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- Type of diabetes
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- Insulin
Right, so here it is, I tried a pump the accu check combo three years ago and I gave it a shot for six disastrous months! I so wanted it to work but alas…The reason I am posting is because I am contemplating another go, so I will highlight my problems and hopefully some of you experienced long time pumpers may be able to help me with my decision.
Firstly and most importantly I had major canulla problems in that it was fairly hit and miss if the pump actually worked most of the time, I went into ketoacidosis a couple of times due to this which is something I hadn’t experienced so badly since diagnosis and I have to confess frightened me half to death. My sites just didn’t seem to work a lot of the time.
Secondly I had a nurse which I failed to have much confidence in. She went on holiday for two weeks following the set up of my pump and there was nobody else pump trained to help me. This is when I landed my first trouble and I have to say roche were great and I had to revert to my pens but later my nurse told me another patient had ended up in hospital whilst she was away and she felt really bad....I would have preferred to have started when there was support around.
Fast forward…when I gave up the pump, I kissed my pens in forgiveness and despite my consultant saying ‘do you want to try a different pump?’ I said ‘no’ I’ve had enough!
I’ve read a lot on this forum that makes me feel a little more confident about having another go.
My major concern obviously is site issues, but I have read that others have not been able to site in the abdomen?? This was the only site I tried.
Secondly, I had to actually turn my pump off in the morning when I am most active as my hypos were preventing me from working due to driving.
Also rapid acting anologue insulin.may be a factor. I have dried it on MDI and I find it too ‘severe’ if that makes sense? So to have it continually in a pump is a concern.
My consultant has offered me ANY pump and I know I am privileged but the truth of the matter is I am nervous but yet tempted.
My options are; to go back to the nurse I have no faith in or try a different health authority (50miles away) and give it another go…but can't guarantee I would get one with them.
Thoughts would be appreciated.
Sorry for the long post but a know you folk will have some thoughts!
Nina x
Also my consultant has said there are different canulla options available now since my time on the pump?
Firstly and most importantly I had major canulla problems in that it was fairly hit and miss if the pump actually worked most of the time, I went into ketoacidosis a couple of times due to this which is something I hadn’t experienced so badly since diagnosis and I have to confess frightened me half to death. My sites just didn’t seem to work a lot of the time.
Secondly I had a nurse which I failed to have much confidence in. She went on holiday for two weeks following the set up of my pump and there was nobody else pump trained to help me. This is when I landed my first trouble and I have to say roche were great and I had to revert to my pens but later my nurse told me another patient had ended up in hospital whilst she was away and she felt really bad....I would have preferred to have started when there was support around.
Fast forward…when I gave up the pump, I kissed my pens in forgiveness and despite my consultant saying ‘do you want to try a different pump?’ I said ‘no’ I’ve had enough!
I’ve read a lot on this forum that makes me feel a little more confident about having another go.
My major concern obviously is site issues, but I have read that others have not been able to site in the abdomen?? This was the only site I tried.
Secondly, I had to actually turn my pump off in the morning when I am most active as my hypos were preventing me from working due to driving.
Also rapid acting anologue insulin.may be a factor. I have dried it on MDI and I find it too ‘severe’ if that makes sense? So to have it continually in a pump is a concern.
My consultant has offered me ANY pump and I know I am privileged but the truth of the matter is I am nervous but yet tempted.
My options are; to go back to the nurse I have no faith in or try a different health authority (50miles away) and give it another go…but can't guarantee I would get one with them.
Thoughts would be appreciated.
Sorry for the long post but a know you folk will have some thoughts!
Nina x
Also my consultant has said there are different canulla options available now since my time on the pump?