Recent Content by diabeticmumof4

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum I have had my pump since December 2010, and at first it was a bit strange, but I soon got used to it. the freedom of not having to inject, and the worry of constant hypo's has helped greatly. The pump is not easy at first, and does...

Just noticed you are on the same pump as me, is there an alarm that you can set to say the insulin isn't getting through? I am still learning my way around the animas pump, appreciate any advice?

Had similiar problem, did a set change yesterday morning, all fine, no problems, went to bed last night on 8.6. This morning got up early luckily, and did a test, blood sugar was on 16.3. Did a correction, then checked my inset which seemed ok, however noticed on the tubing a couple of small...

I had some photographs taken in December for a screening test for diabetic retinopathy, I have just had the test results back saying I have diabetic maculopathy. I have to go for an appointment for further tests in 4-6 weeks. The letter doesn't explain much apart from saying I could loose some...

Just wanted to say thanks for all the words of encouragement, it is getting better, dare I say it, but I know I still have lots to learn? I definitely have more energy than I used too, and I can do exercise now, with my levels staying quite consistent. I think I will reap the benefits of being...

I have only had my pump since 13th of December, and the nurse worked out all my basal rates, and carb to insulun ratio's. I am still learning about how the pump works, and there is an AWFUL lot of information to take in. The hospital want to monitor me , till I know what sort of basal rates I...

Hello there, thanks for the reply, I have now changed my inset to a 90 degree automatic device instead. I am hoping it will suit me better, as I have a lot of muscle in my stomach, as I play sport. When I saw the nurse today she mentioned trying the combo, as I tend of go high as the day goes...

Hello, thanks for the replies, it did come down eventually nearly 4 hours later to 10.5. Had a light tea, then checked again and it was on 11.2. This morning it was 10.9 upon waking, and has gone up over the morning to 13.0. I have just done a correction with the pump, and am hoping it was...

I went on to a animas 2020 pump on Monday, and its worked fine till I have to do a set change. The first time I did it, it took over a hour on where I was disconnected from it. My blood sugars went up to 18.6, and took over 3 hours to come to a normal level. I did a cartridge and infusion...

I have just been approved for a pump, and have chosen the animas 2020 model. I am totally new to this, I have been on a carboydrate counting course, but know nothing about how the pump works. I am going on a day's training course soon on how to learn to use it, but would appreciate any tips...

Hello there, thanks for replying, I was a bit confused as to why they wanted me to change my lantus to the morning, as the last time I had seen my consultant she had said I would probably have the pump by November. I had thought I had done what was necessary to meet the criteria for a pump...

I am currently in the process of trying to obtain a pump, at first my consultant agreed. I took a carbohydrate counting course, and was told I needed to go on to a cgm to record my blood sugars for five days, which I did. When I went back to see the hospital about my results, they started...