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This although it doesn't specify T1 or T2 and age: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/14/one-in-four-people-who-died-in-uk-hospitals-with-covid-19-had-diabetes

Hi @noblehead, it seems my bolus have increased overall across my day which is something I wasn't expecting at all. I've had to adjust my basel rate so I get more insulin from 5am to midday and I guess I'm kinda in the "adjust and experiment" phase. I just cant help thinking that things seem to...

Thanks for the info @himtoo, its very much appreciated!

Hi, Ive been using the OnmiPod for about 2 months now and initially found that I required much less insulin when bolus before meals. Previous to using the OmniPod I would typically take 4 units of Humalog (via Pen) to cover my standards two slices of toast, which has been the same for years...

Ive been using an OmniPod for 2 months now, after 40 odd years injecting, and I love it. For me, the lack of pipe work was a big pull. Ive had a fee minor issues with my own insulin absorption at some sites but, apart from that, its superb. I've worn mine in 30+ degrees heat, been cycling and...

Nice idea but actually, concentrating on "Diabetic food" might sounds like a good approach but a "Diabetic Friendly" menu would be much better. An approach (as I LOVE street food) would be to have dietary information displayed with each product. You know, number of carbs, protein, fat etc. And I...

The NHS will be in trouble is Boris becomes leader. Boris Johnson saying "People should have to pay for services", so they "value them more", and Tory MEP for South East England Daniel Hannam describing the NHS as a "60-year-old mistake". I agree that the service is under pressure and...

T1 since 1979. Recently moved to an OmniPod and I seem to have found the future! (that with a Freestyle Libre)

T1 sine 1979. Recently moved to an OmniPod and I seem to have found the future!

Ive had no problems with my OmniPod although I am very new to it. Ive only used stomach and upper arms although I'm considering lower back and thighs. If anyone has any thoughts or tips I'd be grateful!

Hi all, I don't usually post in forums or talk about my diabetes and its many complications BUT having read the topic here I feel that perhaps my experience with diabetes and advanced retinopathy might help here. Ive been T1 diabetic since 1979 - diagnosed at 10 when injections were taken once...