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:oops: :oops: Been on the pump now for a week, I am getting quite big spikes in my BG's about 1 - 3 hours after breakfast typically goes from 5-6 up to 16- 17 but does eventually go down. I normally have porridge but tried Weetabix as it has much lower carbs, but still got the same spike. Is...

I think you lose about 11 units, removing bubbles :shock:

Accu Chek Compact plus, simply beacause everything is built in and with the job I do it is just convinient, if a bit bulky..thinking about the new Accu-Chek Mobile, but a bit pricey.....£50 :shock:

Weird, I had the same today, checked the cartridge several times all ok. Then about 4 hours later a big bubble, which I had to prime out.. :( Gary

Thanks Jopar, I managed another 6 hour fasting from 6:30 to 13:30 blood levels were at a steadyish 9.5. my current basal rate is 0.750.. I am just keen to tweak to get the level a bit lower. I had a 70 g carb meal at 13:35 my pre level was 7.2 but 2 hours later it was 14.4 which is a bit steep Gary

I did a fasting last night from 00:00 to 06:30, i had a slight peak at 4-5 should I adjust for this. My readings were a steady 9.2- 8.9. Also is it ok to carry on fasting until 13:30 therefore doing 2 back to back :? Gary

Many thanks... :D

Well I am now a fully fledged Pumper, started with Novorapid yesterday. I am having high peaks 2 hours after meals but it drops quickly after this, is this normal or should I just let it settle for a week or so :)

I have been reliant on driving etc since diagnosed as most of us are.. The rules are as I have been told by tthe Insurers governing body. If the DVLA have issued you with a Licence then you are FIT to drive and are no greater risk than anybody else......If anything I think less as we tend to...

No. if you have a licence then you have a licence...if they charge more go somewhere else Gary

Yeah ,thats what I did.....Boots would NOT order it without prescription :?: ...ASDA did, they ordered it at 10:00, I picked it up at 17:00 :D With a prescription picked up from the Doctors at 16:30.. Thanks Gary

Lovely, i will do that, I am finding it really painful to remove the cannula plaster. I have now picked up the barrier spray from ASDA Pharmacy, just giving them a pat on the back as they were really helpful unlike BOOTS :evil:

Cheers I will pick up some spray and see how that helps. I am still trying different cannulas.....just stuck in a metal one :shock: Gary

Hi, just started on the pump - Saline this week. I have changed cannula twice and am getting red patches on the skin where the cannula is stuck down. It is also ripping my little belly haors off..... Should I shave or not :oops: Gary

Yes I had one fitted about 18 months ago as my levels were very erratic. I have now started on Pump :) Gary

First day at work today with the pump, I am absolutely paranoid about losing it... :( Gary

Good Luck with everything . Gary

Thankyou kind people, just banging my head against a brick wall with the House insurance...... "What's an Insulin pump" :?: Gary

Well I am now all connected, Saline for this week.. It is a lot to take in but I am impressed with my Diabetes team and Animas Rep :D I only started the whole pump thing rolling in January so they have been very efficient. I hope it doesn't get in the way at work as I am a Mechanical Engineer...

Been Lurking for a bit... :D Thought it best to join in, I have been type 1 for 13 years and am going onto a pump on Monday. I will probably have a few questions for you all so Thanks in advance