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that does seem a bit 'number not a name' mentality, ie: you are just a number in their system! It's a shame that the course you are doing is across one week and not spread out too. The course I did was called INSIGHT and it was over 4 weeks consisting of 3 half days and 1 full day. Maybe you...

Hi all, I'm currently fitted with a CGM and I love it! I know some people on this forum have them full time and they are self funded. My simple question is this: is the cost worth it? My initial investigations are pricing it at approx £1000 for the unit itself plus £160 per month for sensors. At...

Not sure if this will help but I approached my boss with the question 'how long do I get off for a hospital visit?' and found out it was 5 hours so I then told him about the course and explained how many half days and full days and said I was prepared to take the full day as holiday if I could...

Ah, my pump does that for me! But it is handy to know to check for patterns etc. I seem to be stable now so fingers crossed for over night tests :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Good luck with it! It's odd as we train ourselves not to over bolus to avoid lows so its a weird concept ;-) hopefully we will get back to normal before long! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes, defo a good plan. I feel much better today and seem to have a handle on things, am over bolusing (almost double) and am staying around 7/8 so far, following a crazy 20.9 when I woke up! I think also that as I am usually so much more active and just haven't felt up to even walking since I...

Read the other thread, thx for the tip! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thx, I usually go low so this is a bit novel for me! I suspect I have an infection of some kind, usual 'man flu' symptoms don't seem to affect me this way :-( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi all, looking for some advice please. I've had a horrible sinus infection for the last week and I've had some horrible highs BG's to go with it. Has anyone else had problems with infections causing highs? Particularly overnight? I have checked and changed pump sets twice so I am confident it's...

Thx for that JaneC, I am keen to give the omnipod a go. My dn said that a lot of her omnipodders wear it on the back of their arms. How does it work In your calf? What about calf muscles?! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Do you have the option of the new omnipod? I am considering getting one of those when I upgrade this year. Quite like the thought of no tubing. But yes, stitching a pocket into your bra is a great idea! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ha ha! thanks, that's brilliant! :lol: :D 8)

Having type 1 diabetes is a bit like having a full time job. Which would be fine (in relative terms!) if I didn’t already have a full time job,. You know, they kind you do most week days which helps pay the bills/keep a roof over your head, etc. So, effectively, I have 2 full time jobs. And to...

do you wear your CGM every day? is that because it 'talks' to you pump?

thanks ladies, glad to hear I'm not the only one who has issues with where to wear! :lol: Have either of you tried the bra clip which hangs at the side, so under your arm? I think Roche do that one (I have a Roche pump) but I've always thought it looks a bit uncomfortable? I'm grateful for the...

Morning fellow pumpers, i'm sure this topic has been covered before, but I am interested in conducting a small survery about where people wear their pump! For the last 3 years I have worn mine tucked into my bra. I have tried some little pouches which I bought online from a US company but I...

Really feel for your daughter, I was diagnosed at age 13 and I can only imagine how distressing it must be at a younger age, for both you and her! I think you should google or ask your DN about WHY different sites are used for different insulins and times of day etc. Tummy and thighs are the...

what fab service! I have a theory about people like that when it comes to type 1 diabetes, they fall into 1 of 3 categories: 1) he had type 1 himself 2) he was related to someone or had a close friend with type 1 3) he'd been on 'duty' when someone had been hypo! Actually, I'll add a 4th...

Hi ya, situations like this say more about the small town club than you (or anyone else with type 1 diabetes for that matter!). You have absolutely been discriminated against and the sad part is, the guy who did it probably didn't even realise! It sounds like he was swept up in some 'anti drugs'...

Hi Lovely, I was your age once. I also had Type 1 too! (still have it, to be clear ;-) I have pedicures. and piercings. I do my own research, I talk to people other than Doctors and nurses and I read a lot to keep myself informed. My Mum was (and still is!) nervous about me trying anything new...