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I have been using an insulin pump for 6 years , I have been advised that I need to replace my insulin pens as mine are very old at least 10 years , I use nova rapid although very small amounts , I have no idea what pens are available, I prefer pens that are not prefilled as there is a...

I put my usual script into pharmacy for novarapid 4 th sept , just spoke to pharmacy again still unable to get any insulin , are other people having problems ? Been advised to speak to Drs tomorrow for a back up plan

Which areas are using the t slim , and what is customer support like ?

I am only just starting to learn about looping , I have to change from animas vibe , choice is Ypsomed , Medtronic 640 and combo or insight pumps . I use Libre and considering MM ( waiting to see when MM2 is released) which pump is the best to go forward with looping . I can’t afford long term...

I am due to a new pump currently using the Vibe , the clinic has agreed to fund the Medtronic 640g , is this a pump suitable for looping ? I use Libre , .there must be posts somewhere that explains looping so if someone would point me in the right direction I be very happy , also what pumps do...

I am type1 using a Amina’s Vibe pump which is nearing end of warranty , use freestyle Libre but would like to start using MiaoMiao , but not sure what apps it works with Spike? I have iphone7 but could use my partners Samsung , also I know it MM news recharging every 2 was but the mm reader how...

I have to replace my amines vibe pump , I have a choice of Roche combo , Roche insight and ypsomed any views would be appreciated . Pros and cons . It might be helpful that I am outside a lot with hobbies including being on shooting estates , and around water beach , kayaking and sun worshipping...

Has anyone managed to have a prescription for free style libre in Cornwall from their gp? my gp is happy to prescribe them but the lady (pharmist)who works at surgery dealing with prescription has found them but I think she has got the wrong item , think she is looking at test strips although...

been using this meteor it is brilliant all in one small gadget, it has a small plug in adapter that plugs into phone , need to download an app for either IOS or android the meter that test BSis slightly bigger than thumb nail , the strips as is the finger pricked are encase in a plastic tube...

Great news have got my driving licence back after it was revoked, pretty sure starting pump therapy end of last year helped, a very happy Cornish chick

Exciting news today , my DSN at hospital has given me a date to start on my pump, next weds , will start on insulin so the long long wait is over, but only a month from agreeing to pump therapy to starting it , hopefully it won't take long to get my driving licence back , filled in the...

Had some really good news , I am finally going to have a pump (9 years ) been trying , even moved hospitals for my diabetes care ( best thing I did ) , I have a choice of medrontric 640g , Aminas Vibe , and Roche combo / insight , can anybody answer how long they have been on these pumps and...

Been experiencing a lot of hypos and highs , seen DSN today and has changed me to EXPERT meter, have pre loaded the machine , but althought we did a BG test before I left we were interrupted and I not sure what I do next, so tomorrow morning at breakfast I will be having 17 g of carbs , I...

Just went to the Boots chemist to collect my prescription of Insulin , the assistant gave me the package as I usually do I checked all my items that I requested were there before I left so I could put a repeat in if needed. What I found was my insulin and thus question where she got it from ...

Was due to attend Royal Devon &Exeter hospital on Monday for week long course of DAFNE , had pre assessment with nurse over phone at 4pm so booked and paid for accommodation at 4.30(as 220 miles round journey there and back to hospital )at4.45 pm get phone call saying course has been cancelled...

Just had a letter informing me that my licence has been revoked for 12 months, I think it is because my partner said at my last hospital appointment that he call an ambulance when I had a hypo, he is new to this diabetes roller coaster and panicked. I now will have to leave my job as I live in a...

I have my 1st appointment at Exeter hospital in 10 days to see Mr Daly in the pump clinic, hopefully he will agree that a pump may be the way forward to getting better control of my diabetes, have been refused by the consultant at my local hospital , and I was wondering if Exeter give choice of...

I just had a appointment at a new hospital EXETER as unhappy with care at nearest hospital re diabetes care, DSN feels that a pump will help me with better diabetes control and fulfil NICE guidelines, but the doctor / consultant wants me to redo a carb course as the one I attended 5years ago...

Have asked to have diabetic care at Royal Devon &Exeter Hospital but have been given a choice of two consultants, I have been trying to get an insulin pump for 5 years and the consultant at the hospital in Cornwall I see has given me different reasons why I can not have one although I fulfil...

What do I have to have to get a pump? First I have hypos without warning , so fulfil requirement then the funding at my pct is cut , so no pump ! Have serious complications so referred to consultant who says my hac1 are to high for a pump! And the waiting time is long, can t tell me how long as...