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I'm guessing the dr wanting to take you off the pump is your obs and not an endocrinology dr? In my experience, since the pump in the UK is not a new thing, but rather a more rarety than in the US, a lot of Dr's are afraid of it and don't know what to do when things go wrong. I wasn't impressed...

I have taken to calling my pump either my ISP (insulin Service Provider) or External Pancreas. Kids absorb information much better than adults. I've seen YouTube video's showing a 4yr old managing (very well) their own pump, calculating carbs and how much insulin he needed. I was amazed. I'm...

At first, I found it weird. Not having to inject, I kept feeling like I was forgetting to do something. But I soon got used to it. Its very handy, a lot more subtle than injection - especially when out and about, eating in restaurants etc. Aesthetically, it's not really an issue either...

Hey there! To answer your question, they're about the size of mobile phone or a pager. I'm 26, have been using the pump since Feb and I dont really notice it that much. If you really want to hide it, the best place I've found, is in my bra - right in the middle of the front. Otherwise I usually...

I'm somewhat overweight, by about 4st or more. My mum wants me to follow her weight watchers diet with her, but I'm unconvinced as to it's success. The other thing is, I've been using a pump for only 2 months. I'm still getting my head around carb counting and I feel that having to start...

Hi Joyanna I was prescribed Metformin a few years ago to stablise my BM's also. It had a positive effect for me. I have since stopped taking it, as everytime I was admitted to hospital, the dr would take me off it and didn't restart, so I was never sure if I should take it or not. I am now...

Hi Jen! Whats your profession? I was on lantus and novorapid too, but now just using novorapid with a pump. Was diagnosed 16yrs ago aged 9years, 11months and 2 weeks. I always like talking to medical professinals who have first hand experience of living with diabetes. Much as my first...

Hola Jamie! Welcome to this humble abode. :)

Hi Sharon, What insulin are you on? Has your doctor ever suggested using Metformin along side your insulin? I tried that, it made a little difference, but I decided to ask about the pump and have now been pumping for over 2 months. I'm just starting to learn some tricks for hiding my pump...

Hello there, Can't say I know much about type two diabetes, I've been a type one for 16yrs. My experience with food has always been this: Everything in moderation. Obviously maintaining healthier options is better, but that applies to everyone diabetes or not. Keeping carbs and especially...

I was diagnosed aged 9years with insulin dependent diabetes. I am now 26 and leading as normal life as any of my friends, includng the going out, socially active and yes, even drinking too. People often have a alot of misconceptions about diabetes. I've spent the last 16years trying to put some...

My clinic has never mentioned insurance to me, but they did mention it to my friend who just got her pump connected today. I'm going to call my nurse tomorrow and find out what the deal is with that, since I don't have any kind of insurance policy. Any other options for insurance? I'm pretty...

Btw, completely unrelated, but just noticed you're from West MIds - I was there this weekend just gone. Stayed in Chipping Norton. Beautiful it was. The weather just made it better.

It's not really an embarrassment issue for me, it's more of a question I'd want to talk about it with someone who actually has experience with it. Although I realise HCP's during training with the pump are expected to wear it, it's not like they depend on it, so taking it off for a couple hrs is...

My friend and I are both using a pump. I have been using mine for 2months now and my friend has just started on hers. We had a discussion earlier on what to do with the pump during sex. We're both female and feel this is somewhat of a difficult question to ask a health care professional...

Megan, Ever thought about a pump?

Hiya! I'm currently waiting for a pump, so there are a couple of things I can answer for you. Firstly, there IS a criteria. HbA1c has to be above a certain amount (like, 8% I think) and you have to be over the age of 12, which by the sounds of it, you are both :) The tricky part is that...

Greetings from the North West! My name is Jen, I'm in Liverpool. Had type 1 diabetes for over 16years and was diagnosed aged 9 at Alder Hey hospital. Now struggling to keep stable and not feeling very supported from my adult clinic. Awaiting issueing of a pump (very excited!) No-one ever gets...

Steroids are notorious for playing havoc with blood sugar results! Sometimes, you get days when it doesn't matter what you do, it always seems wrong. When when those days are adding into a week, a month, a few months to a year or more, thats when you know something has to be done. I've had...

I always have the normal Flu Vaccination for the last 15years. I was debating with myself about the SwineFlu and after a chat with my GP, I decided to have it. Couple days later, I was showing symptoms - shivering mostly, feeling unwell, tired, listless. My blood sugar was through the roof and...