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  1. Trina

    The Lazy Persons Cookbook

    No people, Im not offering. I just wondered if anyone has come across a cookbook that gives not only the carb value but also some meals. I don't do the cooking in my household (thankfully) but just get a wee bit frustrated at desconstructing recipes in order to work out the carb value. I know...
  2. Trina

    Eye worries

    Hi fellow diabetics. I have been type 1 diabetic for over 50 years but in November started on an insulin pump which, I have to say, has improved my control no end and has offered so much flexibility. However just before Christmas I noticed a black spot darting in my vision and what I can best...
  3. Trina

    Back up regime

    Hi people. What do people do as a back up in case the pump malfunctions? I was told to get two pre filled disposable syringes, one for short term insulin, the other for long term, which is what I was on prior to the pump. However my surgery just won't issue a prescription for these. Any comments...
  4. Trina

    Accuchek Combo handset Failure

    Hello people On the Accuchek Combo pump for 9 days now and have to say its been interesting. On the second day the handset died and I popped some new batteries in. Today it did exactly the same except after I installed new batteries it was still dead. I phoned Accuchek and they suggested I...
  5. Trina

    Question Re: First Day on Pump

    Hello all. Been reading the forum now for over a month. I am due to go onto the AccuChek Combo pump later this month. I have received contradicting comments about the first time you have the pump fitted. I am currently on 5 injuections per day, two insultard and 3 actrapid. I have heard that...
  6. Trina

    One Month to Go

    Hello everyone. I've just been approved for the accuchek Combo Pump . Haven't been told very much. However am hopeful of getting back hypo recognition. So can anyone tell me what the benefits of the software is and why is it not on Mac format?