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Just wanted to say hello Thought id come and join in this great site Have been Diabetic since i was 10 just turned 41 was at clinic yesterday and it has been put to me would i consider pump would like to know more i did my DAFNE course 4 yrs ago and its been the best ever
Marie
 
Hello Marier and welcome to the forums.

I hope you find the forums useful.

If you look around you will see that we have a area for pumpers - so if you are considering a pump - you could ask questions there and see if anyone could help you with your queries.
 
Hi Marie. Welcome 🙂

How is your control at the moment ?

Have they explained what having a pump would entail ? 🙂

Rob
 
Hi Marie

I've been a diabetic a bit longer than you, and at the tender age of 61 last year - I got my pump.

It's a learning curve alright*, so you have to make your mind up on that - but would I give it back now? - No I would not!

* some of the things you might think you know about your own diabetes, turn out not to be true - because sometimes it isn't your diabetes you know at all, it's just that you know what your D does when paired with this or that long-acting insulin. Remove the long-acting insulin and what you are left with is The Truth ! So you then have to adjust your pump to respond to The Truth. Which is not all that hard, just different. It's certainly interesting, I'll say that!
 
Thanks Guys for a lovely welcome

Rob _ My control isnt to bad at moment few ups and down s but have a good team to help me either by phone or email

Nothing has been said about pump just made a suggestion would i consider one .



My biggest concern would be Infection as have Myasthenia Gravis and have low immune systum
 
Welcome aboard........................

I still find it strange people being offered pumps..............[I live in Scotland]....:D
 
Marier said:
Thanks Guys for a lovely welcome

Rob _ My control isnt to bad at moment few ups and down s but have a good team to help me either by phone or email

Nothing has been said about pump just made a suggestion would i consider one .



My biggest concern would be Infection as have Myasthenia Gravis and have low immune systum
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Hi Marier,
welcome to the forum.
Pumps are great as long as you are prepared to do the work involved. To start with they are not a walk in the park, end result though is a fantastic quality of life.
I'm sure you would not have had a pump mentioned to you if there was any concern what so ever about infection. 🙂
The fact the question was asked "would you consider a pump"? then yes you are being offered a pump. 🙂 So do your own research and ask all the questions you want and need to ask.
Your team obviously thinks you are a good candidate for a pump 🙂
 
Hi Deffo prepared to do work and thank to everyone for helping me understand better. I do all my own BG and count carbs so good i think 🙂
I will ask few more questions regarding if any one has had many probs with Infection but Yes your right in saying my Diabetes Team must think that i am a good candidate for a Pump



novorapidboi26 Why do you think its strange people being offerd a pump ?????
 
Marier said:
novorapidboi26 Why do you think its strange people being offerd a pump ?????
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Pumps are notoriously hard to get funding for in certain areas, especially most parts of Scotland.

It's very much a postcode lottery as to whether your clinic is pro-pump or not so pro-pump. It is in theory a level playign field but if your DSN/consultant are not very experienced with pumps, then you have a less than equal chance of getting one.

The NHS criteria are also quite tight, although they can be adjusted on an individual basis.

Rob
 
hi Marier..... welcome to the forum x
 
Welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Welcome to the forums Marier 🙂
 
Hi Marie, welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will enjoy it here, the best place to seek help and have a rant, always someone ready to listen.

John
 
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