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Insulin Pumps Technology 

Animas Vibe Insulin Pump User Reviews 2016

June 3, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Animas, Animas Vibe, Insulin Pump Reviews, Product Reviews

Below you will find real life reviews of the Animas Vibe Insulin Pump, submitted by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. Choosing an insulin pump is a big decision and we hope that these reviews will help you to decide which is the right insulin pump for you and your family and hopefully you

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Omnipod Insulin Pump
Insulin Pumps Technology 

Omnipod Insulin Pump User Reviews

June 3, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Insulin Pump Reviews, Omnipod Insulin Pump, Product Reviews

Take a look below to find out what real life users think about the Omnipod Insulin Pump. Here users have reviewed the Omnipod to help others trying to choose the right pump for them. Find out the pro’s and con’s to help you in your decision.

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Medtronic 640G Insulin Pump
Insulin Pumps Technology 

Medtronic 640g Insulin Pump User Reviews 2016

June 3, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Insulin Pump Reviews, Medtronic, Product Reviews

Below you will find reviews of the Medtronic 640g Insulin Pump, all these reviews have been supplied by parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes. We asked users what they love about the Medtronic 640, read all the pro’s and cons here. We hope you find these reviews useful we know how hard it can

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Insulin Pumps Technology 

New Animas Insulin Pump 2016

June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 adminT1 2 Comments Animas, Animas Vibe

Details are fast emerging around the web, regarding a new Animas Insulin pump, and it sounds amazing. Technology is moving fast in the world of insulin pumps, until now the Medtronic 640g had the cutting edge with new technology, when used in conjunction with Medtronic’s CGM system, it’s low glucose suspend feature was a selling

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Dexcom G5 CGMS
CGMS Freestyle Libre Technology 

Dexcom G5 Vs Freestyle Libre 2016

May 31, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Dexcom, Dexcom G5, Freestyle Libre

Are you trying to decide between the Dexcom G5 CGM and the Freestyle Libre, flash glucose monitoring system? We are here to help. My son spent a year wearing the Freestyle Libre, and 3 months wearing the Dexcom G5. Now we are ready to outline the pro’s and con’s of each as we compare them

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Dexcom g5 Display
CGMS Technology Type 1 News 

New Dexcom CGM Prices For The UK

May 19, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 2 Comments Dexcom

Exciting news for those in the UK that are using the Dexcom CGMS, or those who are considering purchasing a constant glucose monitoring system, on Friday 13th May, Dexcom announced that from Monday 15th May 2016 they would be supplying customers directly in the UK and they also announced new Dexcom CGM prices for the

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Advice For Newly Diagnosed Families Benefits 

New DLA Guidelines For Children With Type 1 Diabetes

May 17, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment DLA

Today is a victorious day for the Type 1 community. The DWP have finally published the New DLA Guidelines for Children With Type 1 Diabetes. Wondering what this means for you and your child? Let me explain. Children with Type 1 Diabetes are entitled to DLA (Disability Living Allowance) but the awards can be very

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Type 1 Teens 

Type 1 Diabetes & Alcohol

March 28, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Alcohol, Hypos

Type 1 Diabetes & Alcohol are not a good cocktail…they don’t mix well. Worse than that they can be a downright dangerous, lethal cocktail. The purpose of this post is not to preach, but to prepare parents of what to expect when alcohol becomes part of their teenagers life and to give some tips on

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Blog Posts & Personal Experiences Blood Glucose Control HBA1C 

What Is A Good HBA1C For Children?

March 24, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 1 Comment

What is a good HBA1C for children with Type 1 Diabetes? You might be suprised by my answer, bare with me on this one, I’ve had an epiphany! Let’s get the facts out of the way first, NICE Guidelines have recently changed, reducing the target HBA1C from 7.5% (58) to 6.5% (48). Currently less than

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Blog Posts & Personal Experiences Diet Type 1 News 

The Sugar Tax & Type 1 Diabetes

March 17, 2016January 24, 2017 adminT1 0 Comment Sugar Tax

So yesterday it was announced by George Osborne that the government were introducing a new Sugar Tax, a subject that has been hotly debated by the Type 1 Diabetes community. Many people feel that children with Type 1 Diabetes who require fast acting sugar during a hypo are being penalized. The idea behind the Sugar

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