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Hi Minnie Did you go through the body scanner with your pump on, and if so did it affect it

Hi medusa41, when you had to go through the body scanner, did you take your pump off or leave it on. If you left it on, was you pump ok Thanks

Hi Guys, I know this has been asked loads of times. But I travel quite a bit, and getting a right pain explaining about the pump to airport security staff. I know the manufactures say you should not go through the body scanners ( the metal detectors are fine) - but really does it damage the...

Hi all, I do a lot of travelling esp in the states. I have an animas vibe pump with Dexcom sensors and I know the manufactures say not to go through the the new body scanners they have I just want to know has anybody done this, as requesting a pat down etc, seems to be causing more and more...

That great thanks - ball park do you know how long it takes to get your Basal amounts right on the pump - sorry for all the questions just all new to this Cheers

HI En HI Engineer 88 thanks for that - when you use a Temp basal rate for exercise, is this enough to cover the exercise and afterwards or do you still need to take extra carbs on

HI, I am just a week on the Vibe, and just trying to work out my Basal rates at different times of the day etc - I know this can take some time. But just a quick question, i would usually go to the gym a couple of times a week, but the DSN told me not to exercise till we had correct basal rates...

Hi dusty, Thanks for the reply, as a matter of interest, how long did it take you to get the pump Cheers

Cheers guys, thanks for the info

Ok, so anyone with type 1 being skiing lately, any tips, and how have they found it. I have skied a couple of times before, but just diagnosed recently, so i am interested to hear how other people have dealt with it, as I am a little concerned I won't be able to do it any more, advice please -...

Also is it better to drink low carb beers, like coors lite

Hi, regarding a type 1, just seeing what the situation is regarding alcohol, I know you are not suppose to have 2-3 units on one day, etc. But occasionally you may find yourself having a good few pints on a night out, is this still possible ? Or should you stick to just 2 or 3 pints on a night...

Hi, I have just been diagnosed type 1, and I know it's very early on, but I was enquiring about a pump once I have done the DAFNYE course etc, my team in the hospital are telling me that's years down the road. I am 35, and just wondering how long other people waited

Cheers thanks for that- I think your right

Hi, I am a type 1, and my team in the hospital told me I had to have diabetes for min. One year before I could attend a DAFNYE course, does anyone know if this is true-thanks

Ok, so anyone with type 1 being skiing lately, any tips, and how have they found it. I have skied a couple of times before, but just diagnosed recently, so i am interested to hear how other people have dealt with it, as I am a little concerned I won't be able to do it any more, advice please -...

Hi, it's my first Xmas as a type 1 as well, just want to know the story with the stuffing, I usually have sausage stuffing, is it something I should be aware of, thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Cheers. Warden thanks for that , I suppose it's just a learning curve Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, I am newly diagnosed type 1, and am just trying to find out how many carbs should I be eating a day. And for breakfast , lunch, dinner. At the moment I am averaging about. 220g carbs a day- can anyone please advise Thanks