Coronavirus: Advice for people living with diabetes
16 June 2020
Here are some helpful tips on what precautions you should take, and what you need to know The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that spread of the coronavirus as a pandemic in March, and and most countries have seen outbreaks. Although the UK is seeing a decline in the number of new cases and hospitalisations, we all still need to be careful and try to reduce the spread of the virus as much as possible. People with diabetes are classed by the NHS and UK Government as 'clinically vulnerable' Although this means someone with diabetes is not required to shield themselves, they are...
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The ABCs of insulin and fitness
24 June 2020
Using an insulin pump and want to exercise? Keeping tabs on your blood sugar during exercise can be as simple as A-B-C. By Tami Schoepflin, RD CDE
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Trouble-free travelling with your insulin pump
5 August 2019
Planning a trip when you have to remember essential diabetes kit can be time consuming, so we thought some travel tips and advice might come in handy. Travel checklist Remember to pack the following for your trip: Plenty of cannula and infusion sets Batteries and battery key Insulin vials (quick acting) Insulin cartridges for pump and pen Insulin pens and needles Test strips and lancets Emergency contact details Carbohydrate to treat hypos Travel letter form hospital diabetes team (or GP) explaining...
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How to live life spontaneously and say yes!
12 April 2019
Living with diabetes does not mean that you can’t be spontaneous. Of course, if you are on insulin, managing your diabetes is easier in the comfort of your own home, but going out to dine at restaurants with friends or taking a weekend getaway trip can make life more enjoyable. With a few hints and tips to arm yourself for special occasions, you should find it much easier to say yes when opportunities arise.
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Making the jump to pump
2 September 2018
Moving on to insulin pumps has transformed the lives of two sporty sisters Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ware (back left) and sister Millie (front centre), 10, were both diagnosed with Type 1 around their fifth birthdays, but it's only been in the last year that they made the change to the Accu-Chek Combo insulin pump system. “It's been amazing” “It's the best thing we have done. It's been amazing...
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The ABCs of insulin and fitness
24 June 2020
Using an insulin pump and want to exercise? Keeping tabs on your blood sugar during exercise can be as simple as A-B-C. By Tami Schoepflin, RD CDE
Read More
Trouble-free travelling with your insulin pump
5 August 2019
Planning a trip when you have to remember essential diabetes kit can be time consuming, so we thought some travel tips and advice might come in handy. Travel checklist Remember to pack the following for your trip: Plenty of cannula and infusion sets Batteries and battery key Insulin vials (quick acting) Insulin cartridges for pump and pen Insulin pens and needles Test strips and lancets Emergency contact details Carbohydrate to treat hypos Travel letter form hospital diabetes team (or GP) explaining...
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How to live life spontaneously and say yes!
12 April 2019
Living with diabetes does not mean that you can’t be spontaneous. Of course, if you are on insulin, managing your diabetes is easier in the comfort of your own home, but going out to dine at restaurants with friends or taking a weekend getaway trip can make life more enjoyable. With a few hints and tips to arm yourself for special occasions, you should find it much easier to say yes when opportunities arise.
Read More Making the jump to pump
2 September 2018
Moving on to insulin pumps has transformed the lives of two sporty sisters Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ware (back left) and sister Millie (front centre), 10, were both diagnosed with Type 1 around their fifth birthdays, but it's only been in the last year that they made the change to the Accu-Chek Combo insulin pump system. “It's been amazing” “It's the best thing we have done. It's been amazing...
Read More