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[Amberzak]

I got my pump.

It's the accu-chek combo. I asked why not the insight and he said he had had a lot of people complaining about the insight and wanting to go back on the combo. Not sure how true this actually is, but I'm not too fussed. Mainly I just wanted a pump, and I'm glad it's the accu-chek brand because I'm used to them.

Well, even though I didn't do my morning insulin, he set my Basal to a 50% temporary basal rate. I don't think it was enough, as now I'm going high. But I've done a correction. To be fair, we didn't get connected to our pumps until 4, so I think part of the high was a lack of background insulin from the morning.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hi Amber from reading different forums, there are a lot of negative reports regarding the insight. So worry not.

 

[Northerner]

Hope all goes well Amberzak! 🙂

 

[HOBIE]

A couple of pushes of buttons & back on track ! Pleased you got it 🙂

 

[Maryanne29]

I'm glad you've got your pump and are happy with it. I'm surprised about the comment she made about the Insight though. The Combo was my first pump and while I had it I thought it was great. But when I changed to the Insight it was fantastic. The technology is so much more up to date, no cartridges to fill so no bubbles, it takes seconds to put a new cartridge in wherever you happen to be. I could go on about how great it is but I won't bore everyone.

It's good you've got a pump anyway because whatever type, it's much better than MDI and your control should be really good with it. 🙂🙂

 

[trophywench]

I love my Combo - but have LOATHED filling syringes since 1972. But had it not been for the cartridges - perhaps I would have gone for another Combo - cos it really is bomb proof !

 

[Amberzak]

It's probably a funding thing. Well, four years I get a new one anyway.

I'm just so happy.

 

[Maryanne29]

Could be funding but it's just great you now have your pump. 🙂

 

[Bessiemay]

Pleased you got your pump but now I'm confused about the insight. I was going to ask for one of those. Let us know how you get on with your combo. Exciting times.

 

[Sally71]

We LOVE the Combo and would quite happily have another one! The handset is starting to look a bit dated compared to some things I've seen, but it does the job which is the important thing.

We've got just over a year to go until we're up for renewal - so I guess we'll have to see what they offer us then!

Good luck with yours Amberzak - hope it goes well 🙂

 

[Bloden]

So glad you've got your pump, Amberzak! 🙂

 

[ingrid]

Great news, really pleased you've started pumping 🙂

The only annoyances I've heard about the Insight are about the multitude of button presses/slow speed of the handset. But yeah, maybe it's a funding thing really. Anyway, I agree - it's just brill to be on a pump, whichever one!