabetes insipidus I don't know much about it but you could google it. Hope this helps Sent from the Diabetes...
    Post by: Gizmo123, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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