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Dieticians recommend full fat yogurts, not the low fat versions. It's to do with the way your body metabolises them, I can't remember the details. If you join Diabetes UK their Balance magazine has healthy recipes, all carb and calorie counted. Blood testing before meals and two hours after...

I'm currently using the Omnipod

Hi folks, I'm having a disastrous day. I was on an Omnipod, Libre2 plus closed loop system. Omnipod said the Libre 2 plus wasn't right for me because the sensor keeps failing, often 6/7 times a day for up to an hour at a time. Cambridge no longer fund DexcomG6 and I managed to successfully...

The manufacturer does not recommend going thru x-rays or scanners with a Libre sensor attached to your body. It might be ok, it might fail. Any spares in the boxes are ok to go thru x-ray. You can get a CAA letter and a GP letter to confirm that you are wearing a medical device and should be...

I don't know why I said I was diagnosed 25 years ago, it was 45 years. To be fair I had just put my eye drops and my sight was fuzzy. ☹️

Oh Abigail, I'm so sorry to hear how you are feeling. I was also diagnosed 25 years ago on Christmas eve. I was an adult in my late twenties when I was diagnosed. Your consultant doesn't sound at all helpful, or dare I say knowledgeable. I don't know of any type 1 who is only on 2 injections a...

I remember those horrible syringes and needles well. Testing your urine for sugar in that little test tube was another delight. I was diagnosed 45 years ago on Christmas eve. The modern tech makes life a lot easier.

This is interesting for me.i have been using Libre for many years. When my consultant agreed to a closed loop I asked for a Dexcom but Cambridge wouldn't find it. I've been having more and more problems with my Libre 2 Plus not connecting with my Omnipod. I was told by the helpline today that I...

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I am finding this interesting, I wanted Dexcom because of the variety of sites it could be placed, but Cambridge would only fund the Libre 2 plus. I am 72 and have trouble/pain with both my shoulders and find it difficult placing the Libre on the back of my arms and the Omnipod in sight of it...

I was diagnosed type one on Christmas Eve 1980. I'd been very busy at work and under quite a lot of stress but I don't think that was the trigger. I had been experiencing the classic symptoms of hyperglycemia for several weeks. Extreme weight loss, unquenchable thirst tiredness. Life with type...

I think the suggestion to ring 111 is a good one. Unfortunately it isn't a brilliant service but a friend of mine with a very poorly 80 year old husband got an excellent service and the doctor stayed on the line whilst she took his blood pressure etc. Good luck and keep strong. I also think it's...

Thank Richard F you for this. I had been looking for a phone compatible with Dexcom and Omnipod. I even discussed with the Omnipod rep about needing a new phone. Then Cambridge stopped awarding Dexcom and I've got the Libre 2 plus. It was whilst talking to an American Omnipod adviser that I...

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I've finally got funding for the Omnipod 5 and Libre 2 Plus closed loop system. I'm looking to buy a new android phone and the Samsung Galaxy S23 is compatible. Is anybody out there successfully using that combination?? Thank you.

Hi everyone, Thank you for your responses. I have now discovered, but this is hearsay, that Cambridge are no longer issuing Dexcoms with closed loops to anybody. The Libre 2 plus is cheaper. They are still issuing Omnipod 5. My new diabetes nurse has ordered an Omnipod 5 for me to see what...

I know several people using the Omnipod/Dexcom closed loop in Peterborough. I am not aware of them being offered any other closed loop systems.