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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RichardFromHampshire" data-source="post: 133417" data-attributes="member: 23408">Hi NuggetI'm sorry to hear you are now experiencing the same DP I had (although it does sound like you have very poor service from your GP).  Don't listen to hogwash like you "should only test once a day" - maybe this could be applicable for a Type 2 but not for a Type 1.If you haven't already, I would highly recommend you get the book "Using Insulin" by John Walsh (published 2003) which discusses things in detail and ways to counter the DP.  The link to this book on Amazon is here:amazon.co.uk/Using-Insulin-Everything-Need-Success/dp/1884804853/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272458215&sr=8-1I must say since coming on to the pump, I have subsequently realised how basically uncontrolled my diabetes was before the pump.  I now count my carbs religiously and consequently am eating much smaller meals.  I think this, in addition to the pump, has helped me control my BGs better.Incidentally, I always had a good HbA1C too (6.0 at the last test) but this in no way reflected the highs and lows I was suffering.  Good luck!Richard</blockquote>

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