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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1472273"><p>Most days I read about people who want to go on the pump because "it will make my diabetes control easier". Having been on a pump for just over a year, I can confirm that it does not make control "easier". It makes it better but it does this by giving you more control. Having more parameters to tweak can make control harder until you find the right settings to suit you. And these right settings are not going to be the same every day for the rest of your life. In other words it is difficult. Just think, you and your pump are trying to replace something (a healthy pancreas) that took millions of years to evolve. </p><p></p><p>I can imagine that going through your A2 exams beings a fair amount of stress. Adding to that the stress of a new pump, could drive you crazy. I believe the rewards are worth it. As you say, eating is easier. I also find exercise much much easier </p><p></p><p>However, if you feel you can't manage the pump now, there is always the option to go back to pens and try again when the stress of your exams is over. It wouldn't be admitting failure: it's about providing balance in your life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1472273"] Most days I read about people who want to go on the pump because "it will make my diabetes control easier". Having been on a pump for just over a year, I can confirm that it does not make control "easier". It makes it better but it does this by giving you more control. Having more parameters to tweak can make control harder until you find the right settings to suit you. And these right settings are not going to be the same every day for the rest of your life. In other words it is difficult. Just think, you and your pump are trying to replace something (a healthy pancreas) that took millions of years to evolve. I can imagine that going through your A2 exams beings a fair amount of stress. Adding to that the stress of a new pump, could drive you crazy. I believe the rewards are worth it. As you say, eating is easier. I also find exercise much much easier However, if you feel you can't manage the pump now, there is always the option to go back to pens and try again when the stress of your exams is over. It wouldn't be admitting failure: it's about providing balance in your life. [/QUOTE]
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