pumps

  1. Capt-Slog

    What pumps are available to you in your NHS area?

    Hi, I started this list to try to create a list of the pumps available on the NHS in each different part of the UK. I did this because I found it SOOO difficult to find a simple list of pumps that have been approved by the NHS? I found a list, but it is woefully out of date (early 2018) and...
  2. kitedoc

    Medtronic pumps and 'factory set' BSL range

    The other day at my endocrinologist appointment he mentioned that new Medtronic pumps have an unalterable set range of BSL. The range was something like 3.3 to 7.0 mmol/l. Of course the lower figure was concerning to him because of car driving regulations and the risk of hypos to the patient in...
  3. Odin004

    Pumps and hypo-anxiety - grateful for thoughts

    Hi all, I'd be really interested to hear any thoughts from people who used to take insulin injections, who have moved to using a pump. It's something I'm considering, after having taken injections for 15 years - I've spoken with my diabetes team, who are excellent, and have learned much about...
  4. Postleneo

    Choosing a Pump

    Hi guys - i have just received a letter from the pump clinic giving me an appointment on 17/03/16 to discuss pump options - I ve been told that the 1st appointment will be a discussion, choosing a pump etc then pump training commences a week later and have been allocated training appointments...
  5. Markham_K

    Omnipod/Pump users... Help?

    Hey everyone, hope you're well :) I had a girly date with my friend the other day, and she mentioned pumps to me. she's not diabetic, but as I've been diagnosed this year she's been a right little cutie and done some research... She's the one that brought Omnipod to me... I was wondering the...
  6. Paul McKenna

    New design for a pump

    New design for insulin pump, I have designed one that is more comfortable, easy to use, and cheaper to make than all of the pumps on the market. But, I've hit a wall! As always, when you're unknown, have no background or qualifications or funding, I can't make one or get someone to make it for me.