Upgrades from pump+CGM to HCL is officially cost-neutral/cost-saving

[Bruce Stephens]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1838111374548873678

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INFORMATION:If you have #T1Diabetes And are on a stand-alone #InsulinPump along with any #CGM as part of your care funded by the #NHS? You can be upgraded (if you so wish) to a #ClosedLoop system - pretty much ASAPAs it's cost neutral/cost saving to local system.​

 

[helli]

Nice idea but upgrading asap seems a little ambitious if you are on a pump with a 4 year warranty that does not support HCL.

 

[Bruce Stephens]

Nice idea but upgrading asap seems a little ambitious if you are on a pump with a 4 year warranty that does not support HCL.

Some comments mention that kind of situation, yes.

 

[SB2015]

That was what I was told by our hospital. Changes had to fit in with the four year cycle of replacement.
Having said that I am getting my new system a couple of months early to fit with their group training.

Well worth focusing on loopable pumps and from my experience I would recommend it. Having said that there are still people perfectly happy with MDI as it works for them. It is a case of finding what works for you.

For those on MDI who want a pump this may help people’s argument for getting one.

 

[Inka]

My last two pumps have been loopable but I turned down a loop. I’d always choose a good loopable pump though in case I change my mind.