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Don't forget the vast majority of diabetics don't have type 1. Type 2 has a different aetiology (cause/mechanism), so a cure for type 1 is unlikely to cure type 2s or reduce their need for medication etc.

That's good news, Dragonflye. Oh great, didn't see skins mentioned on their website.

Actually this morning I nearly forgot to take it off for my shower! Had worn it in a soft moneybelt overnight which was so much more comfortable than clipped to my PJs, so I forgot it was there. Didn't need to find somewhere to put it while undressing for my shower either, so it was nearly too...

Thanks for clarifying, some food for thought there. The Ebay link didn't work, I did find some alcohol-free Sterowipes on ebay but more expensive. There was some chlorhexidine skin wash, 500ml if that would last ages. I'll speak to the other nurse when she's back from holiday and google...

Thanks iHs and Jopar I'll leave it under my clothes in the bathroom then. The Veo's theoretically OK submerged for up to 30 mins, but nothing said about humidity levels. I'll keep the set cap in the bathroom or my bedside drawer, to avoid the cats chasing it around the floor. Leaving the...

Had my first shower while using the loan pump today. I disconnected, but left the pump running as instructed. When they say remove the pump, is it OK to keep it in the bathroom, or should I put it in another room to avoid high humidity? My bathroom doesn't get too much condensation as...

Started pumping saline yesterday. The nurse didn't mention cleaning the 'target area' before inserting the set, though everything I've read suggests cleaning with an alcohol wipe first. What do they mean by an alcohol wipe anyway - do you get them on prescription, buy them from the chemist...

To be really 'girlie' for a minute - how did you get the pink skin? Was it from Bayer or somewhere else? I'm disappointed to find the basic Contour is available in purple (to match my Veo) but not the Link model, I wonder if I could get a purple skin instead? Hope your site's settling down...

Got hooked up to the loan pump (complete with 'jelly beans' skin!) yesterday, with a Silhouette angled soft set. They were only going to provide one set, to pump saline for 3 days then stop and just practice setting basal rates etc. Luckily I accidentally dropped the little cover (to put back...

Can't find anything in the manual about it how often basal be given at the minimum hourly rate. My dose won't be that small anyway, so I won't worry about it. Nevertheless, adjusting by 1/40th of a unit (0.025) is tiny compared to injections.

:!: :!: :!: I've heard of GP's not caring about complications because hospital treatment doesn't come out of theGP's budget, but that's rather extreme!

That's what I thought. That's the mimimum basal rate per hour, given every 3 mins (20 times per hour), so if we're right divide by 20 and that's 0.00125 units every 3 mins.... that x 800 is 1, so it's one 800th of a unit. 100 units = 1ml, so thats potentially a dose of one 80,000th of a ml...

Thanks ebony They originally said I could go straight to pumping insulin if I wanted. Partly I'd like the security of a dummy run - last time I changed insulin, I needed only half the dose they estimated, which makes me cautious. This way I'll get used to basic tasks like boluses without my...

A shop nearby that's closing down is almost giving away kids socks. I want to get some to put my pump in when I wear a nightie. Haven't got my pump yet and knowing my luck the shop'll be closed down by the time I get it. Does anyone know what size socks are best for a small Medtronic Veo...

Me too! It's bound to be strange injecting with the pump on as well. Just have to take my time over things and be methodical, I guess.

Also from the same source, ladies' jersey shorts with pockets, in grey, navy or coral at £3.99, they look suitable for sleeping with a pump. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_22257.htm

Spotted this in the Lidl flyer, in UK stores on Monday 11 July. "3-Bottle Jogging Belt £3.99 Designed to help keep water within arm’s reach Hook and loop adjustable belt With zip-up pouch for valuables Includes 3 x 100ml bottles" Designed for 3 x water bottles, no sizes given but as its...

Don't get caught out by 'low fat' yoghurts, they're usually very high in sugar. Go for the very low fat or virtually fat free ones, such as Muller light, Weight Watchers, Shape or Irish ones. If you fancy banana custard but don't want that many carbs, Muller banana custard yoghurt is a...

I generally wash my hands before testing, if I can. Out and about I use alcohol gel, but that's usually after shopping when I've been touching food and goodness knows what else. I've tried using alcohol gel, testing, then washing and testing again, with no significant difference in the...