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Dear All, Thank you ever so much for your thoughtful feedback and for generously sharing your personal experiences. I have found your insights immensely helpful and deeply appreciated. May I kindly ask for your advice regarding the potential use of escitalopram, even at a minimal dosage? I am...

Thank you all, so so very much!

Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I would be truly grateful for the insight of anyone who has experience with escitalopram, as I find myself at a small crossroads and could use a little guidance. Here’s my little story: My GP recently suggested that one possible way to ease...

Dear Everyone, I hope this message finds you all well. I’d love to ask for your thoughts and advice on a few matters. I’m currently a pump user on the Omnipod Dash and use the Freestyle Libre 2 for glucose monitoring. Over the past 30 days, my time in range has been around 92%, though I’ve...

Thank you for your response. I have been following a low-carb diet for several years since my diagnosis. Despite my dietician’s recommendations to gradually reintroduce more carbohydrates, I’ve found that a low-carb approach has been the most effective for managing my blood glucose levels and...

Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out primarily to my female friends in this forum to seek your valuable advice on a personal matter. I suspect that I may be entering the perimenopausal phase of my life, unless my eating disorders are affecting my menstrual cycle...

Dear Nannynet, I hope this message finds you in good health. I've encountered a recurring issue with two pods so far, and I'm at a loss to explain why this has occurred. Despite following the process recommended by Insulet, the pods failed to adhere properly to my skin. Both pods were applied...

Dear Nannynet, I trust this message finds you well. I am new to the Omnipod Dash, I have only been using it for 1 week.and I wanted to reach out to you as a fellow new Omnipod Dash user and share my experiences from my first week using it. Upon commencing my Omnipod Dash journey, I...

Thank you. This is very helpful.

Dear In Response, Thank you for this. I have the same prolonged effect from exercise (albeit using pens). This is a very helpful guideline.

Dear Antje77 Thank you for your response. I use the Freestyle Libre 2

Dear ElenaP, Thank you for your response. I must admit, I had hoped for a smoother transition experience myself. In my specific case, my diabetes nurse calculated my total basal insulin, which amounts to 18 units of Levemir. Subsequently, she deducted 30%, resulting in an initial Novorapid...

Dear In Response, Thank you for your reply. Relating to exercise, my diabetes nurse has recommended a protocol involving the use of a temporary basal rate set at a reduction of 50% approximately one hour prior to, during, and one hour following exercise, with a subsequent return to my regular...

Dear In Response, Thank you for your quick reply. I was unaware. I was not told this. Also, what kind of assistance did you receive in setting your basal profiles? I have one ‘starting profile’ so far which I am adjusting with the help of my diabetes nurse via email correspondence. May I ask...

Hello eventhorizon, thank you for your reply. Josephine

Dear friends, I trust this message finds you well. I would like to inquire about your experiences when transitioning from insulin pens to an insulin pump. Did you observe a significant decrease in your insulin requirements? Personally, I have recently embarked on a journey with an insulin...

Hello JuicyJ, thank you very much for your help. Josephine

Dear CJa, Greetings and salutations! I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for gracing my thread with this glorious attachment. I'm prepared to dive into it with the enthusiasm of a squirrel chasing acorns. I'll dissect every nook and cranny of this guide, and even if I find myself swimming...

Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you all well! I was wondering if I could kindly seek your invaluable advice for a little troubleshooting? You see, I have this 'case study' that's been on my mind, and I'd absolutely love to hear your expert insights and suggestions on the best way to...

Dear CJa, I trust this message finds you well. I recently had the looping system recommended to me by a fellow member during a thread discussion related to my upcoming insulin pump initiation. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by the concept and its potential benefits. In pursuit of...