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Hi, I am 40 and have just had my second baby 3 weeks ago. I've had Type 1 diabetes for 10 years. Its important to get your HBA1C below 7 before you start trying to conceive. Your diabetes clinic should run a pre-conception clinic? I know I have been pregnant in 3 cities and they all run...

Hi. I've had my Animas 23 weeks (I know this because I am 22 weeks pregnant lol) and have found that to correct a hypo you need less CPs than before. hth.

OP, are you testing again after your shower and before you actually eat? I know if I test before a shower it can be within the range of 4 - 7, but by the time I've disconnected, had a shower, got dressed and sat down for breakfast it can be over, because I've not been getting my basal during...

Hi, I've had my Animas since Oct 2008 and I love it - I will not be giving it back lol. It is so much easier than injection with a pen, and so much easier to manage as you can refine it so perfectly. I found when I went out I needed to carry my pens anyway. Wearing it is so much easier. I...

Hi, I'm a pumper and my HBA1C is 5.0 - I am so much better controlled its fantastic. However, I'm not low-carbing (but being 18 weeks pregnant is my excuse lol). It really is a wonderful thing the pump, and my HBA1C is down to being able to refine my basals so well.

Hi, well I am still loving my pump. About a week after I started it, I fell pregnant so was very anxious to get my basals right! I managed it in 3 days lol and have never looked back! I'm now just over 7 weeks pregnant and in regular contact with my team and they are happy with my levels...

Hi, I've been on it a few weeks now and love it! I had a problem this morning changing my canular and it said to ring the service team, so I did - spoke to someone straight away and got sorted within 5 minutes. That was help from the US and they were great! What do you want to know and I'll...

My father has just been diagnosed Type 2. I asked him about getting a glucose monitor and he says he's been told he doesn't qualify for one because he doesn't inject insulin. So, how do Type 2s know what their levels are on a daily basis? Do you need to? I'm Type 1 and test about 10 times a...

I've never had a problem injecting, though was needle phobic before I was diagnosed lol. Are you intending having children? That surely is a big incentive to get yourself healthy (I know it is for me). You really do need to get the psychological help if you can't do your injections as this...

Hi, I started on my pump less than a week ago, having enquired about one at the end of July. I was astonished at the speed at which I got mine, and the fact there was no resistance whatsoever. My hospital are in pump fever at the moment, and are getting people on it very quickly - about 2 or 3...

Hi, I've just gone on the Animas. My hospital offered the Roche and Meditronic too. The rep for Meditronic didn't recommend using the continuous glucose monitor all the time. Are you intending using it continuously?

Thanks everyone. Ancient Lady, where do you live? I'm just wondering if you'll have the same Animas Trainer that I had - she was excellent, and is diabetic too, and uses the pump - very helpful. Its a bit daunting at first, but I managed to change my canular and cartridge today for the first...

Originally from Scotland, but now in Durham.

Hi everyone. I just joined yesterday so all is a bit new to me. I am 40, have been diabetic Type 1 for 9 years, and started an Animas pump during the week. Expecting my first cartridge and cannular change tomorrow, so nervous lol. I have a little boy who is nearly 4, and my DH and I have...

Thank you! Is the forum very busy?

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Been Type 1 for 9 years, and started on my Animas 2020 Pump yesterday! Not much to report yet, but thought I'd introduce myself and perhaps stay on this thread?