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    Dexcom G6 - force a reading?

    Hi, I've just been set up with the Dexcom G6 at the hospital this morning and other than getting it stuck on me the nurse didn't show me anything about how the app actually works. Is there a way to force a reading or do I have to just sit and wait for a reading every 10 minutes? If I'm having a...
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    Shielding letter - all Type 1s?

    Hi, I got an email today from the NHS saying I need to shield as they have expanded who needs to shield. I'm a bit surprised to be honest as my only health issue is that I have type 1 diabetes and I don't fall into any other risk categories. I'm female, aged 32, fairly active, BMI of 24, last...
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    Omnipod New Pump User - Lower Doses?

    Hi, I am starting my first pump next Monday and have gone for the Omnipod. The hospital has set me up with everything from this Monday and I am wearing a real pump filled with saline solution so I can get used to wearing it and changing it etc before going live next week. We have already...
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    Unexplained Hypo - illness?

    Hi, I had a really odd bout of hypoglycemia yesterday that appears to be totally unexplained and so it was pretty scary - wanted to see if anyone had experienced it before or had ideas of what was going on! So yesterday I had my regular breakfast and lunch - during the working week I have...