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Anyone wearing a Libre sensor offshore? If so have you got any info on assessments done to allow wearing the sensor in hazardous areas?

Hi, I’ve been on the omnipod for just under 2 years. In the last month or so the pump outer adhesive has gotten really uncomfortable and itchy. I end up with very sore red, dry and itchy skin when it is removed. Has anyone had a similar experience? Has the adhesive changed or have I/could I have...

I’m sure we’ve uploaded the Omnipod ‘my life’ to diasend before... all serial numbers in and registered. However we’ve come to upload in prep for DSN app’t tomorrow and the uploader doesn’t find the meter?? Just keeps searching? Any ideas, Freestyle Libre uploaded fine no problem. Only thing...

Hi, anyone managed to get their Freestyle Librelink app on their iPhone to share direct with Diasend? Looks like the options their but doesn’t seem to link, when I click it it takes me to the Diasend log-in, but won’t let me log in?? I already have a diasend account and hoped it would just...

Just looking for some thoughts about insulin regimes for new T1Ds... I'm certainly no expert but have learnt a bit in the last 10 years, so here's my quandary: - Some unlucky people create antibodies which unfortunately attack the beta cells in their pancreas, we don't know why... - The speed at...

Do all CGMs measure interstitial fluid glucose? Or are there some on the market that measure blood glucose directly? Any experts out there know?

Hi pumpers, anyone know the formula to come of the pump and temporary go back to injections for a summer holiday? Using NovoRapid in the pump, basal rate at 18 units/day, bolus dependant on carbs (obv). So bolus req's will remain the same, but what do we do with the basal? We'll go with...

Big decision to be made... accu-check vs omnipod, anyone offer any pointers from personal experience. We've been using the insights for a few years and as the warranty is about to expire we are faced with a choice, get the new, slightly improved insights (hopefully the meter has been sped up a...

Hi pumpers. My wife has had T1D since 4 yo. She's been on a pump for 7 years and been through 2 pregnancies - she is amazing! We have been DAFNE carb counters since she attended the course 8 years ago. Recently she's lost weight through following slimming world diet, 2 stone! She feels great but...

Hi all, has anyone used a formula to work out BG change per unit of insulin for a T1D? I know the effect of a unit of insulin will, potentially, be different depending on many factors (age, time of diagnosis, current state of pancreas and any remains beta cells etc...). I have always been told...

Hi all, newly diagnosed with T1D and new to this forum. Trying to get my GlucoMenLX 2 meter to upload to diasend... The cable I have appears OK, indicated by the tick box showing "cable connected", but it doesn't seem to find the device when plugged in - anyone having this problem? Any help will...