Pump

[suziepoo]

After a truly awful 7 days, I got my pump today! The company have withdrawn the injector-thing and the DSN was worried that I couldn't use the replacement. But I managed it!!

Have managed to add extra units to cover my tea too.

The only bit I'm having a problem with is the blooming tube! But I'm sure I'll find a way of solving that!! (Probably bit of sticky tape!!)

My DSN has just phoned to see how I got on and seems quite pleased with me!

Here's to better control of my sugar levels!!!

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hope your early pumping weeks are relatively trouble free. Have you had much help getting your basal rates set up?

 

[suziepoo]

The DSN has just phoned me and we've reduced my basal rate already. She has been fab and given me lots of ways to contact her (email, mobile etc) if I have a query. She also promised to phone again tomorrow to check how I'm doing.

Think I'm going to enjoy using this! Even though I had to test at 2am, I still got a better night's sleep than I have in months!!!

 

[Ergates]

You must have the Accu-chek Combo, am I right? Glad you're getting on well!!

 

[suziepoo]

I do indeed have the Accu-Chek Combo! I've even suggested that my friend looks into getting one - although she didn't seem to keen on the canula bit! But, as I told her, if I can do it, anyone can!

It's a huge weight off my mind not having to inject 2 a day! Plus I love playing with the remote to calculate my carbs and the insulin needed to cover it!!