insulin pump

Hi all, I'm in the process of choosing a new insulin pump and I'm strongly considering the Ypsopump. Does anyone use this and can provide a review? I'm currently on a Medtronic pump. I like Medtronic, but I was attracted to the smaller size of the Ypsopump. Thanks! Tegan

So I have been to my diabetes check today and I got great news, I have managed to lower my Hba1c to 6.8 ! I'm thrilled about the level, even if I know there's still a lot to improve within my care due to hypos I get too often, but hoping to maintain the level with less hypos and the hypers that...

Hi! I use the medtronic minimed 640 pump. I am having real issues with the mio infusion sets and sets in general. My body rejects sites after two days. They become painful, inflamed and swollen. After removing the site that part of my abdomen hurts for several days. My 'DSN ' (she was a...

In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...

hi! I’ve recently started on the omnipod and as much as I love it I’ve been finding I’m not feeling myself dropping low very often If I do drop I either don’t feel it or I don’t feel it until I’m incredibly low Did anyone else feel this when they changed pumps? Any tips? Thanks!

Hi guys, I am in the process of upgrading my insulin pump on the NHS and of the list of pump potions I have narrowed my choices between the omnipod and the Medtronic 640G. I wondered if anyone had been on either of these and had some reviews for me, I am unsure which would be better. Also...

Hello, I have type 1 and use an insulin pump. I go to a diabetes clinic at the hospital and have only once gone to a diabetes clinic at a GP surgery, before I was referred to the hospital clinic after moving house. It was a waste of time. I didn't use a pump at that point. I moved to a different...

Hi guys, T1 here. I have a question about your basal rates - would anyone of you insulin pumpers would be able to share with me your sample basal rate per 24h so I can compare it with mine? I've heard that it's better off to have even basal throughout the day (i.e. 8am 1u 9am 0.9u 10am 0.8...

Hey guys, My pump (Animas Vibe) is coming to the end of its warranty period :( I have been offered the choice of either a Medtronic 640g or a Omnipod. I am just looking around and see what people say about the Omnipods. I have been on a tubed pump for 8 years and I know what I can, can't...

Hi guys, I guess Im here because I really just need help. I am a type 1 diabetic with a pump for the last 18 months. I love the pump it is easier to use and stuff, but I think I am kinda blaming that for me being stuck at the same weight. Ive been diabetic for 21 years. The start of the year...

Hello everyone ! Is it possible that after changing infusion set or reservoir some insulin gets to the body ? It's especially annoying issue during the summer, and sometimes it caused serious hipoglicemia (52 mg/dl) after changing infusion set. Or it's more likely that this situations are fault...

Hello everyone! I have a question about the work of a radiologist if I wear an insulin pump and if I'm a type 1 diabetic, obviously. I know they are always exposed to radiation, but they are always in separate rooms and I do not think this has any effect on the insulin pump or is not it true? If...

Hi all. I have looked around the forum for answers to my question, but not had any luck. So if this questiin has already been asked and/or answered, please leave a link and i will remove this thread. I'm finding working out at the gym more and more annoying with my pump connected, as i tends...

Hi all, So I have been using the freestyle libre for about six months and I love it, I don't know how I got by without it before! In my last meeting with the doctor I was told the best way forward for my control was to go onto the pump, this was for various reasons including high bloodtests...

Not too long ago, I was at an education night for insulin pump users in my area. The discussion was on low carb diet and how it can help with type 1 diabetes. Has anyone tried it? I've been thinking about it since the session because I always thought it was a bad idea for a type 1 but it all...

Hello, are any of you in possesion of tables for basal testing on insulin pumps from NHS? My diabetes team supposed to send me some but I didn't get any yet and I want to start my tests asap. Thanks for all the responses.

Hi all, my wife has gotten a CGM lately and her skin is itchy and red because of the patch used for the sensor. Do you have any advice or any solutions for her? Anyone maybe can recommend some anti allergic patch as a replacement, or some good creame? Cheers!

Hello again! All your replies were extremely helpful and you gave us a lot of info about moving to the UK. My fiance talked to the GP today and he found out even more. But there is something that terrified me a little bit and I would love to hear your opinions and experiences on that. She told...

Hello everybody! :) My name is Mantha and I've been a Type 1 Diabetic since 31.12.1994! I've been using an insulin pump (Medtronic Minimed 640G) since 2012. Multiple Sclerosis also came into my life in May 2014. This is going to be sort of a long post and I am really sorry for that. But I am...

Hi Everyone, I am a Type 1 diabetic on a pump and have a question about insulin storage. If unopened insulin reaches room temperature (Novorapid Aspart) can it be put back into the fridge and stored without it breaking down and losing it's potency for the shelf life of the vial/cartridge? In...