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    Type 1 and keto diet

    Hi. I am presuming I am keto (I haven’t actually tested my ketone levels) because of what I eat (no grains etc, some protein, some veg, odd apple and fat). Previously my blood sugar was up and down rapidly after meals. Now my blood sugar is flatter (less highs, less lows). Obviously I do...
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    Type 1 advice

    Type 1 for over 20 years. Best results I see are from low carb (I’ve never been offered metformin). With carbs my sugar goes up, down and all over the place. Low carb is more steady, but I still need to consider my basal rate etc. And I still sometimes get it wrong, but the highs are less high...
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    Type 1 & Clomid

    Thank you for the reply kateyo
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    Minimed 640g Insulin Flow Blockage Repeatedly - Help!

    Had another blockage today so my DSN has insisted they replace it. medtronic think the Cannulas may not suit me (despite having used them for 3 months no probs) so I am also going to try out slanted Cannulas to see if that makes any difference as my sites are apparently fine too - DSN checked...
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    Minimed 640g Insulin Flow Blockage Repeatedly - Help!

    Oh that's interesting anniehi41 about the raising of BG if you change a set before a meal. I may ask to try steel or slanted Cannulas to see if this makes a difference. Always used plastic straight in Cannulas & never had a problem with previous pump.
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    Minimed 640g Insulin Flow Blockage Repeatedly - Help!

    Hi. Thank you both for the comments. I'm really glad to hear this is not a normal occurrence as with my last pump (not Medtronic) this never happened! Gill - I'm happily using my stomach again now (since yesterday) but I might try my arms if I get more problems. My legs I found awkward as I...
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    Minimed 640g Insulin Flow Blockage Repeatedly - Help!

    Hi. Today I have changed my cannula / set about 5 times so just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue / could suggest anything. I'll start at the beginning... My first 2 Cannulas failed today and when I took them out they were bent. This may have been a site issue due to scarring as I...
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    Type 1 & Clomid

    Thanks for the reply
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    Type 1 & Clomid

    Thank you [emoji3]
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    Type 1 & Clomid

    Hi Azure thanks for the bump. I tried a search but couldn't find a lot on the effects of clomid. If you think it'll get more response in the pregnancy section then I'm happy for it to be moved. Thanks again
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    Type 1 & Clomid

    Hi, Has anyone taken clomid to aid fertility and what did it do to your sugar levels? Also if your sugar levels changed what adjustments did you make to your insulin? I would just like some information to pass along to someone. They are on a pump. Many thanks
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    T1 Frustrations

    Hi Adam. Initially I felt a little lethargic and got a few headaches, but I believe this is normal when switching to a low carb diet. This didn't last long and I think there are plenty of ideas as to how you can ease these side effects. Obviously you need to adjust your basal and bolus as you...
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    T1 Frustrations

    Hi Adam. I too initially had control of my diabetics (had it 18 years) & then like you I struggled to test enough & control it. There wasn't any real reason & I did try to regain control but it seemed impossible! I was lucky & never managed to hospitalise myself or do too much damage to by...
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    Minimed 640G / Bayer test strips

    Great thanks for the tip!
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    Minimed 640G / Bayer test strips

    Brilliant I'll do that next week - thank you!
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    Minimed 640G / Bayer test strips

    Evening all. I've just started on the minimed 640G and ordered supplies for it. I asked Medtronic about test strips and they said to contact Bayer. Just wondering if anyone could tell me - - do I order the test strips for the Contour next link 2.4 from Bayer or from GP? If I order them...
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    Positive pregnancy test!!! Eeeeeeeekkkk!!!

    Congratulations!
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    minimed 640

    Good to know that they are helpful. I'll be getting this pump soon!
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    Pump recommendations

    Thanks for your reply paulliljeros. I'm glad you're enjoying the animas & it's great to know they have a good customer support line. Do you use the same blood glucose meter as you did before starting on the animas pump? Can you download info from the pump onto your computer? & if so is this...
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    Pump recommendations

    Does anyone else have any experience / recommendations for the above pumps?