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Shielding letters and vaccines

Interesting! Maybe it's where I live that flips the algorithm. I hope you get it soon!

Post by: tigger, Feb 18, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Shielding letters and vaccines

Hi it doesn't say but apparently they simply run an algorithm. I have type 1, I'm over 40, not obese but not underweight. I suspect those factors...

Post by: tigger, Feb 18, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Shielding letters and vaccines

Hi I have type 1. I just got a shielding letter as part of the next wave. Does anyone know how to get a vaccine? What I'm hearing round here is...

Thread by: tigger, Feb 18, 2021, 30 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Insulin allergy - multiple insulins

Animal insulin is still available but you have to fight to get it. New doctors haven't even heard of it (my response to that statement was "read...

Post by: tigger, Aug 4, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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How can I get NHS to fund my pump supplies?

My funding for my pump comes straight from the hospital as do the supplies. Insulin and blood testing stuff comes from the GP. If you are under...

Post by: tigger, Jul 16, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin allergy - multiple insulins

Hi - no allergy but I've been on porcine for all my time (37 years) except for 3 years on human insulin where I lost all hypo symptoms. It's still...

Post by: tigger, Jul 16, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Hypurin porcine availability

Good news! I got a call 2 days later that the rest were coming. The pharmacist said there was a problem with one wholesaler being out of stock so...

Post by: tigger, Feb 8, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Hypurin porcine availability

For the first time ever I'm having trouble ordering this. The chemist could only get me 1 vial of 4 although 5hey could manage 2 libres. Anyone...

Thread by: tigger, Feb 5, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Where to do set change at work?

Update- i took it up through occupational health who were very sympathetic and have agrees to give a room a locking function so I'm happy with that.

Post by: tigger, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Back in the day!!!!!!!!

The sound of the autolet as it went whizzing towards your finger and having to not move it away in the few seconds... mine had blue lancets....

Post by: tigger, Jan 3, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Where to do set change at work?

Thanks but aside from the fact I prefer absorption on bottom if I'm wearing a dress it would not be a good look!!!!

Post by: tigger, Dec 9, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Where to do set change at work?

Thanks a lot. That's a great idea.

Post by: tigger, Dec 9, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Where to do set change at work?

I've had a pump for over 4 years and have just moved offices. Previously if I needed to do a change because of a bad set or it getting ripped out...

Thread by: tigger, Dec 8, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Type 1 Work issue

Write it up so you can send after and do take someone with. It's an emotional subject for most of us.

Post by: tigger, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Work issue

Unless you're being really in your face there's no reason anyone should have noticed. It sounds like they saw it once took offence and then...

Post by: tigger, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Scared of the Risks!

Just to let you know, I have been blessed with 4 children (youngest is 3) and have now had type 1 for nearly 36 years. No it isn't easy and having...

Post by: tigger, Mar 8, 2019 in forum: Pregnancy
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DIAB1 Online Form Query

Good news i got my licence back and all ok. The next day i got the letter saying they'd approved my licence and i'd receive it in the next few...

Post by: tigger, Jul 4, 2018 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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DIAB1 Online Form Query

I also just filled mine in and would be interested to find out what happens. My understanding (from a remembered thread here) was it was...

Post by: tigger, May 29, 2018 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Super bolus help

Yes basal test has been fine and I've been using libres a lot recently so can see whether I'm waiting too long and hypoing. I'll just have to...

Post by: tigger, Mar 22, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Super bolus help

I'm on a 640g. I usually wait 30 mins after bolusing before eating.

Post by: tigger, Mar 22, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum

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