We have a lot of prime errors, including one this morning, but we know the problem. Ours are caused by temperature and as it's winter down here...
Hi there, We get our Animas supplies on prescription so not sure if you can buy them. The local supplier is NZMS but they are based in...
Hi Elizabeth, I just wanted to add my encouragement along with everyone else's. I have lots I could say but essentially it all boils down to...
This is refreshing. I've read a lot on here about endos that take the opposite view that children need to be much older before pumping. My son was...
Sorry I'm coming to this a week late but I did a little research on this a while ago. Here in New Zealand last year the government agency that...
Fred Sanger, one of only four people to have won two Nobel Prizes, died on Tuesday. While not a huge name in diabetes circles, his early work is...
Sorry Jane, that came across badly. I know you know the situation all too well! My comment was aimed at anyone reading this thinking that if a...
That's the point Jane. The claim that the meters meet ISO standards is based solely on manufacturer statements and manufacturer-funded studies....
I'd recommend a pump as you can give tiny amounts of insulin that couldn't be achieved on injections without diluting insulin. We use combo...
When our son was first diagnosed his fingers were so tiny it was impractical to even attempt finger pricks so initially we used heels then moved...
My wife found CWD when we were trying to find somebody else in the same position as us. It was a month or two before we got a result. I've posted...
Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention. I believe it is the single biggest issue currently facing diabetics. Not just in the US but...
I see I've come across this thread after you've made your decision but I'll chip in anyway! My son started on a pump at 10 days old. We went...
Forgive me the indulgence of a proud father, here's a piece on my son from the local paper.
It should also be noted as a caveat that this study was funded by Roche so it might be expected that Accu-Chek meters look good. However,...
Yes, it's a bit steep isn't it? I've been trying to find a way to post the new standard without breaking any copyright. This study is freely...
Thanks for this Ellen This point has particular resonance for those of us in New Zealand where the medicines funding body decided last year on...
Hi Jacky, Yours is a very timely...er ...rant! As mentioned by others the new ISO standard will be coming into effect soon. The technical...
Good point. It makes sense as Meg is not having problems during her run but shortly afterwards which suggests to me that she is not running low...
Hi Meg, I hadn't read this thread until now as my diabetic son is only 5yo so not sure how much I could add. However, due to the nature of my...
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