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Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'Diabetic Mastopathy' in the group Diabetic Complications

Hi Verity - there are so many hidden nooks and crannies here at Tudiabetes, I just discovered this now! I had posted a blog about my experience with Diabetic Mastopathy. Hopefully what occurred with me, with my doctors not knowing what was the cau...

September 29

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September 6

Alison Finney replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'CGM in UK' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics

Hi Verity, some PCTs will fund CGMS based on individual circumstances. Severe hypo unawareness and pregnancy seem to be two common ones. I'd contact Medtronic and see if their local rep can help - they'll know if any PCTs locally have funded CGMS ...

June 17

Oliver Clarke replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'CGM in UK' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics

Last i hear they dont fund them in the UK. If you have a minimed realt-time then they can cost up to £50 a week. This shocked me greatly as i agreee that it should really be funded alongside our pumps....i certainly would feel a lot better knowing...

June 16

Roger Fawcett replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'CGM in UK' in the group United Kingdom Diabetics

Hi Verity I'm Dad to Poppy (11, type 1, Medtronic 722 + CGM). We're in the process of trying to get funding for the CGM but are currently paying for this ourselves. I wondered if you managed to make any progress on this one or you have heard from...

May 6

Katrina replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'Diabetic Mastopathy' in the group Diabetic Complications

It seems to be fairly rare - not even sure if they (docs) know what causes it.

April 21

Verity Gibbons replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'Diabetic Mastopathy' in the group Diabetic Complications

I've got lump tissue in my breast. The only good thing is it isn't cancer which is the first thing I thought of. I had a quick look on the internet but I don't like reading into things like this. I have been told that I have nothing to worry about...

March 4

Alden Farber replied to Verity Gibbons's discussion 'Diabetic Mastopathy' in the group Diabetic Complications

Hi Verity What is Mastopathy? My husband is diabetic for 23 yrs; I've never heard of it.

March 3

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Hometown (where you come from):: Wallington

Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: June 23, 1983

Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value: 7.1

What glucose meter do you use?: One Touch Ultrasmart

Type of treatment you use: Pump

What pump model do you use, if any?: Paradigm 722

What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?: http://None

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: YouTube

Who referred you? (if anyone): No

What do you do for a living?: Legal Secretary

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Ok, i've started pumping

Ok so I've started pumping. Had a traumatic first night. The no insuling delivery alarm went off and had the change the set. I was in horror. I was due to go back the next day to hospital to go through changing the set but knew I had to do it on my own. I was in panic mode but read through the book and with the help of the helpline succesfully did it. Been running quite high during the day but seem to have sorted out the basal rate for night time now. I know it will take a while and understand I… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2008 at 5:51am — 5 Comments

I've got it!!!!!!!!!

Received my pump at long last, Paradigm 722 and can't wait for tomorrow to be set up. Will keep you all posted.

Posted on January 15, 2008 at 2:21am — 2 Comments

Thank you everyone

I just want to say thank you to everyone that left extremely kind messages. I have made a decision to go ahead with pumping on 16 Jan. I had previously decided to start pumping with insulin but have now realised that saline may be best for the first week. You are right, my dad would not have wanted me to delay it after waiting so long. My mum is Type 1 too and not particularly knowledgeable about diabetes so I guess that the more I learn about it, the better I will be able to help her care for h… Continue

Posted on December 30, 2007 at 4:40am — 3 Comments

Not sure what to do!!!!!!!!

Tragically my Dad died on Saturday 22 December of a heart attack. I am absolutely devastated and dont know how we will ever get over it. He was was the most amazing and fantastic, Dad, Grandad and Husband and will be missed by us greatly. I am due to go on the pump on 16 Jan but not sure whether I should go ahead with this or to put it on hold. I dont know if I can deal with it right now. I am so very very sad.

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 4:18pm — 4 Comments

Newbie

Hi all. I'm new here. I'm from UK and been a Type 1 for nearly 25 years. On MDI but going on the Paradigm 522 or 722 pump on 16 January 2008 and it just can come soon enough. Thought I would join you all to get some good expienced advice and you never know, may be able to give some too. This site looks amazing with all the support you give to each other and looking forward to being a part of it.

Posted on November 22, 2007 at 1:39pm —

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At 8:40pm on March 2, 2009, Robert said…: Hi
It is so good hearing from you! Glad to have you back and hope you and your mum are ok living in the samehouse. LOL I love my mom sooo much, but we cant live in the same house for a extended time, we are much better when I dont live with her. She will have to go stay with my sister. LOL Naw, when it comes down to it we have laredy talked about it and hopfully we got a few more years.

Your going to have to update your porifle and change your A1c average! Good numbers and looks like they will be getting even better. :o)

Who knows, with your mum and you both Diabetic, you will have to start blogging again.

Glad your back, even though you really never left us.

I wish you well

Robert

At 11:16pm on February 6, 2009, Robert said…: Hi!

Long time no see. I hope your pump is working well for you and yoru getting used to it now. Takes a while and I know mine still gives me the run around once ina while.

See you joined my Diabetic COmplications Group, thanks. Have not done alot of posting thre lately, but lots fo good people that are happy to answer qustions and chat.

I've ben very busy, it's been a rat race, but things are getting better.

Hope your doign good and it is always nice to hear from you!

I wish you well

Robert

At 10:03am on July 17, 2008, Alessandra Paganin said…: Hi Verity! I'm from UK too! Hope we'll be friends!:-) Ale

At 6:47am on February 26, 2008, Rebekah Humphrey said…: Please can we talk.

I am from Sussex and I am trying to get on the pump.

At 7:29am on February 24, 2008, Dee said…: Hi Verity,

I just spotted your post after leaving a very similar one myself. I was wondering which hospital gave you funding? My hospital is St Georges and they applied to my PCT (Croydon) last November but I am still waiting to hear back. I really would love a pump and cgm. My diabetes nurse said if I were to get funding it would be with Cozmo...Mini-med looks better to me but I'm not going to be fussy if I get funding. I figured out there would be no way I would get funding for cgm (my GP even hates prescribing blood sticks!)

Would love to hear how you are supported in the UK- all pumpers/cgm ers seem to be American/Australian.

(PS I work in Wallington at Wilson's School!)

At 1:29pm on February 20, 2008, Robert said…: Was wondering how your pumping and life has been going? Have not heard from you in about a month, cat got your tounge or just the tubing? (Stuff gets caught on everything if ya dont get it out of the way!) . :D

Been a few good but difernt months for me. fustrating most of it, btu at least not in the hospital!

Figured I woud say hello and for you not to be a stranger.

I wish you well.

Robert

At 7:53am on January 22, 2008, Jeffrey said…: I wish you the best of luck in your new journey. Know that we will be here for all the support that we can give.

At 4:12pm on December 28, 2007, Verity Gibbons said…: Hi Robert
It looks like I might be delaying the pump a little. My father tragically died of a heart attack on Saturday and we are absolutely devastated and I dont think I can take on board learning and coping with going on the pump right now. This is the worst thing that has ever happened in my life and has hit my family very bad. I will let you know what happens. I am glad you are doing ok. Keep well and will catch up soon. Verity

At 7:21am on December 21, 2007, Robert said…: Oh Man! I'm sorry it was pushed back to the 16th of January. That just sucks but I guess it comes along with the Diabetes territory. I hope the time flys by after the holidays and it gets here quicker than it actually seems. I am somewhat waiting for a specific date as well in Febuary for my races to start up again. hehe

When I got my pump, I had to wait a month to go to the doctor (he was 8 hours away) to get th elast bit of training and set up for it! Always a hurry up and wait situation huh? :)

I am doing a little better, not in the hospital yet. I am hurting some times, and it is not fun. I just am not going back to the hospital unless I have problems breathing now with the pain. I have heard from a few people that hav had the extensive surgery like Ihave and some of them have said they have hurt between 1 and 5 years after the surgery, so I might have a while to think abou this stuff . ~Laughes~ Oh well, guess I can think fo rougher situations Ihave been in, just hard to compare, this stuff is just so demanding in perfomance. But so far so good and I hope that 2008 is a little differnt, I'm tired of bein gin the hospital and missing work.

Have a great and SAFE holliday season.

I wish you well.

Robert

At 9:55pm on December 19, 2007, Robert said…: Did you get it? Did ya get it? Was hoping for a blog post to let us know how you like it or dislike it?

I know I like mine allot. Bet y alike it. :)

I wish you well.

Robert

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