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Anyone have any idea of a time frame for this to land in the UK, I understand America has full FDA approval now. Thanks

Hi I am looking for any help/info on changing trusts due to poor care and pump choices. I did ask my consultant to refer me but they have said that the trust I want to transfer to are under pressure in their pump clinic so it would be a long wait and therefore I will not benefit. I’m going to...

Hi Looking for advice please I am currently on the Omnipod and have been offered the Medtronic as a partial loop system to get better control but would have to self fund the guardian sensors which I believe are in the same price bracket as Dexcom. I can’t afford the sensors just wondered if...

Hi Has anyone been successful in swapping the Libre 2 to a CGM through their Diabetes team. Just seem to get fobbed off the time. The Libre is just not reliable for me. Thanks.

So I am still sitting on the fence about pumps but I would really like one to close loop or as close as! from what I can gather you can have the 780g and guardian Omnipod + Dexcom+ orangelink not ideal as I’m not a tech person Dana RS + cams fx but my local hospital do not offer this one...

Hi I’m due to upgrade my pump and my DSN is keen for me to try the Medtronic 780g. I’m currently using Omnipod and have been for 4yrs. ive had issue with Omnipod due to leaks and on changing the pod a rise in BS not all the time but often. Im keen on the 780g due to being able to link it with...

Hi I’m currently 31wks pregnant and baby is still measuring big my hba1c is currently 49. Would people mind sharing what their HBA1C was during pregnancy and whether they had big babies?? I need some advice I’m really scared and my Ob just keeps telling me it’s not good enough but without...

Hi I’m 28wks pregnant with my 2nd baby, went for 28wk growth scan and baby’s AC is measuring on the 97th percentile however her weight is still in normal range. My HBA1C is 50 not quite 48 but not far off anyone here experience this and have any reassurance??

Hi I’m trying hard to find an answer to this. I’m travelling on the Eurostar in a couple of weeks (never done before) now with the Omnipod can anyone tell me what the security set up is like and what I need to do with my pod’s and pdm this is my first time through any sort of security with the...

Hi Wondering if anyone can help? I am going to Disneyland Paris in 2 weeks so will be doing a fair amount of walking. I am at clinic next week so will ask them but was wondering if anyone has been and what they reduced thir basal rates too to counteract all the walking? Also anyone needed a...

Hi Just wondering if anyone experienced lower insulin levels before they found out they were pregnant, I’m not sure I’m pregnant yet will test in a few days but just wondering if this was an early symptom for anyone? Thanks

Anyone know the cheapest place for car insurance please. Type 1

Hi I would really like to start swimming soon and I was under the impression that some people can still get readings through the dexcom to the receiver/iPhone whilst in the water is this true does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

Hi I am seriously considering buying one whilst they have their offer on can anyone who has one give me a bit of info on how they are doing with it before I jump feet in and get one, I'm currently using the omnipod thanks in advance

Hi has anyone conceived at 42, if so did you have any problem? I already have a boy and was looking into maybe having another have spoken to my obstetrician and she said there shouldn't be a problem, a possible increase in miscarriage but that my hba1c needs to be 48, however the diabetic doc...

Hi All I swim 3 days a week and kind of trying to get some kind of control whilst in the pool, I generally don't do too bad, I have my background insulin before I leave at 6.45am and have a banana on route and swim 40 lengths so 40mins and then get out. My bloods are normally 7-8 before I...

Hi I had my DSN appointment today and I can thankfully get a pump will be a bit of a waiting list but I have a choice of the two above, please can someone give me some pro's and con's of either pump. I really like the idea of the Omnipod wireless and I currently have one on at the moment just...

Hi Im due to see my DSN tomorrow about being put on the waiting list for the pump, from what I have read I am assuming this pump is available on the NHS, but is it down to the individual trusts and what funding they have cause I really like the idea of not having the cannula because I am so...

Hi All Just wondering how long people had to wait before they were given a pump??

Hi I am hoping someone can help me, I have been on the LCHF diet for approx. 4 weeks now, in the first 2 weeks I lost 3lbs which was good and then last 2 nothing. Now in the last 2 weeks I have had a small portion of chips and a piece of garlic bread this are the only carbs I have eaten oh and...