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  1. searley

    Metronic minimed on android 15

    Good news within the last few days medtronic added Android os 15 to the supported list My s25 ultra is working perfectly with the medtronic app
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    780g with S25 ultra

    is anyone using the 780g with the Samsung s25 ultra? before upgrading id like two know if it works?
  3. searley

    Humalog

    Is humalog vials available again in the UK? As I wish to change back
  4. searley

    Medtronic 780g with simplera sync

    So, a couple of weeks ago, my 780g pump arrived, and luckily, I'm one of the first few batches that have been coming out with the new simplera sync cgm i have worn the simplera for a few days so i could compare it alongside the Dexcom, and I have to say the readings have been very close in fact...
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    Dexcom g7 directly to Apple Watch

    Just come across some good news for people on the G7 with Apple Watches https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-apple-watch-will-now-connect-to-a-dexcom-glucose-monitor-in-your-arm
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    Why do I bother

    So the laser 3 years my hba1c has been quite good since being on the pump But the last year I've been hit with lots of other thing happening Urine tests show struggling kidneys Blood pressure so high I wast forced to stop working for some weeks due to failing medicals Tests for the BP...
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    12 monthly Cat D renewal

    Ok I see a lot of questions about what happens renewal wise for HGV license when on insulin So I've created this post, and will update it as things happen.. this will give anyone an idea of timescale and what's needed It's a process I've been through multiple times... so feel free to ask...
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    HBA1c on pump

    So, im just a couple of weeks away from being on the pump for 12 months, and im not going to lie its not been easy, but a few days ago i had a hba1c done which came back at 47 to which i was happy as previously my lowest has been in the 60's now i look at my bg reading over the last few months...
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    non diabetic low bg/hypo

    HI Im looking for possible reasons that a non diabetic could have low BG/Hypo Throughout the day my mum is going as low as 1.2mmol but routinely as low as 2.3mmol. any one else having issues like this.. would like some idea's so that when i persuade her to see the GP she can be armed with...
  10. searley

    What do you miss most?

    Im interested to know what people miss most (if anything) since being diagnosed diabetic... Doesn't have to be food related but can be.. for me, the thing i miss most is just being able to walk out the front door. no real plan on what im doing or where im going... or even if i will return...
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    Am I a junkie?

    I live on my own so I get used to seeing and accepting thing in my home that others might think odd Today is ‘medication day’ as I call it so have all my stuff ready So I have an unexpected visitor.. invite them in.. they look at my coffee table and ask if I’m a junkie.. must have thought I...
  12. searley

    Interesting Occupational Health Chat

    So, for a while now ive had a few run-ins with management at work.. In the HGV industry they expect a lot from you.. and we've had a few run-ins over flexibility and general expectations. to the point they referred me to a Occupational Health Specialist.. the OH read the letter to me that...
  13. searley

    Feeling a little low after eye screening

    So just had my annual eye screening and for the first time in 10 years the tell me I have background retinopathy Feeling a little low as this last year or so has been the best controlled in the last 10 years
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    Jazzed up my tslim

    My 4 year old decided to jazz up my pump (ok im 47 so using him as an excuse to have minions on my pump)
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    Losartan

    I’ve just been prescribed losartan for blood pressure, I’ve taken it for 4 days now.. But from the very first day I’ve had blood glucose level issues.. if I take the amount of insulin I normally take for food/correction the BG crashes fast.. a few times after food if found myself drop from...
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    Unusually good experience

    I started today thinking my diabetic consultant appointment wouldn’t go too well as they called a few days ago to say that it would have to be done over the phone.. There was three things on my mind that I wanted to discuss 1, change of insulin to fiasp 2, Libre/dexcom 3, possibility of...
  17. searley

    Dexcom g6

    Just ordered a dexcom g6 and receiver Can the g6 use the receiver and a phone simultaneously?
  18. searley

    Work related questions

    If I need time off for appointments should I be given the time off of can the company insist I use holiday. My consultant has advised my to attend some T1 education so would the above apply to this as well? For sick time (not had any yet) the company uses what they call the Bradford factor for...
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    10 years on

    10 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes I was told by my consultant I was type 2 but was put on insulin. My doctor and nurses all said I was type 1.. 12 months ago I started pushing the consultant that if I were T2 I was going to stop insulin.. she did some tests and said again T2 prescribed...
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    Cpeptide

    A year ago had a cpeptide test to try and clarify a T1 or T2 diagnosis The results came back at 600 and my consultant said I was T2... I asked about stopping insulin and she said that may be possible Friday I saw my DVLA consultant and spoke to him and he said no chance at 600 that is so...
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