Love my Pump !

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Matt Cycle said:
The Cellnovo is a patch pump like the Omnipod (website below). I do like the idea of it and the Cellnovo has some nice features but I'd need to see it close up . I haven't made a decision so will keep reading and then see what they're all like at first hand, ask questions and see what the reps have to say on the day.

http://www2.cellnovo.com/
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I had a quick look, but will look properly soon! Good luck with whatever you choose!
 
Been busy this morning at work & now hopefully finished for a few days. OFF for a couple of days ! Temp basal on ! A bit extra insulin for a few hours.😎
 
Maryanne29 said:
Me too Hobie. Life is certainly easier. I remember being told there was a lot of hard work with a pump but really there isn't any 'hard work', just some adjusting. But it is all worth it just to feel so well. And I like the Accu-Chek staff! :D
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Quick question: why do you like your pump so much?
 
I'll kick the answers off Carys - because my BG control is so much more finely tuned to my body's actual requirements - and no long acting basal insulin yet known to man can match that cos my body (exactly the same as everyone else's) is UNIQUE in what it needs!
 
Carys said:
Quick question: why do you like your pump so much?
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Very good question Carys. I'm not a pump user, and wouldn't qualify under NICE guidelines. However, I follow threads like this with interest.
 
Can you imagine growing up from being 3yrs old & not being able to have a bag of crisps or anything without sticking pins in yourself ? Now its a couple of pushes of buttons & whatever tastes better. I love also to MISS meals without any problems. If I go out on my peddle bike a temp basal is good & normally don't have to have a bag of goodies for a hypo. Once they are "Tuned" to you they are great. Tomorrow I am in my 51yr of T1, still full time self-employed. I could go on & on Carys 😉
 
HOBIE said:
That was one of my main fighting points in getting a pump. Bad absorb of insulin (4 injecs a day from 3). Have not had that with pump. 48yrs & still going strong 😉 Fingers x ed 🙂
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Now more than 51 years of T1 & on my 3rd Medtronic pump. So adaptable. 😎
 
I don't know what a pump is, but it sounds good, glad you like it. 🙂
 
Ditto said:
I don't know what a pump is, but it sounds good, glad you like it. 🙂
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An insulin pump gives insulin 24hrs a day. You can set it to what you are doing. If say you where on a plane for 5hrs you can adjust the basal rate %. If you where going for a strenuous exercise put temp basal on. Much better 😉
 
I'd love a pump but it's a big NO! from the hospital at the moment :(
How did you all manage to get one? What do I need to do? Any tips? 🙂
 
HOBIE said:
Hi Lucy you have to work at it. Talk with your Dsn & consultant. They are the future & cheaper for NHS long term. Good luck
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Thank you, I agree and I will keep badgering them 🙂
 
Lucy - have a look at INPUT, they can answer our questions about who qualifies for pump funding and where to find pump-friendly clinics near you.
 
Hi all, Just thought I'd jump on this thread.
I am on the waiting list for a pump in Wiltshire, after attending the intro to pumps last month! I was told I could have one as soon as August, but with family weddings and a holiday abroad in September I thought that would be too much for me to take on. (I would want a good few months at home to get into a good routine before going abroad.
Reading your comments has helped reassure me that choosing to go on a pump is the best option for me, I am a little nervous to say the least! Thank you 🙂
 
Hi @Carla Potter, you will be fine all the worry is known as the fear of the unknown. We all went through it when we started to pump and we all survived 🙂 Make sure you buy the book pumping insulin by John Walsh (Amazon)
 
Carla Potter said:
Hi all, Just thought I'd jump on this thread.
I am on the waiting list for a pump in Wiltshire, after attending the intro to pumps last month! I was told I could have one as soon as August, but with family weddings and a holiday abroad in September I thought that would be too much for me to take on. (I would want a good few months at home to get into a good routine before going abroad.
Reading your comments has helped reassure me that choosing to go on a pump is the best option for me, I am a little nervous to say the least! Thank you 🙂
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Hi Carla. I really really do love my pump. Pls ask if you want to know something about ya nu pump. Good luck 🙂
 
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