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    Libre 2 issues and response from Abbott for info!

    I called Abbott after continual failures of my libre 2 like ridiculous amounts 3 out of 4 and even the ones they sent me out. They have told me there is a recognised problem with the iOS updates 14 and above it impedes the shelf life of the sensor from any where from them not starting at all to...
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    Blood sugar and cortisone injection

    Hi folks had a steroid injection into my heel today ouch!, should I expect any significant BG changes? thanks
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    Student DSA grants

    I've been advised to apply for the DSA student grant due to having the type 1 diabetes, has anyone been successful in getting this solely from their type 1 diagnosis?
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    Swimming with 640g

    I need to start swimming to shift some weight, I've always disconnected prior to swimming, is this technically necessary or have people had good experiences of swimming with their 640g?
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    Dapagliflozin

    Hello folks I've been prescribed this to try and counteract insulin resistance and crazy weight gain. I cannot tolerate metformin and hba1c shot up from 65 to 77 and 2 stone weight gain in last year. Any success stories?
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    Anyone on Semaglutide too?

    I've asked my consultant if I can go on this injection to help my weight, I just wondered if anyone else has successfully got it as my Dr said he can't as it's not currently licensed for type 1.
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    Site infection?

    Evening folks, the last cannula site was a painful, on taking it out over the last 24 hrs I’ve now got a red hard lumpy area around it which does feel warm, I’ve been putting savlon on it but it has got larger, I’ve done online gp request which suggests I shouldn’t wait and to call 111 now but I...
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    Repeat GFR test?

    Hi there, I had my usual bloods ahead of my Diabetic check up at the GP’s, I’ve been recalled to have the GFR repeated in 2 wks and said on the letter to make sure I am well hydrated before the test. No reason for this on the letter, has anyone had similar with a recall? I had the GFR done in...
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    Metformin

    Hi folks Managed to get my hba1c down from 90 to 63 since going on a pump however I gained over 2 stone in the process, I’ve managed to lose a stone but not happy about the increase as I was obese to start with! Consultant wants me to try metformin again to help with any insulin resistance I...
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    Set change day spikes

    Hello folks, each time I change a set my BS rises quite dramatically I’ve set temp basels for 110% for several hours around the change but if I do it after tea I’ll be high all night. It’s not always practical for me to change in the mornings so I just wondered if anyone has any tips on bedding...
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    Hot tub use causing major issues any tips?

    Hi folks I got a inflatable hot tub for my 40th birthday and to use after work to relax in this current climate. I have been only using for an hour to 2 hours max each time and I’ve been giving myself 2-3 units of insulin then obviously disconnecting my pump but my blood sugar has still been...
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    Anyone definitely had Corona with a comorbidity and come though this?

    Hi there I came home from work yesterday and am very hot no other symptoms yet but also have asthma as well as the type 1. I just wondered if anyone else has been through CV and has come through the otherside? I’m terrified for myself and my family
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    Going really low straight after tea bolus not sure why

    For the last week I’ve been going low 3’s about half an hour after tea, nothings altered I weigh out my carbs so that’s all accurate just suddenly started doing it any suggestions what it could be? Tonight’s example bs at tea time 4.8 bolus of 10 at tea didn’t split the dose this time to see if...
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    Best day so far!

    When you know you know!
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    First holiday since getting the pump, I survived!

    I decided to take my son to centre parcs for half term, leaving hubby behind with the dogs and the business. I was a little nervous as usually quite sedentary needed to drop my Basal quite a lot to accommodate all the activities, disconnect for swimming etc. It went really well! Having only...
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    Possible foot fracture related to diabetes?

    About a week ago the side of my foot started hurting and a hard bony lump appeared, went to see the GP as it hurts and cannot wear many shoes. He sent me for an X-ray on the side of the foot and metatarsals and put query pathological fracture on the forms, he has also referred me to the podiatry...
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    Graphic Content Epic bleeding from Cannula site anyone had this?

    This evening the dog sat on my knee as per usual, got up and walked to another room and my son shouted there was blood on the floor, looked down and saw blood on my jumper. On closer inspection blood had soaked through my underwear and leggings! Dog must have knocked it out slightly but no pain...
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    Initial HBA1C reduction

    I just wondered what other people’s initial HBA1C reduction was after starting on their pump? I started at 99 and 7 weeks later is 79 is that a decent start? I’m not sure what it should be in that time frame
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    Dosing for Coffee?

    I’ve noticed since testing more and having the pump that my blood sugars when at work are about 12-14 compared to home 8-10 the only difference is I drink a lot of coffee at work with semi skimmed milk and 1 sweetner at home only 1-2 cups a day, work 4-5 over 8 hrs. Does anyone actually bolus...
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    Unwell with slight ketones but BS good

    Hi folks, first time I’ve been poorly since pumping, have nasty tummy cramps and the runs since last night blood sugar sitting at 6 as I’m not eating lots just thought I’d test ketones as I feel so rough, showed as 0.6 on the meter so not sure what I need to do here sick day rules sheet suggest...