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Hi there. I use CGM and an insulin pump. I have CGM at the top of my arm and the pump connected to the top of my other arm. I pop the actual pump machine into my bra. That way my waist is free. Been wearing this combo for years. I find it so much more easy. Both the sensor and the pump are out...

Hi all, as you all know I've had 2beta cell transplants. First in June 2013 and the follow up in August 2013. Well if turns out that they haven't been behaving as well as I could have hoped and as a result I will be listed for my third in July. It's a scary thought as the last one wasn't good...

Beta cell transplant. See my previous postings and you will get lots of info. Need more then just shout. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Diagnosed just before my 3rd birthday almost 38 years ago. Had my birthday this week. Seen lots of changes best by far is a beta cell transplant. Had mine last year. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi folks. Me again. The cells that are transplanted are taken from a dead donor. Then they are grafted into the liver via the portal vein. There are normally 2 operations as there aren't enough cells harvested from a single donor. The medication regime I follow is worked on a 24 hour cycle...

Hi there folks. It's been ages since I've posted and lots has happened. I was referred for beta cell transplant last year and had my first in June and my second a few weeks later in August. The first one was amazing. My insulin requirements dropped from over 38u per day to around 5. The...

Beta Cell transplants best thing I've ever done!

Hi there, saw your post and thought I may be able to answer some of your questions. I am like you in that I have really bad nocturnal hypos with no warning and they all need assistance. In December 2012 my consultant suggested a Beta Cell Transplant. This means that they don't transplant the...

Hi there. I use the enlite system from Medtronic. It's amazing. The sensors continually transmit toy pump and should my blood glucose rise or fall too much the pump will alarm. If my blood sugar is dropping and I don't acknowledge that there is a change in my levels then the pump will suspend...

Hi there. I'm waiting on a beta cell transplant too. On the list for Edinburgh. Can't wait. Might see you there. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi there. It's the Medtronic veo. You can set levels on the pump, which alarms when the levels have been reached ( hi and low). It's more at night though that it is worth it's weight in gold. I paid for if myself for a number of years but my local authority pay for it now. The previous sensor I...

Hi there. I've been running the CGM sensors for 3 years ( I've been funded by health board since January). They are great. Totally dependant on them cause I don't have any warnings and now can't be left alone and am on the transplant list. I've got the enlite sensors from Medtronic. They are...

Hi here. Just checked my iPhone and there is a really useful app I've found. Called calorie counter. It's got a picture of scales on it. It's really hood at giving you the full breakdown of most foods. Even has a really good section on eating out. I don't think it cost anything, if if did it...

Hi there. The app should be available. I bought the book and checked with iTunes cause I have an iPhone. But the iPhone app wasn't listed. I contacted the company who have said its in development. They don't know when it will be available but will let me know. That was 5 months ago. Sent from...

Hi there all, My lowest result would have been 1.2 with no symptoms at all!! I was talking and holding a normal conversation. Really scary. I don't have any warnings at all now and am on the waiting list for a beta cell transplant. Can't wait for it to be done as not having any warnings at...

Hi there. I've been using the pump for about 10 years now. I can say that it's amazing, it's helped me to maintain low blood results and administers the insulin at a more natural rate. I've been abroad on numerous occasions with it. It does raise some eyebrows when clearing customs coming...

Hi there. I was asked to try one of these as a pilot and compare it to the CGM system that I run. The "watch" unfortunately didn't pick up many of the dips in blood sugar. I found it to be quite unreliable especially if its a warm night and you are sweating. I, personally, wouldn't buy one...

I totally agree. My husband is amazing. I have really bad hypos at night and he helps me every night. I'm on the lust for a beta cell transplant and he is supporting me every step of the way. I don't know what I would do without him. I agree with you though that if someone cares deeply for you...

Hi there. I am happily married to a wonderful guy and I've got 2 amazing step sons. Before I met my hubby, I had met a guy and mentioned that I was diabetic. I didn't hear from him again. His loss!! It's not the easiest thing to bring into conversation but its not something that can ever be...

Yeah I remember cutting my BM strips. Well my dad did, I was too young to do it properly. I remember my parents buying my syringes at my hospital visits as well. Talk about memory lane. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App