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pumps

  1. Gmccona

    My Experiences with Pumps and Insulins

    Hello all! I’ve come onto the forum as a diabetic for 9 years now. I was diagnosed at age 9 and I’m here to give my story and experiences so others can learn from my mistakes! My favourite hypo treatment is a mini cola (exactly 15cg!!!) Pumps I’ve had: Minimed 640g (twice) AccuChek Solo I am...
  2. K

    Eligibility for pumps

    Hi all, I was wondering if you could explain the eligibility to me regarding pumps on the Nhs my Hba1c was 148 and it’s now 122. I know this is extremely high I’m newly diagnosed and awaiting my first appointment at the diabetes clinic so I was wondering if it’s worth asking about the pumps or...
  3. B

    Change of pump manufacture, I need help

    Hiya, I am currently on a Animas Vibe insulin pump (and been on it for the last 3 years) and as some of you are aware animas have stopped producing pumps in the UK now. I have been advised to change my pump provider within the next couple of weeks and I am posting this to ask you guys for your...
  4. W

    CGMS and THE PUMP a NEED FOR NEW UNITS?

    Given technology enhancements are proceeding apace should we develop units which better inform the user of the system and indeed clinicians. Rather than merely reporting the % on target or the % off target, should the systems not seek to quantify the extent to which you have been above target...
  5. Jedidiabetic

    to pump or not to pump?

    Hi , my control is pretty good but my nurse thinks i may be better using a pump, are they any better than injections ? And which pumps does anyone recommend?
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