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    Type 1 Cataract Surgery required on sighted eye-blind in other eye. T1 for 64years. Diagnosed 1960- Anyone any experience with this scenario

    I would like to ask if there is any member out there that has had a cataract removed and being blind in one eye. I am nervous about doing it but my eyesight has got more fuzzy recently and I do not think I can put off having the cataract removed for much longer. I am a well controlled Type 1...
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    hoilday travel insurance

    A word of warning regarding the travel insurance done through Diabetes UK. To my knowledge you are directed to a company called P. J. Hayman. They are not covering swine flu in any shape or form in their Travel Plus policy so I think at the moment this particular policy is one to avoid if...
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    High blood sugars for no obvious reason

    Hi Gayle I have been type 1 for a very long time and have found over the years that despite one's best efforts control can be erratic for no obvious reason. I can eat the same things on a daily basis and my blood sugars are different each day. I started taking my Levemir in 2 doses at 7am and...
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    Dear All I sent this to Stuboy in a PM and he suggested I post this on the forum. The reason I was hesitant to initially make this public was because I did not want to give out a negative comment but Stuboy has pointed out to me that the negative should also be aired as well as the positive...
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    Hello Pumpinpatsy I live near Retford in North Nottinghamshire and yes the Animas trainer told me she is a diabetic herself and uses the 2020 pump although I understand she covers a wide area. I have only spoken to her on the phone so far, I understand she comes from the York area. My local...
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    Hello Pumpinpatsy Welcome I will be starting on the 2020 pump on Nov 17th. I am also a recent member to the forum and other members have already given me loads of help. I will look forward to sharing experiences of the 2020 pump.
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    Thanks Everyone for your support. It is much appreciated as although I have been Type 1 for 48 years I know no one else with the same condition. The scales that I use for weighing and calculating my carbs are the Rosemary Conley scales. I am reassured by all the comments about going straight...
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    Thank you SarahQ. I am hoping the pump will help with my very frequent low blood sugars and the corresponding highs. I am a bit apprehensive as I am going straight onto the pump at my first session with the Animas trainer, no trial period with saline. My diabetic team think that I am so...
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    Animas 2020 Pump

    I am shortly going to be put on the Animas 2020 pump and I wondered if anyone else is on this pump and would like to share their experience of using it ?