I've also been injecting for quite a lot of years now, and have *just* started on a pump (almost a week ago now )
Mine is an omnipod and I have to say that so far, I LOVE it.
I currently have it on the back of my arm and honestly, 90% of the time, I don't notice it's there at all. I can feel the cannula when I actually bolus, but that's pretty much it.
I am also a pretty messy sleeper, but, again, I've barely even noticed it in the night.
i chose the omnipod because I do quite a lot of (non contact) sport and training, so I wanted something that was waterproof and wouldn't get in the way. So far, it is definitely both of those things
On NHS.Im really considering getting a pump. The Omipod looks great, is this available on NHS or do you have to buy one? If so, where are they available to purchase? I think the pump is probably the way forward by what I have heard and I am actually excited to possibly get one!
Was asked what type I 'd like to try. Did you look each one up separately? Can someone also tell me what site gives carbs for food ?i am currently using booklet from Daphne course but generally have to work out from packets. Or guess if eating out.sometimes resulting in need fr correction later.
As said Carbs & Cals is good as a visual guide to carb counting, but for a good comprehensive list of foods you can't beat the Calorie Carb & Fat Bible.
Hi @noblehead, I haven't asked how it is going for you? tbh, I am seriously thinking about moving toward pumping, but it does scare me a little, as I know you were a long time injector too ? Just something that has been on my mind lately.
Best wishes to all of you new and older pumpers and those thinking about it.
Best wishes RRB
Having used my fitness ap b4 hols managed to lose some weight too. As found carbs in almost everything so reduced amounts. Trying to reduce my carbs to less than half. What do people eat to feel full having had T1 for 48 years. Now due to change to pump. I drive for work so can't risk hypos.Get the myfitnesspal app..
Me too!if I don't eat my bg levels hardly move,
I recently realised this is one of the things about the pump I might regret if I went back to MDI. Never having worry about missing basal when out late, staying at a friend's, hung over, having a lie in, etc. Freedom from worry and having a ****** blood sugar day.another plus is I can have a lie-in on a weekend and not wake to high bg levels, on MDI I would have to get up around 6.30 otherwise my bg would start to climb.
Me too!
I recently realised this is one of the things about the pump I might regret if I went back to MDI. Never having worry about missing basal when out late, staying at a friend's, hung over, having a lie in, etc. Freedom from worry and having a ****** blood sugar day.