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Hello, I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas Long time no discussion, but I found this on instagram and it’s quite an interesting way of putting it. Any thoughts?

Hello friends, Out of curiosity, does an untethered approach defeat the purpose of a pump? Is it approved by diabetes team? Untethered approach is using your basal insulin like Tresiba in conjunction with your pump. Like minimal amount of basal insulin from your pen and continue boluses doses...

Hello friends, There has been quite a debate on social media about HCP’s emphasis on getting a better hba1c. Since I’ve been pumping and seeing higher numbers, I was worried about having a higher hba1c. But after reading, apparently since I’m getting less hypos, my hba1c will go up but my TIR...

Hello friends, When I received my Dexcom on 24th December 2019. My nurse explained the 3 appointments to me and she said I can start pump therapy on 17th January which is my first appointment but if I don’t feel ready, I can start the week after. In theory if I felt ready, do I skip Tresiba on...

Hello friends, I am assuming some of you have been prescribed the libre sensor on a 6 month trial. I am soon coming to the end of my 6 months and I don’t know what happens next - do they stop prescribing it? Or continue prescribing it? Is there a criteria that they use to stop or continue...

Hello friends, If we could put NICE guidelines and criterias to one side, what if we could all get those shiny pumps and CGMs, would it help those who are struggling? I know there are those out there who rarely test, carb count, or inject insulin, do you think it'll help them get back into...

Hello friends, I have been considered for the Medtronic minimed 670G and CGM and I was wondering which cannula set do you like and your reasons why. I have seen a table comparison between telfon/plastic cannula vs steel cannula but I haven't come to a decision yet until I've tried it.

Hello diabuddies, As some of you know I've been considered for an insulin pump, which is the Medtronic 670G. So I wanted to know is there any accessories that you highly recommend that every pump user should have? Like to wear in bed? or to wear when going out? or to wear when going to the gym?

Hello diabuddies, I am currently using my freestyle libre as a meter for BG levels, ketones and libre readings, along with the app. I think it is a very good meter and I was wondering which BG meter everyone is using? Is there a particular one you like? and does it do both BG readings and ketones?

Hello diabuddies, I didn’t want to derail a recent thread on “how many times do you test your blood glucose?” I had an interesting conversation with my therapist in regards to my blood sugar testing. As previously said since my accident in 2013, I test near enough to other type 1 diabetics...

Hello Diabuddies! How are you? I would to ask has anyone on MDI encountered painful injection sites? I do rotate my sites, however sometimes when I pick a spot to inject, the needle barely pierces the skin and I get a rush of pain. If I would to push the needle to inject, it would hit into a...

Morning Diabuddies! how are you? A bit of an update from my last two posts: Since Tresiba, I don't know if it has improved my situation or not. I am struggling to stand on my own two feet because it's me against the world at the moment. I had an exam on tuesday 7th and 3 essay submissions on...

Hello diabuddies, how are you? I just wanted to ask has anyone been able to recover their hypo awareness feelings? like will the symptoms ever come back? or are there diabetics who are permanently hypo unaware? I've been running high recently and when a hypo does occur, I don't feel it or...

Hello Diabuddies! How are you? The tables have turned and I've been experiencing double figures during late morning - noon time/afternoon. I cut my Tresiba by half on the advice of my DSN, I spoke to her on 17th April and from there onwards Tresiba has been doing okay, I was running mildly...

Hello Diabuddies, I was wondering in a theoretical sense if you could pick any insulin pump, which one would it be? For me, after some research I quite like the Minimed 670g, Tandem X2 t:slim and medtrum a6 patch pump. Hehehe, it's just my wishful thinking. But if anyone in the UK has any of...

Hello Diabuddies! How are you? I've been looking into getting a medical bracelet for diabetes (I know I should have ordered one years ago), I couldn't find anything similar to the American company that sells - myID bracelets for a whooping $25. it's that kind of silicone/adjustable bracelet...

Hello Diabuddies! I hope you are well :) I had a brief conversation with my consultant on the phone, in regards to my hypoglycemias and being unaware of it during the night. A short start: I am on novorapid and levemir. I was prescribed Tresiba by my new consultant on 2nd April.as a way to...

Hello Diabuddies! I'm doing okay at the moment and I hope everyone is also doing well. :) I know majority of diabetics are doing either LCHF or keto and so I was wondering if anyone has a lactose free version of it. I'd like to try LCHF/keto meals again, but I wouldn't touch cheese, milk...

Hello diabuddies! I am indeed new to this forum. How is everyone? I'll be brief but please bring some snacks and maybe some tissues, because someone is cutting onions.:bookworm: I am been a diabetic since 2001 at the age of 8, does anyone remember mixtard 30? for about 6-7 years from primary to...