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I went to the local sport centre today to sign up to a class. It's 45mins discussion and 45mins activity. Great I thought. So I go in and get the induction weight height bp etc. Then she says so we need to be carefil if you have a hypo u must make sure you have your insulin with you in the...

Hi all. Just looking for some ideas. I joined the gym today(very big step for me) I was just wondering where you guys put your pump when exercising. I had it in my bra today but not comfy. I have looked at clothes with the ipod pockets but the pump is too big. Does anyone use the iphone things...

Hi everyone. Im just wondering what does everyone do with their pump when sleeping. Im having terrible trouble with it at night. Im quite a restless sleeper. Suggestions please. Thanks guys Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just would like to share this with you great people. I was put on a pump at the end of may hba1c was 8.9. I received my letter today with the new result and its 5.9. Think its the first time under 7 ever!!! Thanks for reading. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi everyone. I am going to spain on holiday in july just one week and finding it impossible to find insurance for me and my son for under £40. I have retinopathy and use a pump. Any advice ppl?? Ive never had any trouble like this before. All comments appreciated. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi. Just wondered if there was anyone in ayrshire that would like to chat? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ive had this accu chek pump for 5 days now. I am done with it. I have been up all night with it beeping then the handset beeping. Sugars at 19. Obviously something wrong. Changed every thing at 5am. Does this get easier because im so close to handing it back. Anyone else feel like this? I know...

Hi. I got my pump today just to play around with ill get it in next week. I just wondered who was the best insurance company was for covering the pump and how much. My current insurance say £6 a month. Is this good? Bad? About right? Thanks in advance. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was at the hospital today for my pre pump chat. Getting it in may. Im really really excited it sounds so good. Better control and getting rid of this dawn phenomenon rubbish. Sounds like the quality of life will be so much better. I would love to hear from any pump users, their views and tips...

Blood sugar is 5.9 unheard of for me at this time in the morning. Quite happy with that. Hope everyone else is good too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have been reading a lot recently about how ppl seem to not be getting support and advice from their diabetes team. I just wanted to say that i attend Ayr hosp and i think they are all absolutely brilliant. If they cant see me they are always on the other end of the phone for advice. Im so...

Hi. I have been having terrible trouble with my upper arm. Restricted mobility and very painful. Doc says its a partially frozen shoulder and gave me anti inflammatory tablets. I have been looking into this and seems to be more likely to happen to diabetics. I am type 1. Has anyone else had any...

Hi. I am type 1 have been for 26 years. On humalog,levimir and metformin. Lately the weight has been creeping on. I have a fair bit to loose now. I am going to dietician at the hospital every 2 weeks. Im eating healthily and cut my portion sizes. I have also taken up walking and going about...

Hi I have never posted anything here before so sorry of im rambling on. Im type 1 have been for 26years and today they told me that the funding was there now for me to get a pump. Great news i think but i actually know nothing about pumps and what you need to do to get sorted out with it. I know...