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Morning Nickers I have recently started on the Medtronic 670g. You can disconnect the pump for bathing and showering. On the Medtronic website they have a waterproof bag which you could also use. I am pleased that I made the choice to go onto the pump, it has made a difference. I too was...

Morning Fairylights and Jollymon Thanks for your suggestions. I will put this to the Pump Team locally. One member of the pump team did comment previously that you should not fill reservoirs in advance of them being needed as the insulin can deteriorate. I did think that as long as they were...

I started on the above pump about 2 months ago. I have significant arthritis in my hands and this is making set changes challenging. In particular I find filling the reservoir difficult. If anyone is in a similar situation and has some suggestions I would be very pleased to hear from them. I...

I would also go for Carbs & Cals. There is an app which I use much more then the book. I usually have my phone with me so if eating out I use the app. Hope this helps

Hi Ronswanson, Sorry to hear about your daughter. I have been on Methotraxate for several years. For me it has not caused any issues for my diabetes. I get my bloods checked very regularly as it can cause problems with the liver. This has been a problem for me and the dose has had to be...

Started pumping insulin this morning. Had 2 remote training sessions last week and then a week of pumping saline. Feels good to get started at last. The remote training training sessions went well. I had a face to face session to get started on insulin. It was good to have the face to face...

Hi Catman507 I can empathise with your problem. I experienced similar issues earlier this year. I was down to 2 units of Lantus at one point. After much discussion with the the local DSNs I was changed to Levemir. This has helped considerably. I still to drop overnight but not as much. Good...

Hi Rokaab I have now got a date for the training and pump start, 2 weeks time. I have been following this thread and the other one on issues with interest. Hope you can get things sorted with the infusion sets soon Thanks for sharing your experiences

Hi Rokaab That is great news. Good luck with everything. I am in a similar position to yourself. My pump start date should have been May. I have been contacted this week by the Pump team based locally. They are currently planning remote training for me. The provisional date for this is the...

Hi th99, I have been experiencing similar problems. Following discussion with DSN I was eventually changed from Lantus to Levemir. This did help for a while, unfortunately I am now experiencing the problem again. Like you I do not correct at night. Again on the advice of the DSN I have been...

Hi Nicola1873 It does do both, Locally we were given this meter if we went onto Libre, supposedly to offset the cost. I have to use it for both blood and ketones. Different testing testing strips I have not found it the best meter. I have had 4 replacements in a year. They are apparently...

For me I have 3 other long standing autoimmune conditions and a family history of Type 1. No particular stressful event that I am aware of. Hope you are slowly getting used to your new routines

Hi GuidingSenses I know the feeling I got my GAD results just over a year ago. Mine were over 750. I am a few years older than you. I was shocked but in some ways but as Anjte77 commented it gave a clear diagnosis. Give it time to sink in. Take care

Hi Nicola1873 I have just received some new ketone sensors for my glucomen area 2k and they are labelled for this meter and the information included says these strips are only for this meter Hope this if of some help

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Thanks for your replies. I really hope this change helps resolve this problem. Another quick query, Can this change be done quickly or does it need to be done over a couple of days or weeks Thanks again

Hi folks Hoping for some advice here please. I am soon to be moving from Lantus to Levemir. For some time now I have been experiencing overnight lows and hypos. This is despite reducing my Lantus and having a snack at bedtime. I am hoping this change helps as I am struggling with lack of...

Hi mumdad43 If you phone the company they should be able to supply you with a new lancing device. Boots also sell them. I would try the company first as they may supply one free of charge Hope you get things sorted

Hi JayLeigh3679 I have experienced the same problems. I now use skintac. You can get this on amazon. It makes the skin sticky and the sensor remains in place. Hope you find something that works for you

Hi Mrs Sycamore. I have been on Budesonide a few times as part of treatment for colitis. Most recently I was on 9mg a day for three months. It did raise my BG but not drastically. I am also on prednisoline which has had much more effect on my BG. Hope things improve for your husband soon