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My pump is clipped to my bra, I also use shorter length. When I go to loo I don't have to do anything with pump. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Apparently the meter for the accu-chek combo shouldn't go thru the X-ray conveyer thingamy, am I right? Do you have to carry it instead anyone know? (I flew last nov, walked thru the metal detector wearing pump, but my meter was in handbag and went thru X-ray, but my mum, who got her pump yest...

Carby snack before bed? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sure carbs & cals does one? I'm looking for a good one that comes recommended too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Icheesright...how have things been today? My mum has been around 10-12's today, she has corrected but still double figs. She's happy to keep recording & adjust basal in couple of days. Ihs...your meter, what a pain! I've had mine since aug and its never been a prob, always turns on and only had...

This is my 5th week on em too, didnt notice any change in first few weeks, but was plagued by hypos last wk/wk before (so...weeks 3/4) and I put it down to the warmer weather, but it could well have been the ssri's! Love this forum, I just thought it was a strange blip, but makes more sense now...

Hi...I went on accu-chek combo in August, I posted on here about high numbers at first, remember they start you off safely and it's often not enough insulin. It may be that you need more basal, but you should record your readings for a bit before making any adjustments. Were you advised to set...

Oops, silly phone sent twice! And...don't forget, being female you have the added factor of crazy female hormones! They do odd things! You say the pill affected you and you stopped taking...same here. I haven't needed the pill since the beginning of my relationship (a long time ago! And a...

Oops, silly phone sent twice! And...don't forget, being female you have the added factor of crazy female hormones! They do odd things! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ummm, no not really. My 'dysfunction' is more anxiousness. Worry and stress contributed, but wouldn't ever have said I'm particularly depressed...until the last couple of episodes of anxiety, where it did push me down because I couldn't see a way to be free of the utter despair it causes when...

Ummm, no not really. My 'dysfunction' is more anxiousness. Worry and stress contributed, but wouldn't ever have said I'm particularly depressed...until the last couple of episodes of anxiety, where it did push me down because I couldn't see a way to be free of the utter despair it causes when...

Same stuff & same dose I'm on, prepare yourself for the tiredness! (Doesn't last) Really glad doc listened, good job you had your mum there for support. I am still cynical, but honestly do feel so much more able to cope after a few weeks on them. So pleased you've got a way forward x Sent...

Thank you for your opinions, which I completely agree with. She has come away attached to the pump and is full of the joys of spring after her first bolus for lunch (while at the hosp) was half the amount of insulin she'd usually have had, and a few hours after her bgl was 8.4, so she's well &...

I am absolutely elated, this is why... I developed background retinopathy in 2010 after pregnancy. I was told (and read on here) that it could improve/reverse/disappear with good bg levels. But didnt quite believe it! I had my eye screening today (my 3 yr old was highly disappointed when there...

Faith* How did you get on at the docs?? Hope they were helpful and you've got an action plan x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

What would you do... My mum has been t1 almost 39 years, after seeing my success with the pump she asked about getting one. because she isnt able to achieve an hba1c in range she qualified for one. Her control is fairly erratic, she uses v high doses of insulin (120 total units a day), so...

How interesting! And odd. I was tested for b12& folate (b12 & something anyway..) the other day. Presuming it isn't low or my surgery wouldve called (mind you, presume nothing!) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

To answer your q, yep I think the first couple of weeks didnt feel different (just completely wiped out & knackered at night! But this was lovely, to actually want to sleep & be able to was lush!) after 2-3 weeks felt a cloud lifting and this weekend and today (week 5) is the best I've felt in...

Job wise...my brother just resigned and left his job as a primary school teacher. He deliberated over the decision for such a long time, he felt like a failure, but also couldn't continue at the same level, his mental and physical health was declining at a steady rate. He finally quit and his...

Pah, didnt gym! (Had a lovely day faffing around cooking & doin washing instead!!!) but...had a huge long walk instead, didnt think walking required a reduced bolus with lunch, so just reduced basal to 60%, but ended up hypo! Going to read the chapter on exercise in 'pumping insulin' book so I'm...