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@Jessitalia I eventually ended up staying in the UK. I did spend time at a pharmacy in Singapore and they were showing me the medication they had available on prescription. Novopen, insulin, glucometers etc but I could not get any info on insulin pumps, which for me is crucial having been on it...

Anyone? :( Happy to make it worth your while.

Another vote for myfitnesspal. It'll do what you need it to do in the easiest way possible.

BCAA is a supplement. You don't need to take a supplement unless there is a benefit to it and you have an inadequate amount of it in your system. You may want to take a supplement if you're trying to achieve something, but what particular product and how much is the minefield you'll have to...

Well it's not like we can just drop our trousers down... :hilarious: On a serious point however, the advice that used to be offered 30 years ago is very different to the advice offered now. I remember when starting out that a needle should be used 4-5 times before it is disposed of. And in fact...

If it is to help your condition, I would simply opt for the one that you enjoy the most as they will both contribute towards your goal :) I would say you really only need to consider the benefits of one versus the other if you have specific requirements - like improving core strength as...

I had a great photo of a leather belt that was split at two hole locations - the first and the last :) Gutted that I can't find it anymore :(

I used BCAA's for a few years until I decided to go back to basics (i.e glucose/electrolytes/water). There were a few reasons why I did that, not least of which because the whole market of supplements is so poorly regulated that it is impossible to rely on advice when it comes to anything...

I've had a history of trigger fingers, including one now! About 5 years ago my left hand index finger started triggering. The first course of treatment was a steroid injection. After about a month, the triggering reduced and the pain started to go away. About a year and a half later, it came...

Likewise - Novorapid and Lantus backup. However, I also keep some spare old fashioned syringes as a Plan B in case the pump fails and the Plan A insulin has expired, in which case I can draw directly from the current vials.

Yup. Even stress and the commute to work will play a part in BG fluctuations. Every diabetic has a nemesis when it comes to food. Mine is pizza. Even after 4 hours, my BG levels continue to climb and by the morning, I will be near the 20's - or at least I was before (after a lot of testing and...

Hi @Betty98 . I was in a similar situation a few years ago. I found my general health complimented my BG control in that when one became poor, so did the other. Being obese at the time, I decided to embark on a nutrition and exercise plan. Winding the clocks forward 6 years, I can confidently...

Inspired by some online videos of T1D's who are determined not to let cost be the limiting factor behind their BG management, I am putting a request to the community for any Dexcom CGM users who may be willing to donate their expired/out of warranty transmitters rather than binning them. You...

I am considering a permanent relocation from the UK to Singapore and am trying to find out a little more about what living with diabetes there will mean. I am aware that all medication and consultations have to be paid for personally as medical cover for local companies are generally quite poor...

Thanks all. Some good suggestions. Using the belt clip only for now and it seems to be OK clipped to shorts but will look into the pouches. @CarbsRok I haven't used the leather pouch. I need a direct view of the screen due to cgm and tbh I don't really like it.

I've had the vibe for a couple of months now and have become quite used to it (famous last words) although when I'm asleep I have it in my sleeping shorts but it does move around a lot and I often find its all over the place when I wake up. Also I sometimes sleep right through hypos as I don't...

@candi-girl what did you hate in particular about the 640g? It's difficult for me to currently confuse my pens as they're completely different but I'm particularly looking forward to having something that can remind me whether I've takenmy insulin or not. I'm not by any means a forgetful...

Well done @Flowerpot :) From what I've read across various forums and groups, I think you are getting good numbers for the enlites.

@dotsy1990 like you I'm in the process of deciding on pumps and also which particualr one to go with. One very useful thing the clinic may be able to help with is facilitating a trial with the insulin pump company. I contacted Animas who supply the Vibe and they were quick to respond. They came...

@Spiker thanks for all your help on the pump knowledge front and hope the transition back to MDI is going smoothly. I am still in the process of pump trials but I believe I have pretty much made my mind up on the Animas. I've been provisionally told a start date around early August following an...