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I tried getting some from my GP but they turned around and said a downright NO :( i dont have a pump clinic, just my DSN who ive sent a text but she's on holiday :( with the fasting tests... how long do i have to fast for...? lol stupid question I know :) and i pressume I do correct for the...

I'm going to speak to NHS Direct tonight :( however just seeing if my dad has any spare strips (we use the same although he's a t2 on insulin who thinks testing 1x a month is good for him so it wont effect his amount as he rarely gets his prescription) I can't believe how much this has upset me...

My DSN wrote to them with how many i needed when i first went on the pump, I've had issues with them regarding test strips for over a year - when i was trying for a baby it was a requirement to get my hba1c down and do lot's of testing (the same amount im doing now on pump) and then throughout...

Thank you :) I only know a little about DP and my biggest concern was if BG raises until you eat, you eat earlier but your basal is based on your sugars raising etc it would send you hypo lol I unfortunately have to put the idea of testing regular to find a pattern on hold as I don't have...

I know theres been a lot of talk about type 2's being refused test strips... I was wondering if any Type 1's had? I am NOT allowed any more test strips until september!!! My hubby has just come back from the chemist as I'm on my last day of strips (ordered strips on wednesday) and the doctor...

well people here sure are going to get annoyed with the amount of posts I put on BUT I'm very easily confused and as the only other T1 diabetic I know is my cousin who is not on a pump, she wont be able to help me!!!! OK well I've seen the recent post by Unicornz re DP and changing basal...

lol thanks patch :P regarding claim, i have considered it, however not sure I want all the hassle :) saw the doctor today who has given me a whole host of painkillers :? she was shocked that a&e hadnt bothered - she was really nice and did a full check, she had a couple of concerns but we...

well I've finally got a docs appoint today, since a&e were so useful :roll: i have appointment at my GP's - after feeling sick for a week, not full use of my right hand, headaches coming and going I just hope they take me seriously :|

Bah 3rd day in bed... did my BG and got "Hi" (noticed it dont transmit that to my pump) - i kinda figured id go and check ketones and wash my hands for a retest... i had ketones but only trace and did my bg again 32.8... so i had a correction! 45 mins later i was feeling a bit weird so tested...

Hi!!! Just been catching up with some posts!!! Cheryl commented earlier about me not getting all accessories... i would say it is essential to do research on pumps before you get 1, i must admit i didnt realise I could have chosen a different 1 before it was too late, i was just so happy to...

the incident happened next to a fire engine!!!! they wanted to turn our little car into a convertable lol my hubby (driving) was a bit of a drama queen so they called paramedics, noone asked me how i was doing BUT i had to make sure my 2 babies (3yr old and 8 month old) who were in back of the...

Sorry, just wanted a rant!!!!! Being feeling sick since Friday :( it wouldnt bother me if my sugars were running high, but every now and again they have dropped and forcing myself to have dextros tabs really is hard work :roll: Some stupid woman drove into the back of my car on thursday...

Yeah i did speak to them and apparently most people don't want the remotes so they don't bother giving them out, and they dont usually bother with the BG machines and other bits that come with the pump either because "we forget"

Well it's official I hate my hospital and DSN!!!! lol i WILL calm down eventually!!!! was sat here at work thinking, i would really like a remote for my pump... so called medtronic to see how much it would set me back... only to find out that they sent a remote, along with all sorts of other...

I went onto the pump about 6 weeks ago, even though my last hba1c was 6.7, I had waht my DSN dubbed "life distrupting diabetes" ie my hubby was suffering from lack of sleep due to having bad hypo's during the night about 1x a week... in the 6 weeks i have had 2 :D i was however lucky and have...

Bah i was deluding myself :( first 18 hours fine no pain!!! since last night it's back to how it was before and killing me, so looks like it's back to my side :(

I was advised to change before a meal, preferably breakfast but lunch would be OK too :) also like phoenix atm I only take a very small amount per hour so would take an age to trigger the non delivery alarm :) (and had a LOT of issues in the first 2 weeks with the non delivery alarm)

Well after yesterday's fiasco with lots of blood (and YES i mean lots) and low blood sugars... I actually tried putting the cannula in my tummy again and so far it's not hurting me!!!!! plus my sugars have stabalised :)

I ended up with a disney princess plaster on my bum!!! again something I think I may have read here but not sure... I have had low sugars since about 4 hours after putting in the new set... i think it's time to change my infusion site

Wow - i am so glad I do not have a fear of blood!!!! Put in my cannula earlier and first time ever it bled when inserting it!!! i'm pressuming this aint a problem as my sugars seem to be ok, but i will keep an eye on how... however... I'm sure i've been told / read this but is it normal to...