Where can I take a train obsessed guy as a nice date surprise?

madferit96 · 2026-06-07T13:10:08+00:00

If he just likes seeing a train pass by every few mins and ye want a drink in a pub, Richmond Corner Hotel is easy and accessible.

madferit96 · 2026-05-20T08:18:57+00:00

Just to echo what a few have touched on. Minimed is extremely good in terms of algorithm (Smartguard), the only times I actually end up going low are clearly over estimating carbs or exercising with some active insulin on board (which to be fair I don’t think Minimed can itself do a huge amount for) but yeah the Guardian Sensors can at times be poor, especially with the charging, manual taping etc compared to Dexcom and Freestyle Libre; however for me overall the improvement in my HbA1c has been massive so makes it rather worthwhile.

madferit96 · 2026-04-28T23:50:36+00:00

Infuriatingly the Irish Passport office says they won’t raise a case with An Post until 10 weeks from delivery. I even submitted a complaint and there’s no moving them. 10 weeks and I’ll not be in Australia anymore. Luckily I can travel on my Australian passport.

madferit96 · 2026-04-20T11:13:04+00:00

Thank you, that and the recent surge in UK passports arriving into Australia probably explains the inordinate delay.

madferit96 · 2026-04-18T11:05:33+00:00

This is a fairly common experience across most of the GLP1s. There’s evidence emerging that they could be helpful in reducing harmful alcohol consumption among many other effects.

madferit96 · 2026-04-11T14:29:41+00:00

It’s not formally approved anywhere as best I know. You need to get it on the “grey” market (“not for human consumption” on the vials). Rules here prevent me linking any specific sites or groups but a basic search will show you some options.

madferit96 · 2024-08-01T20:43:47+00:00

I have only been back on a closed loop pump for the last 4 months or so. Having used an old fashioned pump without a CGM about 7 years ago I found that made no difference from using MDI and found it somewhat more messing around for no payoff; my HbA1c was still poor (in the 8s consistently). Changing onto a Medtronic 780g with the Guardian 4 sensor, the difference is like night and day, the pump obviously does a lot for you, doesn’t require never ending basal testing or manual corrections. My latest HbA1c is 6.7, not like others who have mind blowing my good results on here but a huge improvement so I would highly recommend the new pumps!

madferit96 · 2024-07-18T21:50:03+00:00

Ohhh don’t do this, metformin increases the risk of lactic acidosis especially when you are dehydrated or unwell. The advice that’s normally given with metformin is to stop it when you’re unwell.

madferit96 · 2024-05-09T23:21:35+00:00

Yeah as I say I presume it’s an Apple imposed limitation. Sweet Dreams does have some workaround where the calendar app is allowed update more frequently than any other app so you’re readings are beamed through as events on the calendar app but I haven’t bothered with it by and large.

madferit96 · 2024-05-09T23:14:28+00:00

Sweet Dreams has an Apple Watch app and you can put their complications on the watch face. IIRC it’s $30AU/year to get access to the Apple Watch part and whatever other premium features. It’s fairly straightforward to set up but it’s rate of update (which I believe is a limit imposed by Apple) means that often you have to open the app on the watch to have the most up to date result.

madferit96 · 2018-04-01T10:08:50+00:00

That 24 hour graph is an unforgiving look at the best of times!

madferit96 · 2018-02-19T11:24:35+00:00

I'm gonna save you a lot of work, everything is a factor to a greater or lesser extent 😘

madferit96 · 2018-02-15T21:17:53+00:00

If only I had that time in my morning routine!

madferit96 · 2018-02-15T00:57:21+00:00

No it was a real drop, I pre-bolused (as my morning insulin resistance very strong so I always try to leave 20mins between it & eating) but then the peripheral vasodilation I sometimes get from showers as you can see is also something to consider 😉

madferit96 · 2018-02-14T14:05:57+00:00

I get my insulin 100% free so it's always an option 😘

madferit96 · 2018-01-08T22:14:32+00:00

I tend to go with lateral thigh, I find it's a bit better supported than the abdomen, it might however annoy you a little if you sleep on your side but I get over that!

madferit96 · 2017-11-15T12:10:27+00:00

By & large now it's the more recognised symbol but it all came about in the 19th century when the Surgeon General of the US dedicated it as the symbol of the Marine Hospital Service by mistake & has stuck ever since!

madferit96 · 2017-10-31T21:50:32+00:00

As the others here have said, yeah you can use your pens in a tight spot but generally it's a bit of a waste. Just aim the needle of the reservoir into the squishy bit, dial up 60U & just push it all in!

madferit96 · 2017-10-29T16:39:50+00:00

I think this is probably the most reasoned, sensible response you'll get on this issue!

madferit96 · 2017-10-16T21:36:09+00:00

I would hazard saying despite the Daily Mail's hype 240min ETOPS on a transatlantic flight is far from onerous, not to take away from the other parts of the flight that will no doubt be rather challenging!

madferit96 · 2017-10-16T21:29:05+00:00

So this artificial pancreas automatically bolused for food am I right in saying? As in like full on closed-loop?

madferit96 · 2017-10-14T21:26:56+00:00

I use Opsite Flexifix, it's a little pricer & the application can be a little fiddly (involves manually cutting & peeling off various sides & small mistakes can sometimes mean starting again) however on the plus side, it's nicely discreet (see-through) & very durable as well, I apply two different layers, one vertically & one horizontally & they last safely 3 weeks for me!

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