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Hello to everyone and can someone help me

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Hello guys,
I am new here so i am still confused. I've been with T1 since i was 6 (15 years ago) and i recently started thinking about insulin pumps. I really like the Omnipod Dash system but i do not know how i can buy it, does NHS help with the cost, who can i ask for help and management of it etc. I am not from the UK but i am currently a student here and would appreciate if someone can help me!
 
Welcome @Inna00 🙂 For U.K. citizens, the person with Type 1 needs to be approved for a pump and meet the criteria to get one. If approved, it’s free.

But as you’re not from the U.K., the situation will be different for you. Do you see a diabetes specialist in the U.K.? What country are you from?
 
Recently started on Dash, much better than older pdm version, just looks like small mobile phone, not much difference in pods.

No idea about funding being student here, charity DUK might be more helpful & have answers.
 
Hi @Inna00 and welcome to the forum. As has been suggested I guess things will not be that straightforward for you. I'm thinking that talking to health services where you are studying (assuming it is a University) would be a good place to start.

What is important is that you get authoritative advice and not "internet" opinion!
 
Hopefully @Inna00 already has a GP. The question would be whether @Inna00 was entitled to the exact same as a U.K. citizen and, if so, whether they’d qualify for a pump.

If I had to place a bet, I’d say not, but @Inna00 needs to speak to a consultant and get an informed answer. I believe the rules have been tightened recently, but, again, it would depend on @Inna00 ’s legal status here.
 
And of course, the guidelines for consideration for a pump are quite tight.... Just "wanting one" isn't enough. Many Type 1s struggle to get approval. No harm in trying though.
Getting referred to a consultant, if you are not already under one, would be the first step. I think you might find that just getting an appointment could take several months in the current climate and a decision would be unlikely to be made at that first appointment.... You would most likely be looking at a year or probably more to get appointments, possible approval, funding and then on a list to get started.
Most consultant's clinic only offer one or perhaps a choice from two different pumps, to those who are successful in getting approval, so no guarantee the Dash would be one of those options available. Then it is a 4 year pump contract I believe, so it might depend whether you are likely to remain in the UK after your studies.

Lots of things to think about and discuss, even without the basics of funding it.
 
When at University in the UK you are always encouraged to register with a GP either at a surgery on campus or one of your choice. Most universities have students from other countries, depending on where they are from the entitlement might be different.
 
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