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Congratulations @Causie :) You can apply for a medal from Joslin Diabetes in the US for reaching 50 years https://www.joslin.org/research/our-research/medalist-program-study I'm currently debating whether to apply for the 25 year certificate myself (for later in the year) :D

It certainly looks interesting, but I'm wondering where you got £79 from? It says here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/amu-plus-a-truly-non-invasive-glucometer#/ that its $799, am I looking at the right thing?

Hi @JLChamberlain, welcome :) I don't have any tips on exercise I'm afraid, just wanted to say hello. Doesn't time fly when you have diabetes :hilarious:

Thanks everyone, I guess I'm just a bit confused about why I had been tested yearly previously if it's not a routine test. This hospital is one I had attended as a child/"young adult" as well and was definitely tested yearly then as they told me I had the antibodies for coeliac. I'm not...

Hello, I'm just wondering what other people's experiences with coeliac testing are. I'm pretty sure I've always been tested for coeliac disease on a yearly basis, either at the (hospital) diabetes clinic or at my GPs yearly diabetes check up, I'm not sure when it was last done as I changed...

Hello @AUTUMN1988, welcome :)

Hi @NwuyeIfy, I'm not type 2 but I would say the most important thing is to make sure to always have some quick-acting carbs nearby in case of hypos, that could be fruit juice, jelly babies, glucose tablets or something else. Also if your husband drives (and you're in the UK) then DVLA will need...

Hi @steveo4, have you tried injecting a correction dose to see if that helps? Or have you maybe got covid?

Hi @steveo4, I started my first pump in 2012 so my memory is a bit hazy, but I was on the priority list at my clinic and it took about a year before I had my training and started on my pump (the year was from being asked if I'd like to try a pump).

Creams with urea in are good for dry feet

Goodness I know that feeling. I like it when you go to the GP about something and they tell you "well the good news is it isn't because of your diabetes" and they want you to toddle off merrily as if the problem is then solved! I know with diabetes you have an increased risk of Dupuytren's...

Hi @Joe311, welcome :) I'm on my second Medtronic 640g and I like it. I know lots of people want the newest pumps available with the new features etc but I'm happy with this one and I'm very grateful for it.

Thank you, that's much appreciated :)

Yeah, I think really I need 70cm :D 60cm is just a bit too short, 110cm is excessive, at least for me, maybe if you're tall (I'm not) or if you clip your pump on your sock as I've seen some people do. That's interesting, I've always just ordered whatever length I wanted :nailbiting: but I might...

Hello, I use the Mio sets as well and got the email. I like how it said your healthcare professionals will support you with deciding which infusion set is the best alternative for you. Seems unlikely, but ok :hilarious: I'm a bit disappointed that the Advance tubing lengths are 60 or 110cm as I...

Hello @Geminigirl, Frio wallets don't keep insulin cool, they stop it getting too hot. It's not the same as putting it in the fridge. The frio website says: FRÍO® keeps temperature sensitive medicines within safe temperatures of 18-26°C (64.4-78.8°F) for a minimum of 45 hours, even in a constant...

Hello @Lrlp, welcome :) How long have you had type 1?

I have an old-style pressure cooker that hisses and generally makes a lot of noise, I tend to use it to make stock and casseroles, though have used it to cook swede too. I'm also interested in any recommendations for a new one :)

Hi @caitlin738, welcome :)

I haven't been on holiday to Dubai but I have travelled through the airport with a pump and had no problems whatsoever.