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  1. hboyt

    App for recording carbs

    Hi there I had my appointment since 2021 with my consultant yesterday...and a video one! Can't say I was hugely impressed but anyways! Trying to judge on GP blood results from November and make recommendations But anyways been having quite high spikes after meals and she wants me to record what...
  2. hboyt

    Slimfast

    Good evening Has anyone else with type 1 on insulin tried slimfast diet successfully?! If I pre bolus (on pump) 10mins prior then have the shake I'm ok for the first couple hours and then I start to hypo so wondering if it just dosen't work for us type 1s or if anyone has any tips they can share?
  3. hboyt

    Problem with teflon cannula

    In the past week I've had 4 infusion set with problems. I use the tandem 90 degree 6mm sets. Mostly happens in the evening, all sudden my BG start going up and bolus with dinner do not work and even tho I'm adding units not lowering my BG! End up being 18-20 within a hour an the only thing that...
  4. hboyt

    Diabetes exhibitions

    In America I've been to a couple Diabetes exhibitions/trade shows. Basically manufacturers set up their new products, get some new tips, and a few freebies ;) Just wondering if there is such thing in the UK? From what I can see by googling it is mostly for healthcare professionals
  5. hboyt

    CGM rash

    Just having started the medtronic cgm 10 days ago and having some drama with a rash/allergic reaction. My pump seems to be fine but it's changed every 2-3 days. During the wear of the first week was fine (on back of arm) but after I took the 1st plaster off Monday it's seems to be worse now on...
  6. hboyt

    Post Pregnancy High Blood Pressure

    Hello all Decided to post this here since my blood pressure was pregnancy related. I was put on bp meds 2 weeks before having my baby. I was told it should go back to normal after 6 weeks and now my baby is almost 9 months old!!! My BP is 130/90 with pulse of over 80. My GP has told me to self...
  7. hboyt

    How do you know if the cannula is right one?

    Ok so I've had the Medtronic 640g pump just over a month (so a bit new at this game!) last week had 6 days where i could not get bg under 10 :mad: Thought first time was the tubing because it kept going up before bed so changed the set and still high. After not coming down enough wondered if the...