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Hi Novowolf, had they originally said that you could have a pump? I would ask for the no decision in writing. Having DKA isn't a reason for not getting a pump in fact it gives you more evidence for getting one. When I got mine I had asked and asked for years then got the approval and start...

Ouch, looks quite sore. I find tea tree oil really good at clearing swollen angry bumps, it does sting though, also can use the antiseptic cream on it. don't put a plaster on as it needs air to heal, just make sure it's kept clean, if it still looks like that and not getting any better, you...

Thanks for your reply, I know what should be at been at this 14 years and got a good grip on it I think, just wondering what do people consider to be normal for a healthy person, eg no health problems, normal weight, active lifestyle, over 21 under 55 etc. It would be really interesting to find...

Hi Platinum, Do you pay tax on your sensors? As I only pay £186 for 4 sensors, although it may be cheaper as I'm an animas pump customer, maybe worth asking if you can get them cheaper somewhere else? On your original post, I have a similar problem although I find it really hard to put a...

Hi Julie, When I was 15 I went to see the cognetive behavioural therapist, it worked wonders for me. Everything around diabetes is negative and has negative feelings attached to it. I used this to make some more positive feelings, like rewards for testing and injecting, lifted some of the...

I've been on this forum for over a year now and I'm getting slightly confused, I would like to hear everyones opinions on what BG range a non-diabetic healthy person has? I regularly test my husband as sometimes he will excercise a lot in the cold and get hypothermia, sometimes he's really...

Hi Misty, It would seem to me that his background insulin is maybe too high (Lantus Glargine). Has he ever done any fasting blood tests? This would tell you if his background is set to the right level or not. Also people find that if this is something they do regularly (every time they see...

I just got mine from animas who my pump is from.

Hi Nic, Do you want to go down the low carb route or are you looking to just cut out things that will give huge spikes? I do what I call moderate carbing in that I eat smaller portions of high carb foods and have more of the saucy vegetable stuff instead. I also find most vegetables minus spuds...

Sad times, poor you! I think my sensor has just about had it now will take it out tonight good prompt for me to stow it safely!

yay pump love back at you!

It all depends, really on where your BG are. For example I find that If mine are within normal range, they are bang on instant. However if they are low there is a lag between your bg coming up and the reading on the dexcom which I estimate at around 15 mins. The Dexcom doesn't actually...

Hi I'm on the dexcom, It cost £500 for the transmitter and 4 sets, the receiver is my pump. If I remember correctly the receiver, transmitter and 4 sets was around £1300. 4 Sets cost £186, they last a week according to the manufacturers, however I'll have completed my 3rd week on my 1st one on...

I wouldn't see any problem in putting the receiver part through the x ray machine but if unsure check with the manufacturers. I see no problem in not putting it through the x ray and just telling them when you come to it that you don't want it to go through, they usually are ok with it as long...

Hi Ely Dave, Thanks for the heads up, Consultancy is what I would like, contaminated land or toxicity of different chemicals to the environment, etc. Stefano, Yes I'm really pleased I decided to get one, glad your enjoying yours as well, what type have you got?

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it was just on the 7th day to say set expires in 3 hours 2 hours 30 mins 10 mins 5 mins 2 mins 1 min but i maybe should have stopped the session and started a new one to give over on all the beeping. I applied for shell, BP, and others just waiting to hear about slection days etc passed the...

The sets are £186 for 4, pretty pricey if you stick to the reccomended per 1 week, but I'm on week 2 hoping to get to the end of the month, we shall see. I know how you feel with the money, bought out 1st house 3 years ago, married 18 months ago, and then I made the stupid decision to quit my...

Thank Thanks very much, as I said to Hale it costs £500 but this is only if you have the pump as the pump is the reciever part of it to buy the receiver and transmitter and 4 sets I think don't quote me on it was £1300 so a lot more expensive. I would really encorage you to try the pump as i...

Hi Hale, if you go for an animas, the dexcom with 4 sets is £500 which could last you up to 4 months, I'm a student bum at the mo after I quit my job so money is definitely tight, got mine as a combined birthday and christmas present from everyone who would of got me a present. As for getting a...