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I’ve recently had shoulder surgery and found just the same. I had really high insulin requirements for several days afterwards, even worse after the nerve block wore off. I’m in a slightly different situation as I’m an anaesthetist. I advised my colleague giving me the GA/nerve block to leave...

Fair point, but take off the price of the epoxy, batteries, dremel, soldering iron and the price of a new one if you **** it up (I would for sure!) and it seems more like a bargain to me!

Apologies for posting on multiple threads, but just thought that I should share this info with the self funding CGM community. Ps I've no financial interest in this, just think it's a massive money saver. I'll be sending mine to him when the battery dies. On eBay atm is a guy offering to...

I've done it and it's surprisingly easy. I managed it in front of a mirror and it was fine. Also - on eBay atm is a guy offering to replace batteries on the slim Dexcom G4 transmitters for £61 plus £13 delivery. He offers to replace your own G4's batteries, guarantees them for 6 months and...

Does it matter if the transmitter has gone past its "sell by date" when you try to replace the battery? I've got one that is date expired - does anyone know if that would still be useable if I replaced the battery?

Thanks very much for that. I've learnt the hard way! It's still screwed but going to dry to dry it out overnight, but not holding out much hope.

I'm on holiday in Spain, with tons of Lispro, syringes etc but no Lantus. My Animas vibe started making a right racket, so phoned the US helpline and was told it was a communication alarm. The pump was reset but it's alarming again. I told them I'd been swimming for a couple of hours, but...

This is a really interesting discussion although I feel that a few people are relying on pseudoscience and potentially subjecting themselves to potential long term harm. Hypo's are known to lead to a long term decline in cognitive function - more so the rapid drop type of hypo. This is because...

Erin, what lovely words and superb advice. You're so right.

I agree with the JFDI attitude and getting on with things. I'm an old hand though as have had T1 for 38 years. It is very different to be a newbie and I truly have every sympathy. There are plenty of people I've met who use Diabetes as a crutch and I choose not to be one of them. My attitude is...

I spoke to them today. They are no longer making the Nano as "technology has advanced". They are sending me an Aviva 2 meter and told me that a Nano 2 is in development but they have no release date yet. They told me that they have no stocks of the Nano anymore and that all are in the...

Harlod - you're obviously a bit more IT savvy than I am! I love the idea of creating your own artificial pancreas. I'd chop my leg off for one!! I have heard (but can't remember where) of someone who hacked their kids pump/CGM somehow and was able to turn the pump off remotely when they were...

I had a trial last year of a Dexcom G4 and managed to get 3.5 weeks out of a sensor. That was while I was on holiday, in the pool every day too. I just kept restarting it at the end of every week until it eventually fell off. I felt safe, in control, plus able to pre-empt hypos and deal with...

Spiker, what do you reckon it costs you then per year/month. I presume you self fund? I tried one for 4 weeks and thought it was amazing.

Hiya. I had this issue recently. I'm on a pump and was loaned a CGM. I found that giving the bolus early did the trick. It's a concept (on a pump) called a "super bolus" - Google it. It's not quite the same in a MDI but the idea is the same. Obviously, make changes gradually and test regularly...

I've been put forward for a CGM on the NHS after trialling one for a month - but this was 8 months ago. I've heard nothing yet and presume no news is bad news. It was AMAZING and made a huge difference to my BM's. After a week, my BM's ran between 5 and 7 and had only a small postprandial rise...

Hiya Spiker. I know what you mean. I've had a pump for 2.5 years now and the tube thing used to really do my swede in. I work in theatre so can hide it in an inside-tunic/PJ top type thing. It is annoying though, sticking out of your pants. I used to do the hole in the pockets thing too but...

I find having a huge Carb bolus always needs a bigger Carb bolus than expected. If I have more than 100-120 G, I add in an extra 10-20 "pretend" Carbs. This is best given at the start of the bolus. A split bolus can be helpful too - at least 30 mins. I also find early bolusing, before a big meal...

The Countess of Chester is great. Can't praise it highly enough