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Hahahahaha! If I got these on prescription, I would break the (already crippled) NHS! At the moment, I'm usually having at least one hypo every day. I'm a little bit wary of cutting out carbs altogether myself. I'm currently thinking I might reduce carbs significantly in my diet overall, and...

Good advice, thank you.

Thanks for this site. I've also used runsweet.com, but I have to confess I got turned off by the jargon! I've always enjoyed cycling, although don't have much time for it these days, sadly. I used to go out for whole days on the bike. I now run 5k three or four times a week with a reluctant...

I also forgot to mention that my symptoms always get worse in the winter months. I'm sure there's a psychological aspect to it somewhere, too. Does anyone else have this pattern?

Thank you for this. It's not that I'm averse to antibiotics altogether, but I'd prefer not to be on them indefinitely, which seems to be what is proposed.

Lack of pocketage need not be an issue, you can get great pouches that fit close to the skin; I have one for when I go running. As for getting tubing caught, have you tried using micropore tape? I've used the Accu Chek Combo, too, and two different Medtronics, and I vastly preferred the...

Hi Ashleigh, I saw these OmniPods at a conference a few years ago, and they looked interesting. Personally, I'd be inclined to go for an ordinary pump. The tubing can be quite long, which means you can wear the pump almost anywhere on your body, i.e. somewhere it's less likely to get knocked...

Hello folks, Before I get into the main topic, it may help to let you know that I'm 38, diagnosed Type 1 aged 10, and have always found it difficult to control my BG. I've always been lucky enough to have a healthy, stable weight, don't drink much and don't smoke. I've been on a pump for about...

Hello. Good answer!

- Include a photo here if you wish to. - What is your name? Colin - How old are you? 38 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Somerset - Are you religious? No. But I think religion gives opportunities for reflection and...