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<blockquote data-quote="Tonto73" data-source="post: 2192273" data-attributes="member: 487762"><p>Great memories ( or not so great ). Been type one since 1977, a test pilot for u100, a computerised dose calculator and yes that was DOS with a huge desktop PC from the university, first insulin pump in 1986 ( Nordisk Infuser ); you could change the dose with a screwdriver and the butterfly cannula “stabbed” every time you bent over. I remember Rand Rocket glass syringes, alcohol sterilisation, the evil Autolet and urine chemistry sets that fizzed and got hot. ( kind of exciting when you are 4 years old). </p><p></p><p>Fresca and Diet Pepsi or water were the only options ( TAB was awful IMHO ) Jackson’s of Devon sweets and Orbit were the only “allowed” sweets. And everything was measured in Bread units or egg sized potatoes. </p><p></p><p>Thankfully my parents didn’t let Diabetes slow me down and the British Diabetic Association and my Consultant ( Dr Peter Swift at LGH ) made sure Summer Camps were a real adventure with education, adventure and safety. </p><p></p><p>These days I have a smart pump, CGM, ultra fast insulin, 4 kids, all my extremities, good vision, a motorbike for my adventuring and a job that takes me round the globe. I spend my work days designing smart drug delivery systems and patient engagement solutions. </p><p></p><p>I know I’m lucky and my condition is stable and for some people it’s a tough journey; but it is so much easier to live with today than 40+ years ago. Bruises all over arms and legs from horse (elephant) needles, scabby fingertips and endless hospital visits ( not all scheduled ) are a distant memory. </p><p></p><p>Many thanks to the discovery of insulin and the first human injection in 1922. Also all the ongoing work in Pharma and MedTech to make life easier for all of us living with ( owning ) diabetes. A big thanks to what was the British Diabetic Association, now Diabetes UK for all the good you have done and continue to do. </p><p></p><p> Hopefully there will be a vaccine one day - in the mean time, cautiously, PARTY ON! Or for the less gregarious “Keep on Keeping On” ;-).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tonto73, post: 2192273, member: 487762"] Great memories ( or not so great ). Been type one since 1977, a test pilot for u100, a computerised dose calculator and yes that was DOS with a huge desktop PC from the university, first insulin pump in 1986 ( Nordisk Infuser ); you could change the dose with a screwdriver and the butterfly cannula “stabbed” every time you bent over. I remember Rand Rocket glass syringes, alcohol sterilisation, the evil Autolet and urine chemistry sets that fizzed and got hot. ( kind of exciting when you are 4 years old). Fresca and Diet Pepsi or water were the only options ( TAB was awful IMHO ) Jackson’s of Devon sweets and Orbit were the only “allowed” sweets. And everything was measured in Bread units or egg sized potatoes. Thankfully my parents didn’t let Diabetes slow me down and the British Diabetic Association and my Consultant ( Dr Peter Swift at LGH ) made sure Summer Camps were a real adventure with education, adventure and safety. These days I have a smart pump, CGM, ultra fast insulin, 4 kids, all my extremities, good vision, a motorbike for my adventuring and a job that takes me round the globe. I spend my work days designing smart drug delivery systems and patient engagement solutions. I know I’m lucky and my condition is stable and for some people it’s a tough journey; but it is so much easier to live with today than 40+ years ago. Bruises all over arms and legs from horse (elephant) needles, scabby fingertips and endless hospital visits ( not all scheduled ) are a distant memory. Many thanks to the discovery of insulin and the first human injection in 1922. Also all the ongoing work in Pharma and MedTech to make life easier for all of us living with ( owning ) diabetes. A big thanks to what was the British Diabetic Association, now Diabetes UK for all the good you have done and continue to do. Hopefully there will be a vaccine one day - in the mean time, cautiously, PARTY ON! Or for the less gregarious “Keep on Keeping On” ;-). [/QUOTE]
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