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  1. deanfeast

    Paradigm-veo

    Hello, I use te Medtronic Paradigm 522 pump. I have used the Medtronic continuous glucose sensor with it and I thought it worked ok. You have to dons finger stick test every 12 hours to keep the sensor calibrated. Recently I have been using the Dexcom sensor with the Dexcom continuous glucose...
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    Backup insulin refused by GP.

    Hi all, Just thought I'd share this experience with you all. As you know that when you are on an insulin pump, you should have a backup insulin delivery method if the pump fails. I use novorapid in my pump that I draw out of a vial to refill the reservoir. My backup method is using a novo-pen...
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    Bad reaction to insulin

    Hello, I would like to say that I use novorapid and I do get the burning sensation when I inject around my stumoch area. I have found that I get a small build up of insulin as a tiny lump under the skin. What really helped me was if I rubbed the area I was going to inject into to help the blood...
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    Diabetes and coeliac disease and pump

    Hello, My name is Dean. I have had type one diabetes and coeliac disease now for just over two years. I have recently in the last two months transfered from injections to a pump. It took me about a year go get from start to finish. I had to come up with a valid reason for why i wanted a pump...
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    DAFNE

    Hello Sweet_Pea, I have been on DAFNE. It was one of the best things i could have ever done, It taught me so much about how to manage my diabetes, Where did you do DAFNE?
  6. deanfeast

    Hot weather

    I find that when the weather is hot, i takes my blood sugars up but after i have injected, my insulin seems to work much faster and sometimes have a mild hypo. 8) Never too bad though.
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    jus wana say hi .. im new !

    Hello im 18 years old. Have been diabetic nearly two years now. Any questions or if you wanna chat, Email me. It will all be fine....
  8. deanfeast

    any1 got type1 diabetes and drinks alcohol?

    I have a drink most nights and i find that it keeps my blood sugars under control. When i dont have a drink i find that my blood sugars are always running high8) It will all be fine....
  9. deanfeast

    Lumps

    Hello, i seem to get this problem quite often, I get a small hard lump in the spot where i injected. This is die to the needle not going in far enough or injecting into muscle. I find that my novorapid works better in my stomach too. It will all be fine....
  10. deanfeast

    Am i the youngest one here?

    Hi Aidy, Im 18 so just a bit younger than you. If u wanna chat sometime, email me or use the forum. Email ME It will all be fine....
  11. deanfeast

    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    Hello, Im from Cambridge. It will all be fine....
  12. deanfeast

    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    Im from Cambridge It will all be fine....