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    Insulin resistance

    Hi there SueJB Just a couple of things to think about. Have you done any basal testing recently? Ideally they recommend every 3 months, to check that your background levels are correct. If they are not, as soon as you add in carbs and food the mix, you'll then find highs and spikes as some...
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    I'm on it and it's the most frustrating thing about it. Nope, you can put the handset on simply by putting in a test strip. That's a perfectly valid way of turning on handset and I'm not suprised it hasn't altered the speed as it's just an INCREDIBLY slow, slow handset. I was warned about this...
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    Using a pump AND a Libre Freestyle

    Thanks Gaz. Yes, this does help me and answer some of my questions, so thanks for that. I've also got the Accu-Chek Insight :) you're a lot more ahead than I am. I've just had a 2 week trial and love the quickness of the blood tests and seeing the over night patterns. Wanted to make sure...
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    Using a pump AND a Libre Freestyle

    Hello everyone I wonder how many of you pump users have used or are using the Libre sensor alongside your pump, as it obviously doesn't speak to any pump. I just wondered what you found where benefits, how many of you are self funding or how many have got funding. Clare, Type 1 38 years...
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    Donating blood

    I was told that a type 1's blood is "sticky" - doesn't matter how controlled you are but it just is, and therefore this is the main reason why we cannot donate. There is a plastic "snow shaker" gadget in my hospital diabetic unit and one side has water in it with little crystals and they float...
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    Accu-Chek Insight - comments please from users

    Thanks everyone for your very helpful comments. It's really good to hear your views and the pros and cons.
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    Accu-Chek Insight - comments please from users

    Hi everyone Next Tues I pick up my second ever pump and it's a change from my Medtronic. I would like to hear from anybody using the Insight as to what they think/tips etc. Thanks Clare
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    Is There Any Cereal That Is Ok To Eat For Breakfast.

    JTL, interested to read about the Bullet Proof coffee. it sounds really interesting and good as I'm currently trying coffee with cream as a breakfast BUT doesn't the coconut oil give you high sugars? I'm a type 1. Has anybody else bought the XCT oil that's recommended for the Bullet Proof?
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    Fastest Things To Counter A Hypo

    lucozade great but a heavy bottle to carry around with you all the time and if you have a can of coke in your bag, again heavy and could fizz all over the place if jiggled. I think the glucose tablets or other sweets are the best as you can carry them with you all the time. I personally have...
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    What Do You Wish You'd Known Before Starting The Pump?

    Good luck Anna. I've been on my pump 3 years. I do agree with the posts above. Those 2 books really helpful, esp the Gary Scheiner one. some things I didn't know/realise - I was told I could sleep with it "next to me" or under the pillow BUT it didn't move freely when I turned over (which i...
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    How Long Have You Had Type 1 Diabetes?

    36 years this September. I was 12 when I got it.
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    1st time taking my pump on holiday

    Hi Lely, good luck and have a great time. Have you got Frio bags to keep your spare supplies cool? they are really good on holiday. Also, please I am not trying to alarm you as I'm very positive, but have you written down your basal levels just IN CASE anything did happen to the pump and you...
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    Panic

    what great positive responses from all you dia buddies out there. Heathfshaw, take heart. you are already NOT doing two bad things, smoking and drinking (a lot) so that's a bonus. As said above, you're new to it, it's a lot to take on board but if you basically look after yourself and keep a...
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    changing your needle

    yes, I used to once I'd seen that photo and DSN's and others explained how blunted they get. I now do with my lancets. because YOU'RE WORTH IT! it's more hygienic, less painful and better all round. I'd said most definitely yes get into the habit but of course like most I haven't abided by...
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    Pump Sites in breasts

    do any of you have problems using your bum/love handles around the back area? I did order some longer sets to try but they've felt sore and I keep knocking them. Perhaps I'm doing them in the wrong area? re the boobies, doesn't hurt at all putting the site in and great absorption (seems to...
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    Pump Sites in breasts

    morning everyone I've been using breasts as an alternative site to stomach. At a hospital appointment a couple of weeks ago I was asked by the DSN how my sites were doing. I showed her a set in the top of my breast and I said they were all fine, I was rotating them, never had any problems and...
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    Aged 12, in September 1980. 34 years now and counting. I hope they find a cure for all of us
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    just had mine done. it's gone from 54 to 47. I am so pleased. I've already forgotten what that is in "old money" and am trying, after 33 years, to just go with this new counting.
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    Type 1's who have maintained their weight- looking for tips and hope

    wow! Nice going. I am picking up lots of tips and am trying this method out! As I was diagnosed way back in 1982 I am from the "eat to feed the insulin" regime and since have been advised the insulin always works better when taken with some carbs so have consequently always been a bit paranoid...
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    About ready to give up

    Wow that is amazing and I did notice your very great results under your post. Nice work. The HbA1c is amazing in a short space of time so you're definitely doing something very right! :) I also know that the proteins and some of the fattier meats/foods fill you up so therefore you stop eating...