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    Accuchek Avila insight not logging data

    Hi there, don’t know if this is the right place but wondered if anyone has had a similar problem. My son has a accuchek Aviva insight pump. 3 times this week he hasn’t had a hypo but when I look at the data/logbook the hypos are not logged, only the reading done 15minutes later after he’s had...
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    Alternative to glucogel

    hi there, my son has been t1 for a year now. When he was first diagnosed we were given some tubes of glucogel for more serious hypos if sweets or coke didn't work. However carrying them around 2 of them have burst (messy!). When I went to the chemist to get replacements I was told I would be...
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    cleaning hands

    Hi there, can anyone tell me how my son can clean his hands before finger prick without using water?? I understand wet wipes and hand sanitiser may affect the readings he gets. Thanksx
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    That sticky stuff!

    Hi there, I am the mum of a 12 year old who was diagnosed with type 1 in November so we are still quite new to it all. This week he isn't having a trial with an insulin pump to see what he thinks of it. We're having real trouble getting rid of the sticky residue after removing the cannula. Any...