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On the road to getting a pump

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ch1ps

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My consultant ok'd me for a pump today. I will be getting a Medtronic (if funding accepted, will know if this goes ahead in about 6 weeks).

I'm excited :D

Edit to say: Also got my T1 diagnosis today too!
 
That's brilliant news about the pump. I'm really pleased for you🙂
 
Thanks 🙂

On the T1 thing they did a GAD? test a few months back as my original 2010 diagnosis was T2. GP was convinced I was a T2 but I asked for a consultant last year and she changed my diagnosis officially today.
 
ch1ps said:
Thanks 🙂

On the T1 thing they did a GAD? test a few months back as my original 2010 diagnosis was T2. GP was convinced I was a T2 but I asked for a consultant last year and she changed my diagnosis officially today.
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That's good to hear that you've finally got a correct diagnosis, shame it took so long! 🙂
 
Hi ch1ps,

Great news!:D You know where to come when you start on it - Alex (15) uses the Medtronic VEO so any questions just ask.🙂Bev
 
Hi ch1ps, Good at getting go ahead on pump. & your meds should make you feel better 🙂
 
bev said:
Hi ch1ps,

Great news!:D You know where to come when you start on it - Alex (15) uses the Medtronic VEO so any questions just ask.🙂Bev
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Thanks Bev 🙂
 
Great news about both the diagnosis and the pump!

It took me 8 and a half years to get a correct diagnosis and it made SUCH a difference to the support and education I got. Plus I am also now getting a pump. So I know how excited you must feel.
 
I will keep you posted as waiting for the funding to be approved.

I know it will take some getting used to at first, but yes I am very much looking forward to this. 🙂
 
Update

DSN emailed today asking if I wanted a particular colour of Medtronic. Went for pink (shamelessly girly I know).

Pump nurse been off for a while, due back next week, but have been provisionally booked in with the Medtronic rep for 1st August. Could be sooner depending on pump nurse's availability.

:D
 
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Ooh how exciting! I didn't know they came in pink 🙂
 
There are a few colours, was going to get silver, didn't think I would be allowed to choose. It's going to come round quick now 🙂
 
A pink pump wow - so much funkier than the black one that I've got. You will love being on a pump🙂
 
Brilliant news for you. I use a Medtronic pump so as others have said, any problems or questions please don't hesitate to ask. 🙂
 
Thanks Riri :D
 
Start date confirmed as 1st August. Going straight on to insulin 😱
 
I'm very excited Northerner 🙂
 
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