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    A question for those pumping

    Hi. I am looking at pumps for my 7yo girl as we have to make a decision. Can I ask why you chose the pump you have and if you would still choose it again. :)
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    Transplantable device to restore insulin in T1 Diabetes

    A couple of articles about the BioHub being engineered by the University of Miami – a device they hope will mimic the function of a normal pancreas, resist the immune attack and need of anti-rejection drugs. Very exciting research, albeit in early stages...
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    Letter sent to PCTs from DH about test strips for T1

    All PCTs should have been sent this letter: https://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/f ... abetes.pdf. This reminder stems from the recent All Party Parliamentary Group meeting with health minister Anna Soubry; so any T1s having problem with strip prescribing should refer their GP to this...
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    Unexpected BG reading when trying a new site

    Hi. My daughter has been diagnosed over a month now and so far we inject in her thighs as that what she is comfortable with. Last night she was happy for me to inject her Lantus in her bottom, but the morning reading was 11.8 whereas we normally have morning readings between 5-6. I know...
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    New T1 - diagnosis story

    It's been 3 weeks now since my 6 yr old girl was diagnosed. I noticed she was drinking more and wanted to take her water bottle to bed. That evening I googled symptoms and diabetes just came up, either that or a kidney problem. My husband thought I was mad and colleagues thought I was over...