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  1. Sweetheart66
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    Medtronic 640g - 4 failed pumps

    The ring and black casing have broken off on my 640g, it literally just crumbled when I was replacing the reservoir. Apparently this is a known...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  2. Sweetheart66
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Have you spoken to Occupational health and your union?
    Post by: Sweetheart66, May 22, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Sweetheart66
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Talk to your GP if you are not well enough because the NHS expects you to hit the ground running [emoji22]
    Post by: Sweetheart66, May 22, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  4. Sweetheart66
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Has your orthopaedic surgeon signed you off as fit for work? Was it a full or partial knee replacement? Hope surgery went well and function of the...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, May 22, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  5. Sweetheart66
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    Anyone still working or been called back to work recently?

    Do you have copies of medical letters you could share with your GP surgery or names of hospitals and doctors you have seen? Propranolol 40mg is...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, May 22, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  6. Sweetheart66
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    Agghh Dreaded Keytones

    I have had a bent cannula and one where the tubing broke off the cannula in the night but my blood sugar only went to 11 or 12 . I didn't actually...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Dec 1, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. Sweetheart66
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    Needle port problems

    I've had 3 bent cannulas and telephoned Medtronic. I was told it might be the skin was tough from lipoatrophy, or it could have been my technique....
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Nov 29, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  8. Sweetheart66
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    Novorapid and Lantas??

    I use Novorapid in my pump with no problems.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Nov 25, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. Sweetheart66
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    Pump (and Life) Upgrade

    You could put on a temp basal while exercising. I lower mine to 50% when I'm at work.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 29, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  10. Sweetheart66
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    43 thanks to the Medtronic 640g and lots of finger pricking!
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 27, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. Sweetheart66
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    Theresa May Misleading People Regarding Glucose Monitor

    I think MPs should be expected to use the NHS so that they understand what the public have to go through! They are public servants after all !!...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 21, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. Sweetheart66
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    Theresa May Misleading People Regarding Glucose Monitor

    Funny how the magic money tree blooms whem Mrs May needs to pay someone off but not enough paid into NHS!
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 20, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. Sweetheart66
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    DAPHNE

    I did a variation of the DAFNE course for my area. It was 2 days and very helpful. I asked to be referred to Addenbrookes and was put on a pump. I...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 16, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. Sweetheart66
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    Medtronic 640g

    I have the Medtronic 640g and love it. It's the only pump I have had though. The reservoirs are 1.8ml or 3 ml so if you use a lot of insulin its a...
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Oct 13, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  15. Sweetheart66
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    Accu-chek Solo Tubeless Patch Pump

    http://www.diabettech.com/patch-pump/the-roche-accu-chek-solo-micropump-so-just-what-is-it/?cn-reloaded=1
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Sep 14, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  16. Sweetheart66
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    Insight Pump - Reliability

    I'm happy with my Medtronic 640g. I have had it 1 year.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Sep 8, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  17. Sweetheart66
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    Medtronic Reservoir Lubrication

    No I haven't seen this with my reservoirs. I would contact customer helpline or email them.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Sep 8, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  18. Sweetheart66
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    Pump (and Life) Upgrade

    Have you ever tried the Quicksets?
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  19. Sweetheart66
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    Medtronic Enlite

    Pretty expensive then.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Aug 30, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  20. Sweetheart66
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    Medtronic Enlite

    Those in the USA that used the 630g were given a free upgrade even when it wasn't due with their insurance so fingers crossed.
    Post by: Sweetheart66, Aug 29, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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