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I have an Omnipod on the NHS. Got it in August. It was the only one I would consider (after being told for nearly 10 years by my diabetic team that a pump was the only way forward), as I wanted to be able to hide it under clothing so no one could see it and ask me questions! It's great from that...

Sorry, only just seen all this! Thanks again for all your responses.... Now I know I can order right-away, I'm going to have a serious think about how I will fund it before I do... Thanks anyway though!

Thanks again everyone for all your insights. I've decided to purchase one and use it ad hoc when I want to know what's going on. Since there is a wait for it anyway, I've decided to stick my name down - that gives me a bit more thinking time too! Does anyone know how long you have after...

I don't want anyone to see it and ask me questions - I'm very private about my diabetes. I was only persuaded to have a pump when I realised you could get one without tubing (the Omnipod) and therefore hide it under clothing. No one has ever noticed it! I think if I were to invest in the Libre...

OK, thanks!

Thanks! So, if I don't use the sensor with an app (how does this work anyway..?), will it last longer? Sorry, I know this is probably a very stupid question...

Thanks everyone for your responses. It's prohibitively expensive, and like you Hirstygirl, I'm not sure it'll be worth it.... I know Abbott says it should be worn on the arms, but can it be worn elsewhere 'off label', as it were? If not, I just don't think I could deal with it on my arm... And...

Hi all.. I'm T1 and have been on a pump (Omnipod) since August 2015. My Dietitian has suggested I look into getting the Freestyle Libre, but hasn't actually told me anything about it... Having had a google and search on here, I'm not much the wiser, so was wondering if anyone might be able to...

I'm also coeliac - diagnosed in 2014 (long after T1 in 1997) but, with hindsight, had it about 4-5 years beforehand. The first few weeks following diagnosis are a little tricky getting your head around what's GF and what's not (be aware sauces, marmite etc, and things that say they're wheat-free...

I've travelled extensively through South America (although not been to India or Uganda), and I've also travelled a lot in Eastern Europe...and I can honestly say that it was fine; T1 shouldn't stop you doing these things, but you just have to be a bit more organised! I totally understand that...

No problem. The thing that I've learnt with T1 is that things sometimes happen for no rhyme or reason. An HbA1c of 7.3% is still really good. I honestly have never had one below 7.6%; I've had T1 for 18 years, and I have no complications except a bit of background retinopathy that's usual for...

Hi! I've got the exact same problem... Been on the Omnipod since August but latest HbA1c is 7.6% (albeit down from 8.4% pre-pump, and 7.6% is the best I've ever had!) which doesn't correspond with the 90-day average BG, which is 7.8, 60-day is 7.6, and 30-day is 7.4, and I test on average 15...

Thanks for the advice. I've got another meter so will compare BGs results with that over the next few days and see what emerges... Overnights are fine for me at the moment - I seem to be about 5-6 all night (but I only test if I wake up - not going to get into this setting alarms over night to...

Don't worry - it took me ages to sort out how different types of carbs affect me at different times of day - and then just when you think it's all sorted, it all changes again! My IC ratio in the evening if 6g:1u, so you may end up being quite similar if you have found you go high in the...

Thanks for this. Never heard of it before, but I really think this might explain it. What I'm wondering is how it affects me overall - does it higher my risk of complications..? (Sorry, I know you said not to ask you about it, but if not, was semi-hoping someone else might be able to help...?)

That's really funny - my HbA1c before starting my pump was 8.4% too! But strange that your current HbA1c is 7.6% despite having slightly higher average BGs to mine... I'm starting to think I'm a 'high glycator' (never herd of it before) but can't find out much about it... I test a lot after...

Thanks for your thoughts, but that's my point - my HbA1c does not correlate with my meter averages. An HbA1c of 7.6% equates to an average BG of 9.5 (here's the converter I used: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-to-blood-sugar-level-converter.html)....

Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but just wondered if I might be able to pick your brains about something... I'm type 1 (for 18 years), and started using a pump in July this year. I've just had my first HbA1c done since changing to a pump and it's 7.6%. I was just wondering how reliable this...