hi, my son started the using the medtronic 640g pump in November 2016, he started off doing at least 4 checks a day but going by his reactions lately that as dropped to 1-2 checks a day, (won't let me do a download to see what's going on, although i will be tonight, no questions asked). i'm worried his diabetic team will take the pump away from him as although he is not doing the checks it has made a very positive effect on his overall daily levels and his recent clinic appointment was positive.
i have been looking at cgm's but really don't see how i can afford them for him, has anyone had any luck claiming PIP for a 16yr old who doesn't have complications, he knows when he is having a hypo and can do checks and admininister insulin when needed, he just needs constant reminding to do his checks.
i'm also considering his future as he is going to be attending college in September doin a motor mechanics course so i'm more worried that he will have difficulty getting blood glucose readings due to grease and dirt on fingers.
i have been looking at cgm's but really don't see how i can afford them for him, has anyone had any luck claiming PIP for a 16yr old who doesn't have complications, he knows when he is having a hypo and can do checks and admininister insulin when needed, he just needs constant reminding to do his checks.
i'm also considering his future as he is going to be attending college in September doin a motor mechanics course so i'm more worried that he will have difficulty getting blood glucose readings due to grease and dirt on fingers.