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Hello, I've had my pump (Roche insight) for nearly two months now and use the flex link plus Cannulas and the link assist plus to put them in. I do a lot of weight training and have not much body fat-I'm finding that every cannula is hurting, with some being really really painful when newly...

Hi all, I got my pump last Tuesday and have done two cannula changes so far and when I peel the sticker off it's agony! Ha ha if we could just rip it off in one quick movement then that would be great but cos we have to pull it out straight, peeling it off slowly proper hurts! I'm probably a...

Hi everyone, After what has felt like a v v long wait (it probably wasn't really, I'm just impatient :p ) I get my Roche insight pump on Tuesday and can't wait! I have to go to a group training session for a couple hours next Tuesday and the Tuesday after. I was just wondering what to expect in...

Hi, Sorry for repeating what has been asked many many times! My DSN told me a couple months ago that I am a suitable candidate for a pump and today was told which of the three I can choose from: Roche insight Medtronic (new model coming out soon) Cellnovo Could anyone provide their...

Apologies if this has been asked a billion times! I have been accepted for a pump as a result of my intermittent hypo unawareness and random high readings despite a v active lifestyle resulting in me feeling v unwell. I have been given three options of pump: cellnova, Roche or something else...

Hello, sorry if this has been asked before! It has been suggested by my diabetic nurse that I may be a suitable candidate for a pump as I am very sensitive to insulin and suffer a lot with hypos as a result of my very active job and exercising a lot. It does have a lot of appeal-it would be nice...

Hello, I am off on my first abroad holiday to Majorca next month since being diagnosed last year. As I am only away for four days, I am taking just cabin luggage only. I know I need a letter/repeat prescription from GP for airport. Any other advice/tips I should be aware of? Can I put my...

Hi all, My diabetes has been pretty well controlled, i have had type 1 diabetes for nearly a year now and my sugar levels generally remain between 5-11. However in the past week, my sugar levels have been considerably dropping despite no change in my diet or insulin etc. and I have lost my hypo...

Hello, I have been type one since July 2013 and have had pretty good control of my diabetes with carb counting etc. my brother is diabetic too so that helps :) anyway, for breakfast I have porridge with blueberries and blackberries and is 40g of carbs therefore I have 4 units of insulin. But...