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Warranty or refund?

My pump clinic have just spoken again to Advanced Therapeutics and tell me that: "ATUK confirmed that you should have received it a few months ago...

Post by: jrussell88, Feb 24, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Warranty or refund?

Unfortunately not as far as I know. Medtronic suggested extending the warranty on my 640G, however someone would have to pay for that. My pump...

Post by: jrussell88, Feb 24, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Warranty or refund?

Just an update. My insulin pump clinic chased Advanced Therapeutics and were reassured they were dealing with it. It's now been 4 months since...

Post by: jrussell88, Feb 24, 2022 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Category C renewal for T1

That's similar to my experience. The DVLA's D4 guidance notes say a D4 is required for medical conditions every 5 years from age 45. So it looks...

Post by: jrussell88, Jan 5, 2022 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Category C renewal for T1

Thanks. Continue to drive is Section 88, UK law, however once the licence has expired it won't be valid outside the UK. I have my 2x per day BG...

Post by: jrussell88, Jan 4, 2022 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Category C renewal for T1

I'm T1 on an insulin pump, reasonably healthy and well-controlled, no complications so far thank goodness. I've held a Category C licence -...

Thread by: jrussell88, Jan 4, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Warranty or refund?

Fwiw my problem is not with AT. It's that the pump is faulty and I'd like to return it. If it were faulty consumer goods I'd be able to do that...

Post by: jrussell88, Nov 28, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Covid after vaccinations

I had to double my basal dose for about five days.

Post by: jrussell88, Nov 28, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Warranty or refund?

Thanks for your thoughts. Because it isn't pertinent to my question I didn't mention that Advanced Therapeutics offered me a loan pump. I...

Post by: jrussell88, Nov 25, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Warranty or refund?

Just had a message saying that Advanced Therapeutics have announced that the Dana i pumps are being recalled due to a Bluetooth issue: "it is...

Post by: jrussell88, Nov 24, 2021 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Warranty or refund?

In mid-April my pump clinic gave me a Dana i pump, to replace my Medtronic 640G which was some way out of warranty. The clinic offer a wide...

Thread by: jrussell88, Nov 15, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Cheapest source of Freestyle Libre 2 sensors?

I've always got them from Abbott, and had a few underperforming ones replaced and as a T1 diabetic I don't pay Vat. But I don't buy them...

Post by: jrussell88, Sep 21, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Cheapest source of Freestyle Libre 2 sensors?

I've seen a couple of posts from several years ago suggesting Superdrug Pharmacy sells Abbott's Freestyle Libre sensors at £35 ex Vat which I...

Thread by: jrussell88, Sep 21, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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DVLA licence renewal form

Thanks Ellie, unfortunately not as they say: 'You cannot use this service to: ...renew a full or provisional licence for a minibus, bus, coach or...

Post by: jrussell88, May 19, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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COVID-19 can survive on soles for up to five days

Change your shoes at the door. I quarantine post and parcels, and quarantine or wash my shopping. And my hands. Relative of a friend who is a...

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Feeling Despondent

Maybe you should talk to your GP or diabetic specialist. Your BG is running consistently high - fasting is only a short-term solution. In the...

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Feeling a bit down & fed up

Hypo / hyper... Hypo can lead to an ambulance or death quite quickly. Hyper is a bit slower, so less risky if you test. Interested in your...

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Dropping too low when cycling home

The exercise increases your insulin sensitivity for quite a while. In my case to the next day. So you'll need less insulin. You may need to...

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Tried this chocolate?.

Yes, no sugar - well just s little - and all flavour! Only drawback it's expensive but it is delicious!

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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10.9 2 hours after dinner

10.9 Lucky you. What's the problem?

Post by: jrussell88, May 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions

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