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    Testing strips - how many do you get?

    I get 250 each month which seems about right, but can reorder if necessary. Like you I use an Accu-Check meter and it is great to have all the bolus info based on current BG, carbs as well as any active insulin. So that is a test every time you have a meal. Also we are advised to test every...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Hi Brett I have set the reminder for after a hypo to retest after 10 minutes. The purpose of this is to make me wait a full 10 minutes before retesting. However the prompt only works intermittently. I have now had four handsets and had this problem on each one (but it was not the reason for...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Poat Hypo Retest set but working intermittently I am now six months into using my Accu-Chek Combo pump and would not want to be off a pump now. I particularly like being able to dose through blue tooth, making use of the correction doses, active insulin and events. Using the pump has removed...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Intermittent erro on post hypo retest warning I am now six months into using my Accu-Chek Combo pump and would not want to be off a pump now. I particularly like being able to dose through blue tooth, making use of the correction doses, active insulin and events. Using the pump has removed all...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    I am now two months into using the Accu-Chek Combo, and I am very happy with it and would not want to go back to MDI. I am making good use of the different bolus options, and Temporary Basal Rates for unplanned activities. Thanks for all the info in the forum which helped so much at the start...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    How did people manage without computers. All this advice is so helpful and it is the practical bits about actually doing it rather than the theory. THnaks to you all fo advice on bubbles and back flow. I have not been priming after a shower but will do so tomorrow morning. On the Rapid D link...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Thanks Lindesay I already feel like I am heading for more control even though I will have a time of adjusting the rates. I have heard nothing but positive feedback regarding the Accu-Check Combo, and the support line have been great with useful tips. I have successfuly dropped the cannula...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Thanks Chas I have disconnected for shower each day without a problem so far. Just spotted bubbles in cartridge but not worried so long as pump is up the right way. Not sure what happens at night and that may account for the high this morning, or it may be that the Basal rate needing...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Thank you. It all sounds very logical once you know what you are doing. It just seems a lot to take in at the start. Timing baths with change of set sounds a very simple solution. I have now oredered some caps ready for swimming, so another thing sorted out. I did my first exercise class...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    Mild panic. I am on my second day of pumping I have the steel cannula so a short length of tubing remains attached even when disconnected from the pump and this contains some insulin, and on my Basal rate this will last for quite a while when reconnected I have just had a hot bath, but I...
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    ACCU-CHEK combo pump

    I received my pump yesterday and start training on Monday. Yipeeeeeeee. Time to look through the manual and looking forward to starting. The positive messages about these pumps on here are very encouraging I know that we will be presented with lots of decisions on Monday like - which infusion...
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    Do larger than ususal doses effect release of insulin?

    Hello all The levels were up and down again yesterday and now finally the cold has arrived, as suggested by a couple of you. So I have upped the basal rate a bit and all is level again. Also just got my lowest HbA1c back fro ages so feeling a lot better even if a bit bunged up. Thanks for all...
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    Do larger than ususal doses effect release of insulin?

    Thanks for all the helpful ideas I was back to normal (6.5) this morning after two correction doses in the night. But its lunchtime I am high again, even thought I had my normal breakfast and normal dose, so I know that there is no problem with Carb counting or anything else. Some sniffles so...
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    Worrying comment

    I was diagnosed with Type 1 at age of 53 and was delighted when the retinopathy clinic told me that I was a lot less likely to develop complications than those diagnosed at a younger age as 'I had less time to do so'. A polite way of telling me I was old. It does depend on good control but...
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    Do larger than ususal doses effect release of insulin?

    I have suddenly had unexplained highs all evening and now mild ketones. I started at 6.8 before my evening meal. My meal was a lot larger than usual so I injected a mich higher dose that I usually do (10 units) I am very sensitive to insulin so my BI is only 15 units a day Since the meal I have...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Introductions Hi I am Sue aged 58 and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 5 years ago. My last HbA1c was 7.6 (Yes I still convert back) I am about to go on a pump with the introduction next week. A little nervous about it but looking forward to a more flexibility now that life is less...