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Yes you are stuck with it once you have it - you can only change when the warranty runs out which is around 3-4 years. I use the t-slim have tubing and have only caught it once tearing it out in 4 years, I wear it in a pump belt so tubing get's tucked away, personally I don't have any issue...

@Hitch52 They are all pretty similar and do the same job, there's slight nuances between all, tubed or pod being the main one. Do your research on youtube and instagram - look at how others use the systems that will give you a good idea how they look and they can be worn and where.

Hello Mark - well done on entering a Triathlon. I am guessing you mean fuelling in regards to products ? That's really trial and error and also relates to what speed your BG levels are moving at. I run alot so fuelling for runs means using Hilltop honey (Amazon) for dropping BG levels and if...

Hi @Bobby105 Is this using a sensor to monitor readings ? How low are you going and what readings are you getting ? CGM's can give false lows so any low readings at night should be cross checked against a BG meter for accuracy, also go by how you feel in the morning, if you feel groggy then...

It depends on the level of exertion on the run, a gentle run will drop me, a fast run will raise me, as mentioned above it's about the stress hormones released during exercise which we need to get our muscles optimised for the duration that affects our BG levels. Another runner once told me that...

Check injection sites as insulin can pool under the skin and this in itself can cause issues along with insulin stacking, yes as others have said the G6 is a great system but cannot detect lows when more active as the system has a lag so always carry a BG meter as back up, also use intuition, we...

Sorry to hear about her experiences, it's safe to say that it's common amongst us, I can only describe my worst hypos as near death experiences so it's absolutely understandable how her fear has manifested itself. How does she manage her t1d, insulin delivery and what sensor ? How are her...

Hello @jimmyt1988 I haven't had a similar experience, however living with t1d I have learned can be hard when faced with other life pressures, A good friend here in the forum once described it to me as living with a cup that is almost running over, so add other life pressures to the cup and...

Hello @Rita16 Do your research before you visit the premises - find out what food options they have and work this into your plan prior to visiting, it takes the stress out of decisions at the time of visiting and puts you in control of managing your t1d. Yes there is no real accuracy around...

I've had tendonitis in both shoulders and a thumb all at separate times, which was all treated with a steroid injection and am ok now with no pain, I believe it goes hand in hand with t1d - I now exercise quite a lot including weights and haven't had any incidences since so believe exercise can...

It's not a new thing IMO, I was 38 and had gestational diabetes which went when my daughter was born, then came on suddenly 3 years later as t1d, I don't think there's any relationship with age and t1d as hear of folk in their 60's who are diagnosed - as it's autoimmune it can strike anyone at...

Hi @jrose444 No not all t1d's get it and it can come and go, i've had it in the past but don't get it now so we are all different, I second Ellie's advice about speaking to your Diabetes team to get advice, if you have a pump you can adjust your basal profile to combat DP, also I have found...

Yoga is a brilliant way to relax and calm the mind, pick the right class though, dynamic yoga sends me low but a relaxing slow yoga class keeps me in range. Taking the correct amount of insulin is also a difficult one to pin down, when you factor hormones, heat, illness, time of day, food etc...

Hello @AdamMo95 It's easy to get attached to CGM's and obsess over numbers, sounds like it's time to step back mentally as this is wiping you out. NICE guidelines indicate 70% for TIR, just keep that in mind and try to focus on this instead of being in the green all the time, the odd high is...

Hi Steve, unfortunately due to a lack of funds this is the same situation in many areas, that combined with the pecking order can make it incredibly hard for some t1d's to get access to a pump, it's best to get advice from your DSN on this and see what suggestions they have with alternative...

I suspect it's more to do with the fact that funding has dried up and they don't have the funds to deliver the kit needed. I doubt PALS is going to be of much use to you, it's only when they get their next round of funding that they can be help - the best way forward is to keep liaising with...

Tbh the market is so saturated with supplements that they are always looking for the next big thing to sell.. I take a few supplements myself but more to do with being peri menopause and hormone related, I think it all starts with a good diet, exercise and genetics !

AH ok quick Google and i've found: Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Looks pretty harmless, I take a few supplements but never heard of this one before, did a quick google and doesn't seem to have much coverage with existing type 1 however one article seemed to suggest it would help if there was a...

Hi there - what's NMN ?

Hi there I am also a Ljumjev user - about a year now, I haven't gained weight with the insulin and you shouldn't do unless your ratios have changed, in theory it should help you lose weight as your control is tightened up and so less likely to use corrections for highs. What age are you ...