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I've posted this in the pump section but it seems pretty quiet there so hope it's okay to post here too? I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My...

I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My diabetes team have let me know that there will likely be the option of me upgrading to a closed loop system...

Hi all I'm on the omnipod and have recently starting swimming. I'm finding it really hard to manage BG around this. I've tried setting TBR, reducing previous meal bolus and snacking before / after... If you swim, how do you manage your BG? Thanks in advance

Hi All, I've been pumping for 5 years this year - love it and it's completely changed my life around. I've been offered a replacement pump (currently using the Roche Accu Chek Combo) and wondered if anyone had any opinions or advice about which to choose? Omnipod - love the idea of tubeless...

Hi All, S'been a while since I've posted but I've been lurking for ages! Happy to report I'm 12 weeks pregnant and so far, have been managing those incredibly tight targets pretty well. Until the last few days actually when I seem to be running hypo (or nearly) a lot of the time. I'm really...

Hi All, I am a T1 since 2004 on an insulin pump since 2010. I'd be interested to hear from any T1s who are following a low carb diet. I've read up a little about this, including Dr Bernstein's book but most info seems to be about T2s using a low carb diet to control their diabetes. I...

Hi All, Newbie here, Type 1 since 2004 and looking into getting a pump after having a couple of scary seizures during nighttime hypos Just wanted to introduce myself and ask for your vibes for 4.30 this afternoon - am hoping Bristol will look kindly on my request and grant the funding for a...