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There’s three: omnipod, cellnovo & accu-chek solo. But check what’s available in your area as many CCGs don’t offer patch pumps unfortunately.

I only ever drink fresh espresso and this has no impact on me (that I’ve noticed), and I drink it throughout the day from first thing at morning through to evening. (Also doesn’t do much to keep me awake!) Will have to do some nasal testing soon so when it’s all in order I might have to...

The CAA currently allow pilots that already held the medical before diagnosis to be fit to fly. Hopefully some time in the future this will change to allow new medicals to be passed too. Things are certainly moving in the right direction. I started working toward my PPL a few years ago and...

I’m type one with background retinopathy in one eye and sometimes get these. I had laser surgery a couple of years ago (lasik for correction so I don’t need glasses) and get it a little more often since then. Had it checked several times and have been told it’s nothing to worry about and is...

You can do much more than you think as type 1. I’ve done Police...hated it! Now I’m working as Airline Cabin Crew. There are even Type 1 airline pilots out there!

Thank you both, will definitely try the nuts, do you have any good suppliers for macadamia nuts? Just ordered 1kg almonds and 500g Brazil nuts but macadamia seem very pricey for the same quantity!

Hi all, I have asked to see a dietitian but can’t until I’ve been referred at my next clinic appointment in November. I have always struggled to maintain my weight, I am quite slim at 5’10” tall and now only weigh 10st7lbs. Since going low carb I am losing even more weight that I don’t want...

Do you know how to start a private message? I can’t find it but have a number I can send to you

It did take a lot of chasing from me to get an appointment. I was referred to pump clinic at beginning of July, and have been chasing ever since! Try calling the booking clerk, might take several attempts but I finally spoke to a lady that was very helpful and booked the appointment. How are...

I did have an appointment with DR Obuobie approx 5 years ago when I first enquired and was placed on the carb counting course but never followed it up after that. I have an appointment at the pump clinic at the end of sept and was just wondering what the process is following this.

Hi all, just wondering if there are any pump users on here within the Aneurin Bevan area (Newport) that could share your experience on getting a pump? I’ve just been referred to the consultant that deals with the pumps, having been told by my previous consultant that I would be a good candidate...