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I was at the hospital today for my pre pump chat. Getting it in may. Im really really excited it sounds so good. Better control and getting rid of this dawn phenomenon rubbish. Sounds like the quality of life will be so much better. I would love to hear from any pump users, their views and tips...

This happens to me every day. I have tried everything to stop this. I am on a very high dose of levimir in the morning which is helping slightly. I have been approved for a pump to start in the summer so hopefully it may help. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Although we should probably not be doing it often and using our strips up, your blood machine does actually take a reading for the juice so possibly dont need clinistix. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ok so the injection didnt work. Away for more pills this afternoon. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have had a look at this site. Im really interested to see what she makes for you. The jewellery is beautiful. I am type 1 and i know i should have something but like you i cant find anything i like. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Well iv just been for the jag. Just need to wait and see if it works now. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was 9yrs old on holiday with my family in ibiza. The docs thought i was dehydrated so gave me litres of sugary water to drink. Well you can imagine how i felt after that! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Blood sugar is 5.9 unheard of for me at this time in the morning. Quite happy with that. Hope everyone else is good too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yeah this happens to me also. I have vodka with diet coke. When i have wine it shoots up and stays up. Think ill just stick with the voddy. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have been reading a lot recently about how ppl seem to not be getting support and advice from their diabetes team. I just wanted to say that i attend Ayr hosp and i think they are all absolutely brilliant. If they cant see me they are always on the other end of the phone for advice. Im so...

Oh dear. I know how u feel. Those things are actually quite good as u can take them iff for a shower and things. Well maybe not supposed to in some cases but i did for sleeping. When are you back home? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi. Its usually in what they call a moon boot. Its a material thing that wraps round your leg then it goes in an outer plastic bit. It can get blown up to make it tight. This is what i got. I hope you get it sorted out soon. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks all. I have spoken to doc today and i have to go on monday to see if an injection would be suitable for me. If not it will be physio. Just need to see what happens on mon but i do have to say the hot water bottle helped in the night! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks guys for all your advice. This is a great place for discussing probs. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yeah i know but its so frustrating. I have roped my friend into walking with me. I have walked briskly the best part of 30 miles this wk. Still cutting portion sizes and eating healthily. Went to hosp yest and iv lost 0.2 of a kg!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you. Im off to sort my hot water bottle!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi. Thank you so much for your comments im def going to try the hot water bottle tonight and as much as i can do with the exercises. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to comment. Good advice given. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for all your replies guys. Will see what the doc says next but now i have more info im better prepared. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks everyone. All very interesting points. I did read a wee bit about the injections u mentioned. And yep i do take metformin so maybe the B12 could help. Ill give it a go. Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Oh thats interesting. Do you think it was related to diabetes? I have to take these tablets for a month but to go back if its not helping. Ive had them for 3wks and nothing so i think ive given them a good chance will be back this wk. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App