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(I am on sensor no 7) sensor 2 came off after 2 days.. I got home from the gym and it literally hung off my arm - think the sweat affected the sticky. Sensor 4 came off after 3 days.. I was getting changed so think my top must of caught it Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Guess I was unlucky with the person who took my call then ... Although everyone on the follow up calls has said they can't send replacement until they have internal confirmation the bad sensor has been tested. I do currently have enough spare sensors but that is completely not the point. It...

This is the second replacement I have requested (previous one was sent with return packaging) when I called they asked if it was first replacement request, when I said it was the second they said they needed it back first, which I did straight away and tracked the parcel so I know they received...

They haven't sent it yet. They won't send until they have checked the faulty one (which is a different department) it's been a month now though! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have called so many times :( Last lady was very honest and said they never expected so many issues and some people just constantly claim replacements and haven't purchased any so now they're testing faulty sensors before sending the replacement.... I thought if there was that much of a...

Is anyone having delays in Abbott issuing a replacement sensor? I had one come off after 3 days and they wanted the old one back before they'd send the replacement. It's now been a month and they still won't send me the replacement as they haven't yet tested the broken one :( Sent from the...

I'm on 24 units Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I found lantus quite painful at time when injecting in my belly but I have now moved to my thighs and it's much better Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

If it doesn't become available soon I am happy for you to use my account. Your support and advice was invaluable when I first joined the forum. Good luck with the pump Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Are you waiting to buy one Noblehead? I am happy to help you if I can. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Show off :* I'll really pleased for you Emma x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes I love that bacon. I have it for lunch or a snack but guess it would be a good breakfast too Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Well done on your improved levels Emma. Can I ask what you're having for breakfast? That's the meal I find hardest on low carb Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I think when the sensor fails you get something like 'no active sensor found, activate new sensor' and you don't have the left hand option 'check glucose' Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was diagnosed end of July and got on the September course so I don't think the 6 months is set in stone - just push for it! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Kat, hypo could be due to your body still producing some insulin (honeymoon) or you could have taken too much insulin for your meal, or exercised (housework etc). I think we're the same age from your username? I'm 25 and was diagnosed in July 13. Feel free to message me if you want to chat...

Hi all, I think I'm coming down with my first cold since diagnosed (not bad for 18 months!) just wondered if you have any recommended medicines as I presume lots of the throat sweets/drinks are full of sugar? TIA Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Has anyone done all 5 on the same arm? I have and then dreamt the other night that I had to have my arm amputated because I didn't alternate! Crazy brain! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Emma, could it be a bad batch of insulin? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Elf :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App