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Hi Just as my example. Having filled out final paperwork in Oct for funding - was approved in Dec get my pump 5th Feb. Good luck F

If I have v low carb meals I have to count the protein in the meal and inject for 1/2 the protein as if it was carbs. F

If you've had the same pump for 9 years it may well be out of warranty already. I've been told when I get my pump I would keep it for 4 years initially. I suggest you talk to your endo team about swapping. Unfortunately the company behind animas is pulling out of pumps altogether. Sorry not to...

Thanks @Marion1102 Frances

Hi There are a couple of suggestions here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/suggestions-for-low-carb-cookbooks.131522/#post-1658049 Frances

Did it arrive??

Thanks again - am sure will be back with lots of questions!?!

If your dsn is saying it shouldn't be a problem you need to follow up with them and find out what the next steps are. There's usually forms for you to complete before they can apply for funding. I've just attended my pre Pump meeting but it did take a while to get everything in place. Good luck F

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Start date 6th Feb for me.

Thanks v much for this just the sort of practical info I was looking for! Am v excited - sounds wrong when you're talking about med. equipment. Frances

I start with Insight pump on 6 Feb so if anyone's got good pointers when starting out I'd be grateful. Please don't take this the wrong way but don't tell me about why you wouldn't have this pump! Frances

She was photographed with libre on her arm some time ago. F

There's info on medical services if moving to the UK here: https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/uk-visitors/moving-to-england/Pages/moving-to-england-from-the-eea.aspx Hospital staff include endocrinologist (doctor) diabetes specialist nurse. Freestyle libre can be ordered online...

Thank you v much for all the above F

Thanks - not sure what to ask!?!

Heard on 23rd Dec I've been approved for a pump - what a lovely Christmas pressie. Pre pump meeting on 9th Jan - Can't wait Just wanted to share cos although OH is pleased for me he doesn't really get why I'm so excited

You haven't ruined things - just a small step backwards maybe - you know you can do this so back in the saddle and off you go again x

Yes it only imports the graph - oh that there was something that melded all the devices to avoid duplication!

Spikes are where your blood sugar levels go up v steeply to above the range you're working to. If you drop to below 3.9 that is a hypo and if you're not feeling any symptoms even at 2.9 then you need to let your nurse know as not feeling hypo signals can be dangerous. Others will have more info...