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  1. Minnie45
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    Obtaining funding for a replacement pump?

    Thank you :)
    Post by: Minnie45, May 6, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Obtaining funding for a replacement pump?

    A good friend of mine is due a replacement pump as his pump is approaching it's end of warranty, I will be in the same position later this year....
    Thread by: Minnie45, May 6, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  3. Minnie45
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    Waiting list for a pump

    After 10 years of trying at my previous hospital (not very pro pump) I gave up, transferred to a new hospital who were very pro pump and within a...
    Post by: Minnie45, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  4. Minnie45
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    How long did you take off?

    Had a day's training and back to work the next day, I did test my BG quite a bit more than usual but glad I got straight back into things as that...
    Post by: Minnie45, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Airport Security

    I had a hospital letter from my pump nurse and my GP, I was all prepared for a pat down and when I was directed to the scan I immediately...
    Post by: Minnie45, Feb 10, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  6. Minnie45
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    Airport Security

    No, I refused. It was a horrible situation, 2 security staff reduced me to tears, insisting I went through the scanner and other people with my...
    Post by: Minnie45, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  7. Minnie45
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    Airport Security

    Same thing happened to me :( I understand Gatwick have since updated security staff with the option of a patdown for pump travellers.
    Post by: Minnie45, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  8. Minnie45
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    Libre Sensor Allergic Reaction

    (Just to say, obviously I am no expert and pirinase isnt suitable for everyone, I am only posting what worked for me).
    Post by: Minnie45, Jan 18, 2017 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  9. Minnie45
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    Libre Sensor Allergic Reaction

    I had terrible reactions after my 6th sensor, cavilon spray worked for a while but then that lost its effect. I read online elsewhere (sorry...
    Post by: Minnie45, Jan 18, 2017 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  10. Minnie45
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    American healthcare vs U.K. Healthcare

    I guess it depends on the insurance? My cousin lives in the US, her insurance used to cover everything, then she had a $6,000 annual deductible...
    Post by: Minnie45, Jan 6, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Pumps and airport security

    This is what I decided to do for my next trip through Gatwick, I will be travelling alone and was worried about my hand luggage being kept waiting...
    Post by: Minnie45, Jul 3, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  12. Minnie45
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    Pumps and airport security

    Be ready to stand by your pump instructions, I had a nightmare recently at Gatwick, tried to make me go through the body scanner, the guy just...
    Post by: Minnie45, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  13. Minnie45
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    any type 2's on a pump?

    Some of my T2 friends in the US are on pumps and finding it extremely beneficial, Phil here is a rarity in the UK but it just goes to show that...
    Post by: Minnie45, May 28, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  14. Minnie45
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    Can I come to your hospital please ;)
    Post by: Minnie45, May 6, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    One thing though Phil, do you have a dedicated pump nurse/co-ordinator? They're often responsible for securing and renewing funding with the CCG....
    Post by: Minnie45, May 4, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    6 months trial comming to an end

    Phil, I know it's easy to say (although I worry every time too) but try not to worry. I know things re funding are slightly different for you as...
    Post by: Minnie45, May 4, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Adult perceptions of diabetes as a child

    Interesting thread and I must admit sometimes when I read posts from parents of type 1 children, although I do understand their fear and concerns,...
    Post by: Minnie45, Apr 3, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    UPDATE

    That's fantastic :) unfortunately I'm suddenly going the other way and needing substantially more insulin, think it's possibly my body saying T1...
    Post by: Minnie45, Feb 25, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    FreeStyle Libre problems - skin reactions and inconsistent readings

    Have had awful skin reactions, cavilon worked at first but then stopped, tried everything else from compeed to special adhesive from my pump team....
    Post by: Minnie45, Jan 11, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    ILL with a cold

    Definitely temp basal increase and like has been said your pump will work your correction dose out for you, just input your BG. You may need to...
    Post by: Minnie45, Jan 1, 2016 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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