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My pump broke tonight in the middle of a family function. I rung medtronic, who could replace pump with a new one . Thank ful But now what, 6 hours lTwr I'm w3.3 climbing feel sick. I do have a pen but don't no what to give myself at all, been on a pump for 5 years I'm actually tired now it's...

Hi, I’m on the tandem t:slim x2 and it expires soon. My options is the t:slim again or the minimed 640g. I’m leaning towards the minimed as I have never liked the t:slim in respect of the cartridge holder. It’s terrible to get out and the charger port plastic lid doesn’t close. But I was...

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a blood sugar reading that’s accurate after eating? Like say, you ate a large chips and a Big Mac , how long till you would have the full accuracy of that digested food in a blood sugar reading ? Like , around about how long after eating ? Curious

Hi I just wondered if anyone has this and if so , could they share their experience of it? Is there pain etc?

Ok so I wake up to my stupid pump beeping saying blockage and it stops my insulin This has happen each time I get this dka **** So I check ketones 3.7 Bs14.6 like seriously *** Anyway I’m not going near a ****** hospital that’s for sure So I changed my pump completely and resuming insulin now...

2.8 ketones how to get it down please

What is the recommendation for a low carb eating lifestyle. I would think 50 grams a day and under would be maybe?? I put on 18 kg since being on a pump. Not acceptable for me haha and I can’t fit any of my clothes. I started three weeks ago , tho it is a struggle as I crave carbohydrates at...

I got diagnosed with autoimmune b12 deficiency lately and fibro I also have interstitial cystitis, I was wondering how many other people since being diagnosed with type 1 seem to get other medical issues? I feel like my body is giving up on me. All I’m thinking is .. “ What’s Next”... Like seriously

So hi everyone Day three of pumping and loving it. A lot to learn and all is going really well so far. I was quite apprehensive about something attached to me 24/7 but actually I don’t notice the pump at all. Still bit afraid of the change of insulin an site changes etc but I no more time...

Is the animus pump good It’s all we get here in nz

Hi everyone Been a few months busy season Wishing you all a great Xmas and happy new year Oh I get a pump jan 16 Bit apprehensive, but willing to give it a few months to see if it’s me... Cheers

Hay guys just wondering re waking up feeling like I’ve drunk two bottles of wine 5 shots of tequila etc grr,(when I haven’t) So some nights prior to going to bed at 5.8 say or 10.9 , yet makes no difference to feeling hung over in the morning . I mostly am 11 bs high or higher to feel...

Could someone tell me the name of that app for diabetes you can buy

Does anyone have interstitial cystitis an type 1? I’ve been suffering this for a while and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions re making it more bearable. I see my urologist 1st dec and we’re discussing more hard core options. Hope everyone is well it’s been a while since I’ve posted...

Hi guys does anyone have any information on the watch that is coming out soon by helo it's for bs testing?

Can hypoglycaemia cause hypokalemia? I had both the other day I was 1.5 for the hypokalemia which apparently is life threatening I was in hospital on couple of different drips? I'm wondering tho once you get your numbers back to a safe place is this likely to happen again? It was pretty scary...

Hi everyone hope your all well I have a question I'm having breathing problems and I have had this before with high blood sugars I'm having to take extra breaths constantly chest bit tight not badly but enough to notice My hba1c is 98 last one was 92 I'm on 10 Lantau twice day Correction 1-3...

Hi there So an update for you all that were so ausom an supportive re my silly decision. I couldn't get out the the car today I physically couldn't get myself up My legs went weird So my grandson helped me I was pretty scared actually I felt quite drunk weird in the head my body was so weak...

So I stopped taking insulin for three weeks an started taking some again Mostly basal 8 morn sometimes at night use to be 12 an 12 I may correct a HI once every second evening I am very weak tired cold hands feet legs bit heavy dry mouth thirsty I must drink eight litres a day at lest five are...

Hi everyone I had my urologist app today and interstitial cystitis is what is on the cards Do any other type 1 have this?