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Why pay pump insurance?

Currently using the Omnipod and paying £7.50 per month for insurance. Have had 2 issues with the PDM both have been when changing the battery......

Thread by: Postleneo, Mar 7, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Snorkeling

Thank you so much for the reply and the fantastic advice.... Ran a bit higher than normal beforehand and also gave a reduced temp basal... Worked...

Post by: Postleneo, Feb 9, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Snorkeling

Hi guys... Currently in Mauritius and have booked a days trip on a catermeran and snorkeling. Use an omnipod and just asking for any advice ie how...

Thread by: Postleneo, Feb 8, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Received the Omnipod DASH

Many thanks for the info

Post by: Postleneo, Jan 25, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Received the Omnipod DASH

Interested in the Dash when it becomes available. Just wondering how long the battery lasts following a full charge and if you are able to change...

Post by: Postleneo, Jan 19, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Omnipod basal variations

Have similar issues myself... Been on the Omnipod now for about 5 months.... As soon as I think if cracked my basal requirements ii suddenly...

Post by: Postleneo, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Diabetes Story.. what’s yours so far!

Rushed in to hospital the night before flying home to UK following a two week fabulous holiday in Disneyland Florida 5 years ago. After 2 days in...

Post by: Postleneo, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Pumping Fiasp... Unexplained highs

Thanks all for you responses and advice... Just an update... Now 4 days in of high shugs and have spoken to my diabetic nurse who has stated my...

Post by: Postleneo, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Pumping Fiasp... Unexplained highs

Hi Kim Possible... Thanks for response... One vial usually lasts about 12 days and always keep it in the fridge it's only out when I fill up the pod

Post by: Postleneo, Dec 30, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Pumping Fiasp... Unexplained highs

This has happened a few times now... Been on an insulin pump a number of years.. Previously Animas vibe and since last year the Omnipod. Found I...

Thread by: Postleneo, Dec 30, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Food plans

Once you have your basal rates, insulin sensitivity and insulin/carb ratio sorted you can really eat almost anything as long as you pre bolus...

Post by: Postleneo, Dec 27, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Mr. booze and T1

For me drinking beer or lager will inject for the 1st pint and try and wait 5 to ten mins... Then inject for 2nd when I start drinking the first...

Post by: Postleneo, Dec 16, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What do you wish someone had told you when you were first diagnosed?

I wish the consultant told me about carb counting rather than tak 6 units of insulin before every meal.... Would have save me a lot ov very severe...

Post by: Postleneo, Dec 8, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Libre sensor

Deffinately... Being able to see trends.... Catch lows before actual hypos....being able to scan multiple times a day.... Blood shrugs never been...

Post by: Postleneo, Dec 6, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Constant Low with Freestyle Libre

Ii there... I have been using the libre with the miaomiao with xdrip and have found tha algorithm used in xdrip is more in tune with my blood...

Post by: Postleneo, Nov 2, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Where in the world???

UK for me too... West Midlands not too far from Birmingham City centre

Post by: Postleneo, Oct 13, 2019 in forum: General Chat
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First holiday abroad

I always try to ensure I order diet coke etc in bottles or cans and try not to order from the dispenser in pubs etc... If they don't do coke out...

Post by: Postleneo, Sep 28, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Omnipod bolus delivery

Many thanks will try that

Post by: Postleneo, Sep 15, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Miao miao again

Hi there... I use that sticky stuff provided plus I purchased a miao miao armband which keeps the sensor and libre nicely in place. Purchased mine...

Post by: Postleneo, Sep 11, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Advice on pumps with FIASP

I use Fiasp with the omnipod.... Personally think Fiasp with the pod is the better choice of insulin due to the fact that it takes effect a bit...

Post by: Postleneo, Aug 25, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum

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