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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    Right on my first birthday, 27 years ago. By my mum, who's a doctor. When I was diagnosed, didn't have any family history of diabetes. Now my brother and my mum have diabetes. 5 years ago I diagnosed my brother, and got him started on Novorapid and Lantus before he could get an appointment to...
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    New to pumping - Question about hair.

    Thanks for the info, I'm not looking forward to shaving my belly, but that seems to be a good trade to get an insulin pump!
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    New to pumping - Question about hair.

    Hi All, I'm brand new here, so be gentle! I'm a Type 1 diabetic, have been type 1 for the last 27 years, and after changing PCT, the new hospital has put me on a pump, which I'm due to start in 2 weeks! Exciting! A question about the infusion sets - I have a ... well a hairy belly. Like...