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What recommendations do you have for Christmas?

Thanks for help - appreciated.

Got quick set. Thanks for re-assurance juicy-j :)

Here's a photo: Pump is not alarming. BG levels are not rising. I might be worrying about nothing!!

I've only had my pump 26 hours :) (Medtronic 640G) I'm worried that I've got an air bubble in the tube - how will I know? Can I upload a photo on hear? Catherine

Thanks everyone!

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It's arrived! P-Day! :) :nailbiting: 2pm this afternoon I will get my pump and start the journey .... I'm gonna need support ;) Wishing you all a GREAT DAY!! See you later. Catherine

Thanks for advice

Thanks for reply

Got email late yesterday - got appointment Tuesday 2pm - to get my pump! Getting Medtronic. Trying to prepare :) Any tips re driving, walking dogs, sleeping, what does my partner need to know Feeling excited but scared too!!

Hi, I've been waiting for a pump for about two years. Just over a month ago I got funding for a pump. I had no choice of pump - have to have Medtronic. Now waiting again! :banghead: How long did you wait until you actually got the pump? Catherine :(

I'm a binge eater too, as well as suffering from depression. There's a lot of good advice from people here. For me I needed peer support as well as professional. Remember: one size doesn't fit all. Find what works for you! For me - Over-eaters Anonymous worked. I think the desire to change is...

I've had the same problem this morning. Blood sugar reading this morning 17.5. I had two slices of seeded bread toast and marmite for breakfast. Injected my correction dose: 1 unit brings it down 2 - 5 units given plus another 4 units for toast. Two hours later feeling **** :hungover: so test...

Thanks for positive feedback!

I went to FEFI - Flexible Eating Flexible Insulin - run by the diabetes clinic designed by diabetic nurses and dietitian - similar to DAFNE. We had a session each week for 4 weeks - homework given after each session. It was really helpful! Having a week between each session was great as I could...

Thanks Tim2000s - I've been on a waiting list for 3 years and no progress is being made. I'm frustrated as it's my quality of life that is affected! I have been in touch with INPUT and taking the steps they advised.

thanks Himtoo - we met at INPUT FUSION in Manchester on June 11 :)

I want to change clinics - presently at Barnet Hospital part of Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead) - but getting no where with access to pump therapy, Which clinic would you recommend in London and why? Looking forward to your recommendations. Catherine