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Good evening all, Having just gone through the fun of a suspected stroke, but getting the relieving news its "only" Bells Palsy, I was sent on my way with a big pile of steroids. I was aware of previous discussions regarding the affect on BG, so duly monitored, and as my sugars went up, so did...

...does anyone know what happens? Hi just wondered if anyone can help? For the last 4 or 5 weeks, my sensor readings on my G4 have become unbelievably erratic jumping from highs to low, with blocks of no reception, ??? or ANT appearing. At first I put it down to dodgy/dying sensors, but now...

An Amish boy and his father were in a mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again. The boy asked, 'What is this Father?' The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, 'Son, I have...

The Fair Work Ombudsman suspected a fishing boat owner wasn't paying proper wages to his deckhand and sent an agent to investigate him. FWO Inspector: "I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them". Boat Owner: "Well, there's Clarence, my deckhand, he's been with me for 3 years. I...

Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the Times. Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you for bouncing my cheque with which I endeavoured to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations...

Further to the discussions that have occurred on the forum regarding somogyi effect (rebounds to hypos), I was at a pump meet up this week where the DSN was discussing overnight hypers and hypos. She said that whilst they do not know the cause, it is being noticed that the rebound effect from...

Hi There, I have just received an email about a new pump that's coming onto the market (I think its currently in trial) but has been released in the UK and Netherlands and wondered if anyone has heard anything about it yet? It looks pretty cool, but details are little vague. It seems to show...

Hi, I just wondered how everyone gets on with airport security when travelling with your pumps? I fly internationally 2 or 3 times per month, and when I was given my pump, my DSN said it should not go through any of the security systems. Last week, at Gatwick, I showed the pump to the security...

Hi, Has anyone purchased or tried the home test kits for HBA1C testing. I am fed up with all the time I am having to take off work for appointments, and today was the final straw when I found out that for my diabetic appointment on Tuesday next week, I have to make 1 appointment to get a form...

Having just self funded a Dexcom G4, I have done my fair share of research into CGM. I wanted to start a thread about what have you learnt, perhaps along the lines of "what would you tell someone who's just about to buy a CGM"? "What do you know, that you haven't seen someone ask yet"? I am...

Hi, Has anyone experienced severe swelling to the lower legs and feet, along with itchy rash and blisters? I think it is an allergic reaction to something, but not exactly sure. Approx 3 1/2 mths ago I was taken off Ramopril and put onto amlodipine. Over a period of 2 mths I had gradual...

I registered sometime in April, and was given no idea how long the wait would be, simply that they were trying to improve production, and had to prioritise existing customers. I quite admire this approach and approve to a point. However, approx. 4 weeks ago I made contact asking if they were...

Hi there. I am investigating the feasibility of self funding a Dexcom G4 CGM system, but am finding purchasing in the UK is too expensive for me. I have found a company in Germany from which I can order over the internet, and will save me approx. £500 on the starter kit, but they add Tax at 19%...