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I thought I would need insoles specifically for Metatarsalgia (Sorry not sure of spelling) as I've been having pain on the ball of my feet, on moving but also when in bed. Nothing so simple. The podiatrist is sending me for xrays and seems to think it's a diabetes related problem. He stood me...

I had a hypo before surgery the nurse gave me a small carton of Apple juice about an hour before. I think running a bit high is best the evening before and if you hypo sugar cubes, but let them know before anaesthetic. Good luck with surgery.

I have a pump so the only way to see if the pump is working ok is to test. I used to test 5-6 times a day but, thankfully now have a libre so only test when result is high, for ketones.

Yes it is cut bread that has the values. I'm still confused though. The information says each slice is 20g carbs. So do I input 20g into the libre information or do I have to do some working out? What about for things like mashed potato? In other words foods that don't tell you the carbs...

Whereabouts in France? How do you find the French medical care especially around diabetes? As others have asked please let us know about the French health system and about your experience of diabetes. There is also a current thread entitled 'Omnipod Issues' to which you may be able to give...

I am lucky to get this on our Social Security system in France. I think it's brilliant but it's a pity more people in UK aren't given the same options. I did sign a petition a little while back for UK diabetics to get it. In the long run, doesn't it work out cheaper than sticks and machines...

I started off pumping with a Medtronic veo. It was great and had no problems. I switched to an omnipod and that is good too, no cables or wires to worry about. Great for summer with swimming etc . I have found my skin seems quite allergic to the pod. It's ok on my arm but leaves a lot of...

I'm really happy to use the libre. I started using about 2 months ago and now do so many glucose readings it's not funny! Through the night it's very useful. One question I have is hope do you input the carbs in? If I weigh my 2 slices of bread which reads 47g, does the input need to read 47g...

I think it's brilliant not having to finger prick all the time. It's very useful for nightime readings without the hassle of getting a stick in the machine and finger testing. I no longer have to write down readings as the libre has it for 3 months. I'm lucky that our French social security...

Hello to all I'm a new forum member. I've had type 1 for 49 years. I moved to France 15 years ago with OH and daughter who was 8 years old at the time. I have 2 children living in the UK and 3 grandchildren . Currently I use an omnipod pump and have recently started to use a freestyle libre.

Thank you for your help. I phoned them and was told that there is only one language which is normally the language for the country who supplies the Omnipod.

Hi all pumpers This is my first post. Ive been a type 1 diabetic for 48 years. Only started with a medronic veo pump 5 years ago, which has given me brilliant blood glucose, from over 9 to 6.6 HB1C.. I'm about to change to an omnipod, and would like to know if it is possible to change the...