Dear Accu-Chek Reader
One thing we know about people who use or are interested in insulin pumps is that you are keen to know everything you can about your therapy and about diabetes. The more you know, the better you can take care of yourself. This newsletter is designed to help, but we want to make sure it really delivers for you.
So see the story below, and give us your thoughts on what you really want in your newsletter. There could be a $100 Westfield shopping voucher in it for you. Also in this issue, don't miss the piece from Damian Wiseman. He's out there doing all kinds of sports and fitness gigs, and he's got really good advice whether you're into sports or not.
Ever wondered how your blood glucose levels relate to your HbA1c results?
» To find out more and see a comparison chart, just click here.
Your insulin pump is usually setup to deliver the right amounts of insulin over a usual 24 hour period. But not every day is usual. If you're into sports and fitness, or any time you're sick, temporary basal rates can help you manage your blood glucose levels. It makes good sense, especially for athletes, because your performance will suffer if your blood glucose is too low or too high.
» Find out more here.
Champion cyclist and exercise consultant, Damian Wiseman, is a huge fan of using temporary basal rates to "mimic what a pancreas is doing during exercise." As a successful athlete and a highly qualified consultant in exercise and sports, Damian knows how to maximise your performance. Find out how he uses temporary basal rates to do just that.
» Click here to find out more.
If you don't like lancets and finger pricking - and you're not alone on that one - you'll want to know all about the Accu-Chek Multiclix.
» Click here for more.
Did you know your insulin pump isn't covered by warranty if the adapter and battery cover aren't changed regularly? That's because these two small items are such an important part of your pump's ability to function properly.
» Read more about why they're so important here.
Nisha Taylor is our expert on insulin pumps, and we have yet to find the question that she can't answer.
» Find out about Nisha and send her your question here.
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Playing sports, or off sick… adjust your basal rate to cope.
Temporary basal rates ‘fantastic' for champion cyclist Damian Wiseman
Don't like lancets? We've got the answer
Why you have to change your adapter and battery cover
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