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Featured Story:

Jamie Stevenson-HamiltonRafting the white-waters of the Nile

Animas Newsletter

Visit fromCanada:

Canadian ‘Animas Hero’ Chase Pelletier meets UK

Animas pumpers

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AnimasSports Weekend 2015

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Nightrider™London Challenge

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Roddy Riddle

6633 ULTRA ICE

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The race itself is a non-stop, self-sufficient foot race covering a distance of up to 350 miles of gruelling terrain. The race will cross the line of the Arctic Circle and will continue on to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk.

During the eight day race Roddy will be carrying his own provisions including food, cooking items, clothing, sleeping kit and other safety gear. Checkpoints will be spaced along the route, where he

will be able to rest and refuel. Hot water and shelter are the only things guaranteed at these touch points.

Three of the race organisers have raced in Arctic

conditions on a number of

occasions and it is this experience that they will be bringing to the 6633 Arctic Ultra to make it the

most testing, rewarding

and memorable race that any self-

respecting ultra-racer will ever do.

Roddy Riddle 6633 ULTRA ICE

ANIMAS HERO RODDY RIDDLE TAKES ON HIS TOUGHEST

CHALLENGE YET 6633 ULTRA!

11th March 2016

METHOD1. In a large dutch oven, heat oil in medium heat and add beef and sauté for 2 minutes – this way the meat gets seared and gives good flavor.

2. Then add onions, cinnamon, bay leaf and sauté; then add garlic, carrots, celery and sauté for few minutes.

3. Add beans, potatoes, parsnip and sauté for few minutes and add rosemary, thyme, chili, ground pepper and stock and bring to a boil; then cover and cook for 1 hour in low heat. *Do not over-stir but keep an eye on it from sticking to the bottom.

4. Then add sweet potatoes, turnips, tomato paste and chopped tomato & its liquid and cook another hour until beef and beans are tender.

5. Season with salt if needed and serve hot.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving = 2 cups (480 ml): Calories 353; Carb 35 g; Fibre 8 g; Fat 8 g; Sat. F 3g; Sugar 8 g; Protein 35 g; Sodium 430mg; Iron 5 mg, Potassium 1173 mg; Calcium 99 mg; Vitamin C 25 mg; Vitamin A 425 mcg

All recipes prepared by Chef Siva Swaminathan, Chef/Owner Chezsiva Cooking School, www.chezsiva.com © 2014 Chezsiva, All Rights Reserved.

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs lean stew beef

4 cups low salt beef stock

2 cups white beans (soaked for 4 hrs or overnight)

2 cups chopped yellow onions

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped carrots

3 cups chopped potatoes

3 cups chopped sweet potatoes

2 cups chopped turnip

2 cup chopped parsnip

4 garlic cloves chopped

1 tsp canola oil

1 large cinnamon stick

2 large bay leaves

4 tbsp tomato paste

1 can of plum tomato chopped (with its water)

1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped or ½ tbsp dry

rosemary

1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped or ½ tbsp dry thyme

½ tsp ground pepper

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

HEARTY WINTER BEEF STEW WITH ROOTY VEGETABLES & WHITE BEANS

A HEALTHY RECIPE FROM CHEF SIVACanadian chef and Animas pumper Siva Swaminathan uses her culinary skills to develop low glycaemic index (GI) and healthy recipes for people with diabetes. Siva is a George Brown College Chef School graduate, and apprenticed worldwide including 2 years in Germany and Switzerland. She frequently appears in the media speaking about healthy cooking and diabetes advocacy.

A Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) volunteer since 2006, Siva has played a key role in helping the CDA to produce culturally relevant diabetes literature, and in 2011 was awarded the Grassroots Diabetes Award by the South Asian Professional Network for Health Awareness. In July of 2014, Siva also completed a major personal goal: walking the 1000km Camino de Santiago trail from northern Spain to the Atlantic coast!

This is a hearty stew made with lean beef rich in Iron; white beans loaded with low GI carb (healthy carb) and fibre, combined with rooty vegetables to give you the satisfaction of good starch with carbohydrates. It’s a win-win combination. Imagine coming home from a long day at work, it’s a great supper idea for 2 or 3 days.

Chef’s Note: Can be made in a Crockpot too! For a Vegetarian diet, just skip the beef and add more beans and root vegetables.

Prep time: 20 min Cooking time: 2 hrs Serves 12

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Jamie Stevenson-HamiltonRafting the white-waters of the Nile

Acontinent of 54 countries and thou-sands of indigenous languages, Africa is

known for its beautiful wildlife, natural resources and one of the most famous rivers in the world. This, the white waters of the river Nile, is currently the backdrop for 24 year old Jamie Stevenson-Hamilton.

At the age of nine, after his parents encouraged him to take part in a kayaking camp run by the local council on the River Thames, Jamie discovered his

passion.

The freedom of paddling your own kayak around on

the water, especially at a young age, was something that I hadn’t experienced before and I was hooked!

After graduating from Bristol

University Jamie left the English

shores to travel the world in the

hope of finding the ultimate

kayaking destination.

Having spent two seasons in

the white water rapids of Nepal

(South Asia) Jamie is now testing

the waters in Uganda (Africa)

where he is teaching the sport

on the White Nile, the longest

river in the world. He is grateful

to work for a company which

doesn’t see his diabetes as

an obstacle. “It was never an

issue for my boss that I have

Type1 Diabetes. I am trusted

to manage my diabetes myself

which is all I want, after all who

knows you better than you. I am

qualified to lead people down

rapids and am fully insured

based on my experience. After

a bit of explaining I have yet to

meet anyone who sees having

type 1 as a limitation. I think

this is a great sign of how much

awareness and technology

related to diabetes has improved;

although there’s always more to

be done.” Jamie’s waterproof

Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump fully

integrated with Dexcom G4®

PLATINUM CGM is certainly an

advantage, helping him control

his diabetes in and out of the

water.*

When Jamie isn’t teaching

kayaking in the white-waters

of the Nile, he is exploring

the wilderness of Uganda on

his Motorbike. Unfortunately,

last year he managed to catch

malaria twice. “I did experience

some strange sugar levels which

continued for a week or so after I

had cleared the parasite from my system. However,

with frequent glucose tests from my OneTouch

Verio® IQ meter and a custom basal program on

my Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump, I was able to get

through it without any serious repercussions.”

Although full of fun and enjoyment, travelling to

new and exciting countries does come with its

own challenges. Jamie recalled an interesting

experience in Nepal. When travelling in a country

like Nepal, which has average highs in summer of

28.3 degrees Celsius, your insulin won’t last long

outside the fridge.** So what happens when you’re

away for 2 weeks and your landlord cleans out your

fridge, accidently forgetting to replace your insulin

for several days? Due to an insulin supply problem

at the time, Jamie searched the town frantically for

a pharmacy with some insulin in stock. After being

unsuccessful in finding one, he ended up in the

office of a diabetic specialist at the local hospital.

He immediately became the main attraction of the

hospital. “The doctor at the local hospital was very

helpful and managed to source the insulin for me

but he got very overexcited about my insulin pump.

He invited all his colleagues and it seemed like half

the hospital’s patients to come and see what was

probably the first pump in the hospital.”

Some people may be slightly hesitant to consider

going travelling because of their Type1 Diabetes,

but to those people Jamie says “First of all, realise

that travelling with diabetes is very possible, very

enjoyable and very worthwhile! The first thing to

do, decide where you want to go, for how long and

what kind of things you will be getting up to on your

travels.” It’s also really important to discuss these

plans with your healthcare team”. “Go and talk to

your healthcare professionals, they will most likely

be supportive and help you make any arrangements

with regards to your diabetes. How much insulin to

take, what spares and supplies you should carry

with you and what to do in case of an emergency. I

have always found it worthwhile to look up details

of diabetic specialists and supplies available at my

destination, just in case something does go wrong.

Then book your tickets and enjoy your travels!”

Recalling different situations, Jamie also highlighted

the need to take a doctor’s letter along with you

on your travels. “I have experienced many small

problems with security in all kinds of places but with

a bit of explaining and a doctor’s letter, I have always

made it through eventually; I suppose spending the

time educating all these different people about

insulin pumps and diabetes in general could be

useful anyway.”

Jamie is not sure yet, what his next adventure will

be, but he has proven already that diabetes doesn’t

have to hold you back and you can live your dreams.

*The Animas® Vibe® insulin pump is waterproof for 3.6 metres for 24 hours. The Dexcom G4® PLATINUM Sensor and Transmitter are water-resistant at 2.4 metres for 24 hours. CGM readings may not be transmitted from the CGM to the pump while in water.

**Please always refer to the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your insulin and discuss your travel plans with your healthcare provider.

Disclaimer: These are the views expressed by Jamie Stevenson-Hamilton and not Animas UK & Ireland. Patients should consult with their healthcare team for guidance on creating a food and training regimen based on their own personal needs and requirements, as well as advice for travelling with an insulin pump. Please remember to always take proper precautions with regards to storage and use of your diabetes products and supplies. Always refer to the Patient Information Leaflet (product labelling) for appropriate operating and storage conditions.

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The first CGM enabled pump with Dexcom G4® PLATINUM technology.

*Based on a 2011 Survey of 183 Animas® 2020 pumpers, 98% of whom completely agreed, agreed, or somewhat agreed with the statement “When using the Animas 2020 Insulin Pump, it is easy for me to fine tune the insulin delivery precisely to meet my needs.” Animas® Vibe® contains the same insulin delivery functionality as the Animas® 2020 Insulin Pump. “** Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump is waterproof in up to 3.6 meters (12 feet) of water for up to 24 hours ( The Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump & CGM System Owner’s Booklet. P/N 410-298-50 Rev A. See Performance Characteristics, p. 104.) The Dexcom® Sensor and Transmitter are water-resistant when submerged for up to 8 feet (2.4meters) for a maximum of 24 hours) ( Dexcom G4® PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System User’s Guide, LBL012514 Rev 01. See p. 67.) Please note that CGM readings may not be transmitted from the CGM to the pump when in water (The Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump & CGM System Owner’s Booklet. P/N 410-298-50 Rev A. See p. 10 & 94. ). † Based off US Pivotal Study: LBL-011119_Rev_07_User’s_Guide_G4_US. Pivotal Clinical Trial Results were included in PMA submission. The results of the trial and subsequent claims have been reviewed and approved as part of Dexcom’s US filing. ‡ Dexcom LBL-011797_User_Guide_G4_Platinum, English, mmol.pdf. Pages 93, 94, 105, 106, 119. © Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited 2016/02 ANM-15-4622C GB IE

Always follow the advice of your healthcare professional and the Instructions for Use that are provided with the pump. www.dexcom.com for detailed indications for use and safety information.

World class insulin pump & CGM technology

Fully integrat

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4® PLATINUM CGM

Animas® Vibe® Insulin Pump.

• Fine-tunedinsulindeliverytopreciselymeetyourneeds*

• Small,discreetandwaterproof**

•DexcomG4® PLATINUM has excellent overall accuracy† and the sensor is approved for 7 days of wear‡

For further information contact us on 0800 376 2633 (UK) or 1800 812 715 (IE) quoting code: ID003 or visit www.animascorp.co.uk/contact

Our Customer ServiceBecause your diabetes never sleeps, neither does Animas. We’re here to support you before, during and after your pump start. Please remember you can always find out more information regarding our pump accessories and consumable by visiting our website www.animascorp.co.uk. Also visit our website to keep up to date with the latest information regarding our pump.

UK Customer Service Contact details

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UK 0800 055 6606

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Email AnimasUK@its.jnj.com

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Ordering supplies

Did you know you can order your Animas supplies by emailing AnimasUK@its.jnj.com. When emailing please remember to specify items required and the delivery address (please remember to provide an address where your delivery can be signed for). We will confirm your order details with your expected delivery date within 48 hours by email.

If we receive your order before midday, the goods will be delivered on a next day service by UPS - this is a signed for service. However if you are unavailable, the goods will be left with a neighbour, or delivered to a UPS Access Point, which is often a convenience store local to you (within 2 miles)

with early opening and late closing hours. You will receive a card advising you of the location.

Your feedback matters!Please share your feedback with us, Email: AnimasUK@its.jnj.com and tell us what you think!

Technical SupportOur Technical Support Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. If you have any kind of problem with your Animas® insulin pump, call 0800 055 6606 (UK) & 1800 812 715 (IE) then press option 2. You will be transferred to our Technical Support team who will be able to answer your queries.

Animas Loaner Pump ServiceFor customers holidaying in standard European locations**, Animas UK & Ireland offers a speedy pump replacement service direct to your holiday location (for those holidaying in standard European locations**) for replacement within 48 hours***. For customers travelling internationally (i.e. outside of Europe or to remote locations that are not easily accessible by courier), Animas will provide a holiday loaner pump providing we receive at least 2 weeks’ notice and there is supply available†. Don’t forget to insure your loaner pump before you travel! ‡

** Only available for non UK travel*** Animas make every effort to meet these timelines. Timelines are based on third party courier estimates and animas cannot accept responsibility for late delivery. An insulin back-up plan must be taken on every trip.† Upon your return, please contact us as soon as possible and we will arrange for the pump to be picked up from you and available for the next customer.‡ You are liable for the loaner insulin pump if it is lost or stolen

Hello! From Customer Services Team

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While the rest of us were probably fast asleep in dreamland, Animas employee Simon Treadwell, with thousands of other cyclists, was taking part in the Nightrider™ challenge on Saturday 6th June 2015. With over 50 of London’s most famous landmarks to take in, London’s never ending traffic and thousands of other cyclists, this 100km* cycle route is truly a challenge, especially at night.

Simon, what an exciting challenge! Was this your first Nightrider™ event?

No, I took part 2 years ago when I did it with other Johnson and Johnson employees in the Animas, LifeScan and Janssen

businesses (all involved in helping people manage their diabetes).

The Nightrider™ challenge can be completed for any registered charity of your choice, why Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)?

(Do you have a personal connection to diabetes?)

Every day at work I see the impact of diabetes. JDRF is not known as a huge charity in comparison to many heavily promoted popular charities. There are usually so many other conditions thought about before diabetes comes into someone’s mind. Also, people often incorrectly think of Type 1 diabetes as being self-inflicted and often miss the genetic and auto-immune aspects of diabetes so the Nightrider™

challenge is a good way to raise money and awareness for people who are often overlooked.

When you see children as young as six months going on an insulin pump and the anguish it causes a family, it really does put it into perspective. People rarely realise the impact until they see the families. I’ve met a family who haven’t had a full night’s sleep since their child was diagnosed, that’s why I chose JDRF.

How did you train leading up to the event? Did you start early?

I started training about three months before the event, cycling at the weekends. I cycled every Saturday and Sunday for up to 20/30miles at a time. In hindsight, this was kind of three

Nightrider™ London Challenge

Simon Treadwell-908 crossing Tower Bridge with fellow cyclist Martin Brown-907

*60km route also available

months later than I should have started as six months’ worth of training would have been better, but I managed to complete the challenge. I did find that having this event in the diary allowed me to have something to work towards during training. I do miss that now as I don’t have an event to train for, it does make it harder to be motivated.

What advice would you give to anyone else who wants to do a cycle challenge?

Give yourself plenty of time. It sounds basic but the more time you have to train, the easier and the better it will be because you can enjoy it more. Try to use a reasonably decent bike. It doesn’t need to be really expensive, just durable, safe and comfortable. When it comes to training, build up slowly. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you have to do excessive miles. Start slowly and ease yourself into it- another great reason to give yourself plenty of time!

Also, a good pair of bicycle shorts (with gel padding) is very useful and I would suggest taking the Monday off of work to recuperate…..

Although it’s not a race and it is not timed, did you set yourself a goal?

Yes! I managed to complete it in seven and a half hours last time so I wanted to improve on that. The organiser did make it clear that it wasn’t a race and to take it easy but as soon as the start was

announced, I and a few others went sprinting down the road- typical! There were 100 people at every start and the starts happened every five minutes.

There are some long climbs (Crystal Palace) so it’s really important to stay consistent and pace yourself.

More than 50 sites of London, honestly did you notice any of them or were you too tired?

I think I crossed the Thames about 5 times! I can’t say that I noticed all of them but definitely the main ones that you think of, for example Big Ben as it tells you it’s the middle of the night!

What was the atmosphere like?

It was such a good night. In areas like Piccadilly Circus and Shaftsbury Avenue, there were loads of people shouting and cheering us on.

Cyclists also cheered one another on. I particularly gave extra emphasis when I saw other cyclists in their JDRF tops!

There was a half way stop where you could get cup of tea and muffin and a few other stops along the way. There is even a stop on route with a bike mechanic there to help with any issues with your bike.

Did you have any injuries?

I had one injury where I managed to get someone’s pedal stuck in my leg. Having

said that, I didn’t really feel anything and only noticed the next day when I saw a bruise. All in all, it was not too bad.

Any plans for any other charity events in the future?

I do really enjoy them but it’s difficult to constantly ask for money from family and friends. I may do some non-sponsored events soon but will definitely do the Nightrider challenge again next year may be the one taking place in Paris. I love cycling in London but it’s difficult during the daytime so it is also a great opportunity for me to do that.

Was the Nightrider™ challenge successful from a fund raising perspective?

It really was. When I registered, I committed to raising £175 but set myself a target of £300. So far, I have managed to raise £685.

Animas has a great initiative for employees taking part in charity events. As I raised over £500, they will double the amount at the end of the year which is really great for JDRF and the people who will benefit from it.

Anything else you would like to share?

Just a plea…I would really like to encourage more people to get involved in challenges like this. Do your bit and raise money for a cause that you believe in! Get together with friends or colleagues build a team and get involved.

Interview date: 22/06/2015

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Animas Sports Weekend 2015

The Animas Sports & Exercise Weekend 2015 (ASW2015) is now the 5th annual event held by Animas took place in May 2015 at Loughborough University. The event was chaired by Dr Ian Gallen (Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist specialising in sports & exercise). The event is aimed at adults living with Type 1 diabetes, who have a passion for sport and want to learn more about managing their diabetes whilst exercising.

The ASW2015 consisted of 50 delegates accompanied by a number of healthcare professionals (HCPs), ‘Animas Heroes’ and Animas staff members. The weekend entailed a number of educational lectures combined with some group discussions and physical exercise workshops, which allowed delegates to put theory into practice.

Delegates had the opportunity to learn in a safe, non-competitive yet challenging environment. They were able to gain knowledge, exercise, socialise and have fun! Read on to find out more. One of this year’s delegates Kerry

Kerry celebrates her completion of the 5 mile run

Snell tells her story about what she experienced during the ASW2015…

“Being new to diabetes (diagnosed in December 2012) and new to sport (I started exercising in January 2014). I heard about the Animas Sports and Exercise Weekend on the Facebook site ‘sporty diabetic type 1’s’. A few people had registered for the weekend and mentioned it on this site. The previous ASW attendees said how good the weekend was. I knew I had to go. I signed up and sent in my registration form and cheque in November 2014 and received confirmation within 6 days!

DAY 1 - Friday When the day arrived I was nervous but very excited. Walking into the room was a weird feeling….weird knowing that all these people had the same disease as me. It was a very friendly warm atmosphere and there was some nice chat time before a ‘pre-exercise’ lecture by Dr Gallen, followed by dinner at the Burleigh Court restaurant, Loughborough University.

DAY 2 – SaturdayWe were up bright and early at 7am. The day began with the first talk ‘Pumps and CGM for sports and exercise’ by Dr Alistair Lumb. I found this a little difficult to follow as I didn’t understand the pump terminology! I’m currently on multiple daily injections (MDI’s). The day was then followed by a refresher talk given by Dr Ian Gallen on the different types of exercise and what effects it has on blood sugar levels before we moved on to the exercise sessions.

The exercise sessions..... I was in group D so I had running as the first exercise. You could choose the group to run along with according to your ability. My group ran approximately 5 miles around the university ground at a pace which was about a 10 minute mile. I run quite a lot so found this a lovely run. We had our blood sugars tested before the run, mid run and after the run and had these recorded by the HCP accompanying our group.

Next was the spinning session which I had never done before. I absolutely loved it and I worked so hard I was a big sweat ball! There were lots of Animas staff and HCPs on hand to log blood glucose readings and if a hypo was on its way dextrose tablets were available, the team provided a very safe and controlled environment.

It was then time for a much needed lunch. Lunch was healthy and light although I did have a huge fruit salad with lashings of double cream. A useful tip that I learnt from ‘Candice Wards

talk on nutrition’, is that if you mix fat with sugar it doesn’t make you spike. Next was the circuit session. This was so much fun with all 4 groups coming together. Again I loved this session - it was really interactive and we covered a number of different gym/sports work outs. We then had a group work shop followed with feedback to the main group during the group discussion. This was followed by some free time and then dinner.

Dinner with Mr Roddy Riddle – Animas HeroI didn’t know who he was before ASW 2015, I had sponsored him as a fellow type 1, but I didn’t do the homework on him. He spoke about his enjoyable yet challenging experiences whilst participating in the Marathon Des Sables. His speech was inspirational,

emotional and funny. I take my hat off to him.

DAY 3 - Sunday Our final day, we had breakfast and covered reflections from yesterday followed by Q&A’s with Dr Gallen then a game of team rounder’s finishing with lunch. After lunch everyone said their farewells and headed off home. I met a lot of inspirational people this weekend and it has definitely given me the drive to strive for more. I learnt so much on this weekend, just some bits that really stuck with me were the different affects aerobic and anaerobic exercises have on your blood glucose levels. By knowing this I am able to better manage my diabetes when doing different sports activities.

I was overwhelmed and chuffed to bits to win the Animas Sports & Exercise Weekend ‘Just Do It’ award. This was awarded to me for my commitment, attitude and team spirit during the weekend.

I had only been running for just over a year when I attended the ASW2015.

ASW2015 has given me the confidence to push myself further. I have bought myself a road bike and have entered my very first mini triathlon. I’ve also signed up for another two marathons both of which I am running for JDRF, hopefully raising lots of money for a charity very close to my heart.

These are the views of the author and not necessarily those of Animas UK & Ireland. None of the learnings described in this article are meant as clinical advice or recommendations they are the authors’ interpretation of the taught theory only. Anyone living with Type 1 diabetes reading this should always seek medical advice from their healthcare team before attempting change in their diabetes management and medication. Animas UK & Ireland are not responsible for the content of the authors’ blog, Twitter or any social media accounts.

For more information about our next Animas Sport Weekend, please visit

www.animascorp.co.uk/SportsWeekend

“I would definitely recommend the weekend to other type 1’s, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute”.

A sweaty spinning session!

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The Perfect Partner for your Animas® Vibe® System

The OneTouch Verio®IQ meter is available to purchase online, at www.diabetes.co.uk, for £59.99. However, as a new Animas® customer, we would like to take this opportunity to offer you the OneTouch Verio®IQ meter absolutely free*!

Helping to detect hypoglycaemia through patternsIdentifying patterns in blood glucose readings can help you to detect hypoglycaemia and also help you determine whether to adjust your insulin for meals and other activities. As an Animas® pump user, you can now download data from your pump and identify your glucose patterns. However, would it be helpful to identify patterns in-between your Diasend® downloads?

The OneTouch Verio®IQ meter looks for patterns of high and low blood sugar and alerts you when it finds one – right on screen. The OneTouch Verio® PatternAlert™ messages feature makes it easy for you to know what to do. Just test and let the meter do the rest.

Why is the OneTouch Verio®IQ meter the perfect partner for your Animas® Vibe® System?

Easy to navigate menus

Accurate

OneTouch Verio® SmartScan™ Technology actively scans each sample 500 times correcting for common interferences†. The OneTouch Verio®IQ meter meets the criteria of the updated International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 15197:2013 performance standard for self-monitoring blood glucose meters.

Uses colour to bring meaning to your numbers

‡ Red for high patterns and blue for low patterns.

Compatible with Diasend® Web-based way to view customised reports anytime, anywhere.

P.S. Don’t forget to register your OneTouch Verio®IQ for:

- Personalised free training and support- Free OneTouch Verio®IQ Pattern Guide- Accessories including USB cables- Free software download

Yours sincerely,

Liz GrantCustomer Care Director, LifeScan Europe

Put it to the testWe enclose a prescription change form, so that you can ask your Healthcare Professional to prescribe the OneTouch Verio® Test Strips and OneTouch® Delica® Lancets.

What do people with diabetes think§?• 9 out of 10 thought the OneTouch Verio®IQ meter was better or much better than their previous meter

• 80% said that the OneTouch Verio® Pattern Alert™ messages would help them have better conversations around hypos with their healthcare professional

• Out of all those who received a high or low blood glucose pattern message, 100% found it useful or very useful

Email CustomerCare@LifeScan.co.uk or Visit www.LifeScan.co.uk

Call OneTouch® Customer Care 0800 279 4142 (UK) or 1800 535 676 (Ireland)

Lines open from Mon–Fri: 8.30am–6pm and Sat: 9am–1pm

* This offer is not open to existing users of the OneTouch Verio® meter. This Offer is open to those who are on insulin therapy, aged 16 or over, and resident in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, including users of meters other than OneTouch® meters as well as users of OneTouch® meters provided they have had their meter for 12 months or more and not received a free OneTouch® upgrade during this period. Offer closing date 31st December 2015. Only one free OneTouch Verio®IQ meter per person. Meters are subject to availability. This offer is limited to a maximum of 4,000 FREE OneTouch Verio®IQ meters. Allow 28 days for delivery.

† Corrects for the presence of certain substances that, when present at therapeutic levels, commonly interfere with blood glucose measurements, such as paracetamol and Vitamin C‡ When using continuous glucose monitoring§ Based on a survey questionnaire of 59 UK-based people with diabetes, conducted in 2012

© 2015 LifeScan UK & Ireland, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited, PO Box 1988, Kirkton Campus, Livingstone, West Lothian, EH54 6AB (Registered in Scotland, No SC 132162) – AW 105 433A (15-034b)

Spending a day at the race track is perhaps every young boy’s dream. For two of our young Animas pumpers this dream became a reality. They met Canadian ‘Animas Hero’ and competitive car racer, Chase Pelletier. The Animas UK team invited the two young Animas® pumpers, to meet Chase at the Brands Hatch race track in October 2014. Chase was handpicked to represent the Team Canada Scholarship at the 43rd Annual BRSCC British Formula Ford Festival. The 19-year old Engineering student was diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes at the age of 10 (the same year he started racing). His motto in life is: “With the right determination and diabetes management, you can achieve all of your dreams”.

Chase is really passionate about diabetes awareness. He is actively involved in sharing his experiences and achievements with other children diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes. As part of sharing these experiences, Chase and his father met two of our UK Animas® pumpers, Charlie (aged 6) and Sam (aged 12) in between his qualifying races at Brands Hatch.

The day began with a reserved meet and greet but the ice quickly started melting when Chase showed Charlie and Sam his race car. Both Charlie and Sam happily took up the opportunity to sit inside the race car. Charlie and Sam both asked Chase a number of questions about how he manages his diabetes in everyday life and

whilst racing. Sam, who is competing in fencing himself, was especially interested in Chase’s eating habits during race days. The Animas® insulin pump gives Chase the flexibility to manage his diabetes during competitions. His competition days usually consist of early mornings, numerous track runs and hectic scheduling. Wearing an Animas® insulin pump puts Chase’s Dad at ease; he said “It’s really proven to keep him right where he needs to be, so it’s one less worry, especially when he goes out on the track”.

After lunch, Dave (Chase’s Dad) started a discussion between the fathers. Dave shared his experiences and learnings as a parent and explained “When Chase was diagnosed I bought

Visit from Canada:Canadian ‘Animas Hero’ Chase Pelletier meets UK Animas pumpers.

him a mobile phone earlier than he usually would have gotten one. We agreed that he would send me his results every time he tested his blood sugar levels. This gave me a sense of security and control, so I could let Chase go to school and do other spare time activities without being worried”.

“Whether Chase is at a race track, at school or sharing some social time with his friends, he has found that his Animas® insulin pump has made a significant positive impact on his life. The freedom the pump gives Chase means a lot to him. As a parent one of the most important advantages I see is how his blood sugar levels are much more consistent now, compared to the early days when he was on injections. This gives both me and his mother so much more comfort when we think long term”. The other fathers couldn’t agree more, both Charlie’s and Sam’s fathers confirmed similar experiences when their boys went onto Animas® Vibe® pumps.

Chase said, “When I was on multiple daily injections, my diabetes seemed to get in the way of what I was doing so often. With my Animas® insulin pump, I have a lot more freedom – more flexibility. I’m still conscious of managing my diabetes, but my Animas® insulin pump makes it so much easier”.

Chase also explained how using Dexcom CGM (continuous blood glucose monitor) together with his pump, has made his diabetes management even better; he said “my Dexcom is great”. “Having a good BG (blood glucose level) before

racing or doing any sports activity isn’t good enough, because you might be fluctuating. My CGM helps me to see the trend so I have a much better idea of where it’s headed, I can plan and respond accordingly. I need that for safety and for performance!”

For 2016, Chase is working on securing a seat in USF2000 - the first official step into the “Road to Indy” program in the U.S. while he continues his studies in Automotive Engineering. There is no disputing that Chase is not going to let diabetes prevent him from achieving his dreams!

Top (left to right): Paolo Pegoraro, Barbara Gressmann, Dave Pelletier, Chase Pelletier, Alec Mckinlay

Bottom (left to right): Charlie Pegoraro & Sam Mckinlay

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You may be expecting a corporate introduction about our company, but instead, we want you to get to know the real Animas UK & Ireland. The faces of our team (some of whom have diabetes themselves) who get up every day inspired by others like you. Meet Animas UK & Ireland. We hope you look forward to getting to know us as much as we do you.

Name: Emma Goulding Position: Executive Territory Manager Animas UK & IrelandWhy I joined the team at Animas: Firstly, I was initially interested because my Granddad worked for the parent company who own Animas for many years and he always respected the ethos. So I knew it was a good company. I was particularly interested in the direct approach to supporting diabetes teams and their patients. I met with a friend who had recently started pump therapy and she talked about the support, the representative had offered. I realised this would be an incredibly rewarding role. Having been in the role for 4 years, I still feel very privileged to do this job, and be part of this team! I have never worked with such a supportive team. It still gives me goose bumps! The role allows me to meet amazing people and support them on their journey, no day is the same and the challenge is finding the right solution to support each customer, then seeing their confidence grow!A fun fact about me: Well I am pretty random and I do love to laugh. A colleague bought me a cactus that I keep in my car called Miguel. He keeps me company when I’m stuck on the M25 in the morning and evening. I used to work in graphics and still love art! I love fancy dress and at Christmas I was dressed as a Christmas tree with lights. The team are known for our fancy dress but my infamous inflatable pumpkin outfit was my favourite!

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