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    dexcom advice - how to avoid allergy

    I'm just resigned to waste transmitter time. In reality, I could wear the G6 without any pause as the itching seems to be completely gone. However, I also do it for my mental sanity - I find it good mentally to take a rest here and there from seeing my blood glucose every five mins.
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    dexcom advice - how to avoid allergy

    If I can add, Dexcom improved over the years. I used to get terrible skin rashes with the G5. Dexcom has always been aware of the issue from user feedback, although officially they would always say that their sensors are ipo-allergenic. With the G6, whatever they have done, it's working. I have...
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    Type 1 Shielding for diabetics

    I see a lot of fear in this discussion. Surely, a blanket shielding to all diabetics is not the right way of doing it. As the data clearly shows , age is the primary factor at play. Being under 40 with Type 1 is still an extremely low risk scenario. Even being 60s with a decently controlled...
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    COVID 2019 Comorbidity with Diabetes

    Taking the right precautions is the right thing to do, primarily to help the spread of the virus. But it remains the case that for some age groups mortality is very very low indeed. You are also correct in pointing out that after adjusting for other conditions the 3.5 number is lower. I should...
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    COVID 2019 Comorbidity with Diabetes

    Exactly. As the doctors who put together the study suggest, age remains, by far, the highest risk factor in determining COVID outcomes. The average age of people with Type 1 Diabetes who, sadly, diesd was 72. Also, mortality rates remain extremely low for the younger population. One might be 3...
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    Cgm vs blood reads...

    Try the Dexcom, which has a superior technology and accuracy with respect to any other cgm on the market, especially the G4
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    CAA to issue medical certificates to pilots on insulin

    Type1pilot, in the UK you can fly with passengers using a NPPL, this is what I do right now. You just need your GP to sign you off for a group 2 DVLA medical and you're good to go. Anyway, some of the answers on this thread are, frankly speaking, quite worrying. Everyone should welcome the fact...
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    CGM Feedback

    The alarms volumes aren't terribly high. During the day, anyone would hear them. During the night however you may miss some alarms. For example, I always hear the three bips of a low, but sometimes I don't seem to hear the two bips associated with highs. However, I suspect that's my brain...
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    CGM Feedback

    Hi, I started using a dexcom 7 plus a few months ago and it's incredible. It works really well and it's very accurate. Sometimes you may get a few readings off, but after a couple of months you know when these strange readings may occur. However, it's also true that thanks to the CGM you'll...
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    Self funding in the UK

    Hi All, I'm seriously thinking on switching to an insulin pump. I'm currently on MDI with good control (Hb1ac lower than 6% with no significant hypos). Hence, I'll never ever qualify for NICE requirements. The only option is then to pay for the pump. I understand that pumping requires lots of...
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    Carb Counting books

    Hi, I was thinking about buying a good book on carb counting. I've been doing carb counting since I was diagnosed (12 years ago). I'm still able to count and adjust my doses effectively, but I feel like I need some review. Is anyone able to recommend me a good book? Thanks!!
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    No family history of t1...

    Having family history increases the likelihood of getting t1, but not that much..
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    Going to Italy Help please

    I'm Italian and pasta isn't bad at all. If you have 100g pasta that's about 70g carbs. The good thing is that the absorption profile of pasta is very smooth, so as long as you give yourself the right amount of insulin it's not a problem. Avoid pizza if possible..
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    Dexcom seven plus pain

    Hi all, I just started using a Dexcom Seven Plus 2 days ago! I'm amazed at how precise it is.. I find the thing very useful. I mean, I have an overall good control, but being able to see readings every five mins gives me enormous confidence and even more control. However, I still experience...
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    Driving Licence Revoked

    Fully agree with Jopar
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    DVLA NEW EU RULES

    This I don't know. But again, if one has hypos so bad that needs external assistance, that means that he can potentially be at risk when driving. Hence, I think this sort of makes sense.
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    DVLA NEW EU RULES

    Again, the hypos must be severe i.e. you needed paramedic assistance. If someone needed paramedic assistance twice in a year, than it means that hypo awareness is somehow lost. Even if I'm a T1, I think this is sort of fair. But you can have as many "controlled" hypos as you want, your licence...
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    Driving Licence Revoked

    I understand that rules for people with diabetes are only tougher for what concerns hypos. If you had 2 hypos which required paramedic assistance then your licence will be revoked. As far as other conditions are concerned (i.e. visual impairment), I don't think nothing has changed after the EU...
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    Diabetes and Flexible work Request

    Hi Robbie, I am working in very "stressful" conditions. I am a consultant for a very well known firm, working regularly 14+ hours a day, with enormous travel required (sometimes 5-6 planes a week). It is tough sometimes but it's doable. And there are two other people at my offices with T1 and...
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    Omnipod pump

    Hi, I've been Type1 for 12 years and I'm considering switching to Omnipod as well (right now I'm on MDI). I didn't even bothered to check with the NHS as I'm sure I don't qualify for a pump (high hypo awareness, hba1c 6.3)! As for success stories, if you just search Google you'll find thousand...