insulin pump

Hey everyone, I’m a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic. It’s not something I’m thinking about starting immediately as I know I’m newly diagnosed and will probably need some time to adjust. However injections are really getting me down, at first they were pretty simple and easy but over the past...

Hi All, Having had T1D for some 40 years, I’ve hit a wall with how hard I can change and implement my efforts to keep diabetes in a good place … now for my new phase on the Tslim pump alongside the dexcom cgm. I’d like to hear from you, if you have the same pump/cgm combination, to share on...

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Hello guys, I am new here so i am still confused. I've been with T1 since i was 6 (15 years ago) and i recently started thinking about insulin pumps. I really like the Omnipod Dash system but i do not know how i can buy it, does NHS help with the cost, who can i ask for help and management of...

Hi all, I was wondering if you could explain the eligibility to me regarding pumps on the Nhs my Hba1c was 148 and it’s now 122. I know this is extremely high I’m newly diagnosed and awaiting my first appointment at the diabetes clinic so I was wondering if it’s worth asking about the pumps or...

Hi all New here so long story (sorry) I have had type 2 since 2013, but last year I was diagnosed with EPI (Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) I am under investigation to see if this was caused by autoimmune pancreases or not, but, was told on last admission to hospital that my pancreas was...

Hi all, I have had t1d for 19 years (i'm 23). I am considering writing my dissertation for my fashion BA course about insulin pumps, and how fashion can be more accessible for those who wear them. Personally I take injections. I have tried the pump once for about a month, but its hard to...

Thought some members may find this useful. It lists all diabetes medication eg. tablets, non-insulin injectable and insulin and provides details of side affects, duration times of insulin, manufacturers, brand names... It also lists different kit and devices with thorough details about...

Does anyone else get fed up wearing a pump?... or is it just me? This time of year especially( but all year round too) I find it such a pain. I'm quite slim and no matter where i put it it sticks out or gets in the way. Just a general ball and chain feeling. I have tried lots of bands cases/...

Hi everyone :) I’m Kathy and I’ve been T1 for 18yrs this year (hence the “Not so”). Looking forward to connecting with some other diabetics and HCPs with the condition. Hope to meet some of you here xx

Hi everyone I’m on here for some advice in regards to my options. I’m a T1 (~18yrs) and a pumper (~10yrs) and have been under hospital care for clinic appointments etc. which I usually attend every 3-4mo (a stipulation of having the pump). Regardless of my control I have only ever once missed...

Hi Everyone, Has anybody caught this in the news? The new medtronic virtual pancreas? The 670g closed loop insulin pump. I wrote to them last week asking if I could buy one...unfortunately it's not being sold yet in the UK so their answer was no, for now anyway. From what I have read it self...

Hello! I have been Diabetic for over 12 years now and my sugar control has dramatically improved since going on an insulin pump last year. This is great and I thought it would reduce my daily tiredness battle.... but it hasn't and I feel lethargic throughout the day on a regular basis. I have...

Hi, I have Type 1 Diabetes and have lived with it for the past 40 years. I use a Medtronic pump and CGM. One of my biggest problems right now is that Im just not interested in eating, not just carbs, but anything. On a good day I can manage one, sometimes two meals a day but no more. Has...

Hi all, This is my first post here. My name is Leanne, I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 20 years and started using the Accu-Chek Insight pump in April 2016. I was wondering if anybody knew of steadfast rules surrounding daylight time saving and updating pump settings? A general internet search...

im just wondering what makes you eligible for a pump??

Hi, I'm looking for a Daphne course for my son. He will be attending Canterbury University in Kent, this September. Does anybody know of any contacts to see if courses can be held in that area. At the moment he lives in Dartford, Kent but he is relocating and living on campus at Canterbury...

DIABETIC schoolgirl Phoebe Parkin has raised more than £1,000 to help pay for special treatment for youngsters with the same condition. The 15-year-old was told she would have to inject her medication five times a day for the rest of her life after being diagnosed with type one diabetes five...