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Hi Rodders56, As well as less basal just before and during the exercise you could experiment with how you eat before it - in the meal or snack before the exercise have less bolus than you'd normally take for it. It's all a bit of experimenting. For me, I've started cycling a bit recently too...

Hey, I'm on the same pump, and was getting annoyed by this on hols too, although didn't happen as frequently as for you. I tried sticking a large plaster over the cannula which was ok. There's different surgical tapes on the Medtronic website (just search 'tape') and you should be able to add...

Hey @T1DM17 Im sorry to read that you're struggling. I don't have any particular solutions, but just wanted to say that you're not alone. I'm a type 1 too and was also diagnosed at 17, and a similar age to you now and on the pump. It's really tough, we have to think about it every day (or...

Great question. My fave veggie tasty low carb work snacks, all easy as long as you plan in advance: A few cashews or other nuts Olives Slices of avocado, or even guacamole with chilli and lime Chunks of coconut Tomatoes Beetroot Radishes Plain Greek yoghurt Sticks of carrots, cucumber...

Good idea @nickoedwards, I'm keen. Will download Strava and see how I get on with it first.

Hi Maryam_Alam - worth talking to your nurse as sounds surprising your insulin is turning purple! Have you checked the expiry date of the insulin and tried using a new pot of insulin? Axx

Thanks @azure that's really helpful!

Hi, I've been on MDI for over 11 years and am about to switch onto the pump. I've chosen the Medtronic 640G and am starting it in three weeks. Ahead of then I'd be really grateful to hear from others whether there was anything they wished they'd known before starting the pump. I've done a...