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Hi everyone I’m due a new pump in April and I’m looking at the omnipod dash.I’ve done a bit of research already.The only thing I haven’t been able to find out is if the omnipod had options for health events when you bolus.My current meter has the option to increase/decrease my bolus in...

Exercise can be a tricky one.I think his basal could do with being looked at if he can have snacks and not need a bolus.The bolus itself can be reduced at the meal prior to exercise.I’m on an insulin pump where you can reduce or increase the bolus by percentages but I’d talk to your diabetes...

Thanks Nicole if it continues I’ll go back to my main basal profile.Can I ask if your pump is tubeless?

By fasting tests do you mean carb free meals?not sure if I’ve misunderstood.I’ve been advised to test basal by having carb free meals if I haven’t had a hypo in 24 hours

My bloods were running high for a long period before this which I think was due to stress.I’ve never done fasting before only carb free meals is this something that your diabetes team have advised you to do?

Thank you Ellie M

Hi Jaylee I’m on accu check aviva insulin pump with programmed basal.My diabetes nurse doesn’t think it’s the basal as I’m on a very low dose.Using the health events to decrease my tea time bolus I’ve done maximum of -30% but still have hypos a few hours after and sometimes early hours.Thank...

Hi Ellie M I’m on the accu check a viva pump with bolus and basal.I increased my basal by 10% after my last appointment as they were running high all the time.My diabetes nurse has said to leave the basal as it’s a small dose and use health events to decrease my bolus.I guess this is trial error...

Hi everyone This is my first time using the forum.My name is Vicky and I’ve been type 1 for 32 years.I was wondering if anyone has periods of hypoglycaemia and can’t explain why.I’ve been having hypos after tea and during the night.They use to call it ‘a honey moon period’ when I was under the...