Learning to drive can be a great experience that helps you be independent. However, diabetes can affect your ability to drive safely because of the risk of hypos, so there are some guidelines that is important to follow. You might be planning lessons, taking them now, or have already passed your test – whichever the […]
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Tattoos and body piercings are a common means of self-expression, whether or not you have diabetes. Some people with diabetes even choose to get tattoos that reference the condition and their experience of it, which also serves as a permanent form of medical ID. This section gives you plenty to think about if you’re considering getting a
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Are you going to a festival or concert this year? It can be a bit more difficult to manage your diabetes when you’re away from home, but if you know what problems are likely to occur and you make sure you’re prepared in advance, there is nothing to stop you from having a great time.
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In this section, we’ll cover how you can manage your diabetes while you’re away. That way you should be able to relax and have a happy, problem-free holiday. To start this section, please click on the first topic ‘Who to see before you go’ below.
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An insulin pump is a small battery-operated device worn outside the body. It continuously delivers insulin through a very thin tube inserted under the skin. It needs to be programmed with the help of your diabetes team to meet your insulin requirement using your blood glucose results as a guide. Click the first topic, ‘How
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welcome to the online education course “Considering an Insulin Pump?”. This course aims to improve your knowledge around: How insulin pump therapy works The benefits and challenges of pump therapy Your pump team expectations The psychological implications of pump therapy Patient experiences with pump therapy Referral and eligibility This will hopefully increase your confidence around diabetes self-management and
Congratulations for completing the course ‘My Insulin Pump: The Online Education Course’. If you have marked all the sections as complete then a certificate will now be available for you to download. Below is some additional information we think you might find useful. Contact your diabetes care team if you have any questions about your
It takes a little bit of investigating at first to figure out exactly how your insulin pump will work for you and whether the basal rates and ICRs are correct. To help you with this your diabetes team may guide you through 4 different test days. They may ask you to skip a meal and
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Your insulin pump aims to make living with diabetes easier. However, there are a few things that are useful to be aware of when using your insulin pump. Click on the first topic, ‘Physical activity’, to begin.
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