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I remove the needle from the plastic and throw plastic part in normal bin, I'm never sure if the plastic is recycleable.

My GP rang to say they weren't able to prescribe it and we're writing to my DSN. I'm waiting for hospital to phone me. Thanks for your feedback.

Thank you, do you get in through your GP in Uk

Just wondering if any pump users are using Fiasp with the pump. My Diabetes Doctor mentioned this insulin as being absorbed very fast and dropping off quicker than Novorapid and Humalog. My consultant wrote to my GP to ask for it to be put on my prescription, but my doctors say they are unable...

Hi Gurley, I find if I eat pasta or rice with my meal, my BG rises a few hours after eating. I do a temp basal going to bed for 2-3 hours at 15-20% extra. Could be carbs relTed.

ExtremelyWOrried,Hi, i have had problems with sets when I use my stomach. Generally I tend to use my hips or high buttock area as it works best for me. I use the Quick sets which I find ok! I normally find if they fail it's after a day.

Thanks for your reply, I'm in the UK, my DN started by saying I could ask to have them added to my prescription, then suggested I buy them as they appear inexpensive. I couldn't remember the exact description of them,I think they are the ins you have mentioned. I'll pursue the doctor.

Hi Helen, my DN has suggested that if I purchase syringes on line, it would save me having to carry back up pen in case of pump failure. Therefore saving having to keep throwing insulin cartridges away after 1 month. Can you advise which syringes you use. I'm on the Medtronic 640g and use the...

I use the quick sets with the 640g, and insert them on my hips or thighs,

I phone the council, they collect the full ones and leave replacements. I'm on a pump so it fills up quickly. The council usually leaves a couple.

Hi, I usually spike after I've eaten pasta or rice. I set a temp basal about 2 hrs after food roughly 20% extra for a duration of 2 hours. I also use the dual bolus for some meals.

I wear my Medtronic 640 clipped on the middle part of my bra, for bed I wear a soft Lycra belt from funky Pumpers.com.

Hi, Medtronic do offer a loan, but you have to give them a lot of notice. Will try, just need to remember to take setting with me.

I had surgery for a broken arm, I left my pump on. The only thing that has occurred to me, should they X-ray during surgery.

Last year I left my hand luggage on the belt to be scanned, I was asked to remove my shoes and the pump. I was then taken off to another belt to be checked over, when I went back I couldn't find my shoes. So there I was in bare feet trying to locate my shoes, which had been put on an entirely...

I've flown lots of times since being on the pump 5 years and have had some difficult experiences, especially in the early days. I always show the letter from the hospital stating I cannot go through the body scanner. I normally disconnect and walk through. I worry that when they take the pump...

Hi Meggy96, I've been using Medtronic pumps for 5 years and find the 640g very easy to use. My DSN set it up originally and I've made minor adjustments. It is a bit bulkier than the previous pump I was using, I mostly clip mine onto the middle section of my bra. I wouldn't go back to MDI. Good luck.