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mines from roche for the spirit pump, called the tenderlink. You just stick it in but at 45 degs then pull out the needle and it leaves behind the inserted teflon tube. You then peel off the 2 backings parts and stick it down on your skin. Pretty easy. Think must've put one in too shallow...

OK I will question it again today - back this morning to go onto insulin. Not that happy cos they couldnt get novorapid in vials so having to go back on humalog but had some bad experiences on that previously, like blood sugars dropping like a brick very soon after injecting - for me it was too...

Addy Do you put it in stop mode if you take it off for a while, like swimming?? The SDN said to leave it running which suprised me! If left it running while in the shower today, by time id finished I had to reprime it cos of air in the tube and cartridge. If I have to do this each time I...

Thursday Fitting day! Bit apprehensive to say the least! Even forgot to pick the appointment card up before leaving home so had no idea where it was at the hospital. Found it in the end with some help from staff! Two others also attending today for their fitting. Started at 10, finished at...

how did you get on with it at night?? I'm quite a fidget and tend to lay on side/front! guess that will have to change!! Thats really the only thing I'm worrying about! The spirits now come with what they call a 180 day spare, although it looks identical (apart from having a white skin)...

Well my spirit pumps have arrived - wow what a big box! OMG 200 manual! Now I'm anxious!! Fitting with water for a week starts thursday! Week later its the real thing. Reason I chose this pump is simply that you get 2 pumps. If one fails, at least another is available! For anyone...

This is unfortunately pretty common! Check first using the test solution for your meters, then carry out the test!!!! What does my head in with these manufacturers is their after care support! I have one of the One Touch Ultra smart machines which you are supposed to link up to your PC...

Hmmm that sounds like a plan - I may even run to the surgery just to bring a hypo on lol! Good tip about Fri pm Marty - I'll remember that!

I have a torrid time with my doc. Test Strips - ask for 200 (a months supply if I'm lucky), he gives me 100. Ring to have a chat - 'he's too busy'...! So book an 'urgent' appointment to see him. He's not happy but I need to make a point cos he doesnt have a clue! He then asks if I...

when you exercise your body will provide itself with glucose. this will raise BG levels somewhat temporarily. I tend to be high for about 3 to 4 hours then it plummets and I'll need to eat something as my muscles have taken all the available glucose for munchies.

Beth, You werent on the same meeting as me on 29th were you at gwh?! Insulin pumpers doesnt look very active and up to date! Paul

Thanks for that. On Thursday I had my meeting with my SDN and roche came along with their Accu Chek pumps followed by Medtronic with their Paradigm pumps. The ok has been given for my SDN to apply to the PCT for funding - just need to choose a pump. Anyone with experience of these - any pros...

at least we dont have to experience 'text talk' on here - abbreviated and shortened etc!!! There' be a few words there spamed! lol

haha that'll be why then!!! Sorry its too early for me!!

thanks addy much appreciated. Anyone else with good/bad experiences?

why is it changing l o c u m to lospam?!!!!!!!!!!??

lospam is supposed to say lospam!!!! Ooops

Sarah, I totally agree with you. Having had type 1 for over 30 yrs myself, and now having complications as retinopathy, I also think the support from the NHS is lacking. However - and this was more aimd at newbies rather than the comments you made, many new diagnosed diabetics come on here...

...you also have a chance of beng led down the garden path or along another dangerous route! Be advised - the web has information on what has worked for others - may not work for you and certain meds may work against others....thats why docs are paid so much!!! They know this, we dont. I...

Should I though?? Heres a few of my thoughts: My control is not great and has never been. HBA1C usually between 8-13. The 8 score is rubbish as its an average of bouncing - thats all! I have retinopathy and thats my biggest concern now. I like the ideas behind the pump but have the...