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I am UK based and just into my first month with a NHS provided pump, using an Omnipod DASH. So far so good, but very early days. However, my pump clinic has sent me a link to the Glooko App in order that I can share my data with them. I successfully created a Glooko login on my MacBook, then...

Another subcutaneous delivery system designed to use implanted islet cells to produce insulin but to also protect the cells from autoimmune attack without the need for aggressive immunosuppression required in pancreatic transplants. Apparently has been effective for up to 6 months in animal...

I received an email from my diabetes clinic yesterday to say that I have been approved for a pump on the NHS. This was a big surprise as my HbA1cs' on MDI over the last 18 months have averaged 46 (6.4%). Although I had asked for one back in February, I really didn't expect a look-in especially...

Hope this is informative. The latest posted on the NICE website is that the "final draft" guidelines will be published no earlier than 23 October 2023 . The initial draft was positive to broadening the criteria for the use of insulin pumps and closed loop technology (pump + CGM feedback) as...

I've been self funding a G6 for the past 3 1/2 years and it has been a game changer in terms of enabling me to improve my BG control. But I've been keen to try out the G7 as it is simpler, smaller, slightly cheaper and much less plastic waste than the G6 applicator. So today my last G6 sensor...

Calling all UK NHS pump users, The press and social media have made a big story out of the recent publication of DRAFT NICE guidance on combined pump + CGM systems (aka artificial pancreas :rolleyes:) - "Hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes" But this...

I'm aware that it does take Dexcom some time to keep up validating the new iPhone models and many ongoing iOS upgrades. However mostly I've been OK with the iPhone app working even with more recent updates (that said my new iPhone 13 was a big exception but after a year is now working well using...

I was first invited to a one week intensive DAFNE course 2 years ago, but at last minute wasn't able to attend having broken my shoulder. All courses were cancelled in 2020, and for 2021 my CCG has substituted virtual programs using Microsoft Teams. Not expecting anything earth shattering from...

Specific to UK based members. I went through the latest UK data on vaccination side effects and the recording of BG level impacts looks vanishingly small regardless of which vaccine - but seeing posts from members still strugglingly to get their BG levels back to pre-vaccine levels even a few...

I am always plagued by a few extra kgs of subcutaneous fat and definitely gained too much in the past year! I haven't tried intermittent fasting since before my T1 diagnosis, but now starting on 5:2 protocol. I will use black coffee and some salted bone broth to keep me going through the early...

I'm currently self funding my Dexcom G6 here in the UK. I've just received a Field Safety Notice (FSN) from Dexcom, reporting that they had changed the G6 sensor adhesive in October 2019 and have received some reports of allergic/irritant contact dermatitis associated with the new adhesive...

Apologies if there are older threads that already comment on this, but how do well controlled T1s manage insulin doses to accommodate the gluconeogenesis resulting from protein digestion? I'm on MDI and trying to get back on the very low carb wagon which means in practice most of my current...

I was diagnosed with Type 1 at age 51 while living in Singapore and almost immediately started on MDI. HbAc1 on diagnosis was 13.7% (126 mmol/mol) initially down to 7.0-7.5% (53-59) but with lots of hypos, spent next 10 years around 8.0-9.0% (64-75) during a too active crisis management career...

Having kept an eye on the various threads regarding the DVLA I was not especially optimistic of a quick turnaround to restart my UK licence. I had been abroad for 19 years and only back in UK since this past winter. Developed Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago while overseas. I was lucky enough to...

I am fairly unfit and definitely not an athlete, but I try to take 2 HIT style sessions a week with an experienced personal trainer (has other Type 1 clients). Short sessions 30 min of weights/resistance circuits plus about 15 min warmup/cool down strecthing. Purpose is to build muscle and...

Sadly she's based in NZ :rolleyes: But still an entertaining link.

What are your experiences with osteoporosis treatment and Type 1? My osteopenia is now considered osteoporosis at least for my hips. Quite aggressive deterioration over past 3 years. :( What treatment have you tried?

I mostly lurk but a few posts by new members have motivated me to share experience...except my responses always randomly disappear in draft phase with no way for me to recover - sorry I'm going back to not providing any input to forum. :(

Hi all, I was diagnosed at age 51 just over 6 months ago when initially welcome weight loss (35 kg in 10 months) just wasn't stopping, plus too much thirst, peeing, fatigue, infections, etc kicked in. Given ****** lifestyle for last 10 years, diabetes wasn't a surprise but discovering I'm type...