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  1. jackybob

    Pump upgrade

    Hi, I have been on the ypsomed omnipod now for two years and it has changed my life completely after years of injecting. It is tubeless, doesn’t need removing for showering /bathing. It needs to be changed every 3 days. I can honestly say that I forget I have got it attached unless I knock it...
  2. jackybob

    So beans don't require insulin?

    Never heard such a load of tosh in my life , so many carbs in baked beans , potatoes and bread . I would deffo be in Dka if I didn't bolis for them !!!
  3. jackybob

    Fake hypos and highs?

    His is a thread that I am really interested in . I have a constant thirst and check my bloods 6,7,8 times a day. This morning checked again I was at 1.6 ! And really thirsty. Can't understand this thirst at all , I have had type 1 over 50 years and really can't remember having these symptoms...
  4. jackybob

    It's PUMP DAY! Meet her today at 2pm :-)

    Good luck with it . I started 2 weeks ago on omnipod and believe me after 50 years of injections , highs , lows and all the rest I am well impressed with this pump . Hang on in there and you won't look back .
  5. jackybob

    Can I eat ready meals

    Bulkbiker , I agree totally in what you have said . 50 years with diabetes always overweight and started 8 months ago on a Low carb high fat regime . I am now 2 stones lighter and feel much healthier . Hba1c dropped to normal range so ... if a type 1 for 50 years can do it and turn things...
  6. jackybob

    Accidental overdosed on Levemir

    TBH donnelysdogs . I have had it 50 years plus and it's the first real blunder I have made . I put it down to changing from 2 injections a day that I mixed to going onto the pen ! O well you live and learn . Thnx for your concern
  7. jackybob

    Accidental overdosed on Levemir

    Hi folks , well I had a few lows during the night but with the help of jelly babies and bread with peanut butter I survived it . Thanks for the advice and concern from you all , much appreciated . Hope you all have a good day
  8. jackybob

    Accidental overdosed on Levemir

    Thank you all will keep you all updated
  9. jackybob

    Accidental overdosed on Levemir

    Hi if anyone could give me some advise I would be really grateful. I usually take 6 units of levemir in the evening , 14 in the morning . I have just accidentally given myself 12 units of levemir plus 6 units of novarapid . Have eaten a normal tea so fast acting isn't an issue but I am...
  10. jackybob

    Lunchtime woes

    Little gem lettuce = no spike . Ryvita I spike , bread I spike so cut it out completely . Type 1 50 years plus