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I use my abdomen and find it handy and out of the way there and less likely to be knocked or caught (I usually have my pump cannulas on abdo too so used to having things there) easy to cover up too. The only issue I have is that they seem to loosen a little, a bit will become unstuck but I cover...

I have been taking ibuprofen for the last 2 weeks for tedonitis and it doesn't appear to make any difference to libre readings

I use the 6mm cannula with 60cm tubing which is long enough for me to be able put the pump anywhere, it usually lives in my pocket or bra. I use Sure T sets which are the steel cannulas and alternate it with Quick-sets for when I'm working so I don't have to do a cannula change late at night or...

It does stop me doing things on occasions, it does define how I do things and it has implications in many aspects of day to day living but it still only represents a small part of who I am. (diabetic vs person with diabetes = same thing in my opinion and not bothered by either!)

As does Ewelina, I however, do not!

I'm on my way too, on the most crowded overground train ever!

Me me me me me! However you already know that!

There's no met line either so a 20 min journey for me has turned into nearly an hour!

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a 'spare' medtronic transmitter for a Veo pump? I have been given some Enlite sensors from a friend who has changed pumps but only have a VERY dead transmitter! I thought that maybe if someone has upgraded or changed their pump they might have one lying around...

Looking forward to it, a good excuse to relax after a week of library based studying!

He was brilliant, really seems to know his stuff!

I was there (obviously!) had a fab weekend, great to put faces to peoples twitter handles. Hopefully more of the forum will go next year as its a great resource to have

I've had a slower than expected start to my day due to a friends birthday last night but will be there about 1.30 :-)

Change of plan, have swapped my shift so will be there! Happy days! [emoji2]

I'm working on 30th as well :-( nevermind, hopefully will catch up with some of you at conference in february?

I won't be able to make this one as I'm on nights :-(

I'm a nurse although I work in critical care not in diabetes (although a fairly high % of my patients have type 2 diabetes). My diabetes consultant is type 1

The table is upstairs!

Paint balling is very painful but yields beautifully spherical bruises. Maybe don't wear your pump at all whilst you are playing, you can always reconnect every so often and bolus the basal you missed if it's going to be a long time but generally the games are fairly quick. The...

I have 6mm cannula and use 0.3