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    Type 1 Menopause madness

    Hi I am 53 on the Omnipod and Dexcom G6. At times during the month I start to get horrendous low blood sugars and hardly have to bolus with meals as my BG just drops again. I can only think that it is the menopause causing this and hoping the Omnipod 5 closed loop will rectify this. Does anyone...
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    Pump break

    I always have a pump break when I go abroad and hate every minute. My levels were all over the place and I felt rotten. As soon as I re attached my pump my levels more or less returned to normal.
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    Pump break

    I always come off my pump when I go abroad for a beach holiday. I hate it. I can never get great control but as soon I go back onto the pump it goes back on track
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    Dexacon

    Hi I currently use the Dexcom G6 after previously being on the Libre 2. I love it as you have a choice of where it can be worn. I have recently been abroad and managed to use this the whole time without any problems whereas the Libre was a nightmare. If you have an Apple Watch you can see your...
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    Omnipod 5 - rollout in England 19 June 2023

    I am just waiting for the Omnipod 5 being delivered to my clinic. Then going into be trained on how to use it
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    Omnipod Dash problems

    I use the Omnipod dash system and recently been abroad to Spain. Thought I would stay on my pump instead of switching to injections. What an absolute nightmare the Omnipod woukd not stay on / pump failed. I had to switch on to my injections which also proved to be nightmare and that just...
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    Holiday Pump Or Injections

    Always take mine off when going abroad. No worries of it malfunctioning lines/insulin getting hot and don't need to double on supplies e g. Still having to take injections as well as pump supplies.
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    Transition From Pump Too Injections

    I am going on holiday and have decided to have a pump holiday too and revert back to my injections. My BG is normally perfect on my pump however since the switch over to injections they have gone crazy. Has anyone else had this problem? If so how did you overcome it. Did you have to take a lot...
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    Operation - concerns

    Yep done all of the above but still struggle. Just been given an appointment to see the anaethetist so hopefully I'll get a better idea.
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    Operation - concerns

    Hi I am due to have an operation on my shoulder and wondered how any of you managed your blood when you're fasting. I'm on a pump but the last time I had an operation I struggled to keep my bg up even having my basal set quite low. Being anxious is not helping and any advice would be...
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    4 months in to my lo carb life

    Wow amazing
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    New monitor

    Ah right the have never suggested that
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    .Radar Keys

    Hi does anyone know if diabetics are able to get a Radar key for the disabled toilets. On occasions I've needed to change my infusion set as I've ripped it out trying clothes on or I've got an occlusion. I don't want to have to stand in a massive queue and moreso I would like washing facilities...
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    New monitor

    My son wears one and loves it as he is a student nurse so it is a massive help when he's on a shift in the hospital. I have tried it and although it's a great idea it does have its negatives. I have knocked a couple off as I've walked through doorways and they've only been on a day or so and...
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    Post surgery levels

    Omg I'm waiting to have shoulder surgery and just read your post.... Mine is GA and I am dreading it as they are taking me off my pump until after the op. I dread to think what my levels are going to be post op. How you're recovering well [emoji16]
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    Accu Chek infusion set for swimming

    I use the insight flexlink and have no bother whatsoever when I go swimming. There is a stopper cap in with the infusion set but I never use it
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    What question would annoy you the most?

    You must be a '''bad" Diabetic because you are on a pump ...... Errr NO!!! This annoys me so much