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Pumps

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Lisa glass said:
wats people's view on insulin pumps please ??
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They are fantastic as long as you use them properly i.e. you only get out what you put in. Unless you have type 1 diabetes it's very rare to be allowed one on the NHS.
 
I'm in hospital at mo have had terrible time , consultant came round this morning and has been talking about it
 
Lisa glass said:
I'm in hospital at mo have had terrible time , consultant came round this morning and has been talking about it
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Hi Lisa hope your being looked after well.
I would say if you even have an inkling of a chance of a pump it would not be a minor miracle but a massive one. Pumps are generally only given to type 1s
 
I concur with others. And also not only are the usually only given to type ones, it's even a battle then. There's a strict criteria to getting the pump.

I love my pump. But I fought for 7 years to get it.

It's hard work I'm not going to lie. But it's changed my life. I have much better control and feel much freer.
 
Amberzak said:
I concur with others. And also not only are the usually only given to type ones, it's even a battle then. There's a strict criteria to getting the pump.

I love my pump. But I fought for 7 years to get it.

It's hard work I'm not going to lie. But it's changed my life. I have much better control and feel much freer.
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I keep asking for one but am just quoted the NICE guidelines and told no as I don't meet the criteria. I keep ploughing on as I really think its the best thing to help me control my bgs.
Sorry to derail your thread Lisa, I hope you are feeling better xx
 
Hi Lisa Hope you are starting to feel better. I'm just wondering if maybe you are type 1 after all? From the comments about pumps being for type 1 and it's being suggested to you it could be the reason why.
Hope you're well enough to get home soon.
 
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