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I have had carpal tunnel surgery under local anaesthetic on both wrists 2 years apart. I was surprised how little pain I had afterwards. The worst bit was havin the anaesthetic put in -that was painful! I don't remember my sugars being affected too much. (I'm on a pump). Recently I've been...

Re: Crazy reading post evening meals I wouldn't call a reading of 12 ridiculously high. It is very difficult to keep sugars tight all the time. What levels does it come down to before the next meal when you've eaten the curry? I do know that coconut milk is extremely high in fat (even the low...

I recommend the pump belts from funky pumpers. Comfy and you can wear with anything- pyjamas, nightie or nothing!! :-)

Re: Infusion set pain! Some areas just always hurt!! It's trial and error really. I can only really use abdomen and around to my back ( as far as I can reach)!

I don't think there's any need to have further tests if that's what the doctor advised. Take care. :)

From Leon's previous post it sounds as though he has been to the doctor, had tests (no reason to not trust these if done by a GP) and been told he doesn't have diabetes.I asked about weight as in type 1 someone would usually have lost a lot of weight and have a raging thirst, feel very tired and...

From your results, it really doesn't sound like you have diabetes. Out of interest, why are you worried you might have it? Have you any other symptoms? Are you overweight or underweight?

Re: Who is the pump for I got a pump at age 44! I was told the NICE criteria was that if you can't get an hba1c down to 7% without having lots of hypos you may be eligible This was 4 years ago mind you.

Adrian, I don't stop my pump when showering etc, then there's no chance of forgetting to start it again! Only time I stop it is to prime or change infusion set. Also, ALWAYS carry a spare cannula just in case! (Although, when swimming you probably wouldnt need any insulin fo a while, unless...

Natures Sunshine do a protein shake which is about 15g carbs ( I think). You have to buy through a distributor. It's really good stuff.

Fasting- The DSN will probably say test every 2 hrs, during a period of a few hrs . They gave me a sheet with all the times to fill in. I find I'm too weak without eating any carbs so I can't do it for long, but its a good idea to try and do it because if you can get the basal rates right...

Hi, I really would advise trying the rapid D cannulas if he hasn't already. They made life so much easier for me. Anything that takes the hassle out of pumping will, I'm sure encourage him to continue with it. Also, I was wondering why he changes cartridges every 5 days? Does he use a lot of...

Hi, I am type 1 and also hypothyroid, the two often go together apparently (both are autoimmune diseases) Just a thought but one of the main symptom of un -diagnosed under- active thyroid is weight gain. Also, the thyroid problem can affect blood sugars. It's difficult for you that both...

I used flexlink when I first had my pump but had loads of high readings. I much prefer the steel cannulas- so much more reliable and easier to insert. No messing around with introducer gadget either.

Thanks for the replies. I like the idea from iHs about doing the correction first (if needed), I will try that tomorrow. The trouble is, I don't know how much I'm going to eat til I've eaten it!! I love this pump/meter. Before I was always doing calculations in my head at mealtimes, now I...

I have done hourly (fasting) testing through the morning and all the levels seem fine on the basal rates set. I apparently have the dawn phenomenon so the higher amounts I need to keep my levels stable earlier in the morning are, I think, still affecting me later in the morning when I naturally...

This sounds too much of a coincidence if its every time he changes the set. It sounds as though he may not be priming sufficiently. I always tap the pump or tap it gently on the table to get the bubbles to the top and prime it for longer than they say. I don't know where the bubbles come from...

I have to set my pump to 0 units from 11.00-12.00 as I am always low by 11.30. ( fasting and testing is the only way to find out the exact amounts you need, though I hate doing it so much). Also, don't forget about the insulin she's had with breakfast-this can still be working 4 hrs later. I...

I have just started using the combo meter with the spirit pump. ( I have been using the pump for a while but the combo meter is new) My question is, I generally do a BG test just before I eat, then bolus when I've finished (so I know exactly what carbs I've had). The meter doesn't seem to save...

I agree with most of what the previous person said BUT not about treating a hypo in the morning with sugars in a cuppa! This will take far too long to treat a hypo(under 4 is definitely a hypo) . The quicker you bring your sugars up the better as the longer they are low the more likely you are...