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I have not been at all keen to switch from mixed to the basal/bolus regime as the idea of carb counting and injecting 5 times a day is a bit off putting. However, I'm now realising I do have restrictions in order to keep my bg levels within my target (no less than 5 and no more than 9). My hospital is not a DAFNE centre, so I have no access to the course, but could my DSN swap me over without me doing the course? Lastly, could I be given a pump to avoid the multiple injections per day or would I have to wait ages for one?
Yes they can swap you over without doing the course June, the pump would be another option and you would have to discuss this with your diabetes consultant.
Some hospitals have their own in-house version of the DAFNE course, but don't forget there's some good on-line carb counting courses like BDEC which are extremely good by all accounts:
http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/