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Hi Guys, I know this has been asked loads of times. But I travel quite a bit, and getting a right pain explaining about the pump to airport security staff. I know the manufactures say you should not go through the body scanners ( the metal detectors are fine) - but really does it damage the...

Hi all, I do a lot of travelling esp in the states. I have an animas vibe pump with Dexcom sensors and I know the manufactures say not to go through the the new body scanners they have I just want to know has anybody done this, as requesting a pat down etc, seems to be causing more and more...

HI, I am just a week on the Vibe, and just trying to work out my Basal rates at different times of the day etc - I know this can take some time. But just a quick question, i would usually go to the gym a couple of times a week, but the DSN told me not to exercise till we had correct basal rates...

Ok, so anyone with type 1 being skiing lately, any tips, and how have they found it. I have skied a couple of times before, but just diagnosed recently, so i am interested to hear how other people have dealt with it, as I am a little concerned I won't be able to do it any more, advice please -...

Hi, regarding a type 1, just seeing what the situation is regarding alcohol, I know you are not suppose to have 2-3 units on one day, etc. But occasionally you may find yourself having a good few pints on a night out, is this still possible ? Or should you stick to just 2 or 3 pints on a night...

Hi, I have just been diagnosed type 1, and I know it's very early on, but I was enquiring about a pump once I have done the DAFNYE course etc, my team in the hospital are telling me that's years down the road. I am 35, and just wondering how long other people waited

Hi, I am a type 1, and my team in the hospital told me I had to have diabetes for min. One year before I could attend a DAFNYE course, does anyone know if this is true-thanks

Ok, so anyone with type 1 being skiing lately, any tips, and how have they found it. I have skied a couple of times before, but just diagnosed recently, so i am interested to hear how other people have dealt with it, as I am a little concerned I won't be able to do it any more, advice please -...

Hi, I am newly diagnosed type 1, and am just trying to find out how many carbs should I be eating a day. And for breakfast , lunch, dinner. At the moment I am averaging about. 220g carbs a day- can anyone please advise Thanks