Recent Content by JCW2011

  1. J

    Why should we subjected to a postcode lottery to receive the right pump?!?!

    But that's the whole point the NHS needs a complete overhall. Most people probably aren't aware that once a patient goes onto a pump, even if they don't stay on the pump, the manufacturer still gets paid for that patient's pump for four years! So the funding is a complete waste of the NHS's money.
  2. J

    Why should we subjected to a postcode lottery to receive the right pump?!?!

    I think you've misunderstood my post...the NHS is funding dangerous pumps whilst overlooking pumps that work. Plus as a diabetic that doesn't sit around being dormant I am a very active diabetic and wired pumps aren't suitable for the activities I participate in. So what you're implying is...
  3. J

    Why should we subjected to a postcode lottery to receive the right pump?!?!

    Right so you suggest I move countries, I find that profoundly condescending!
  4. J

    Why should we subjected to a postcode lottery to receive the right pump?!?!

    I was on the Omnipod for four years and it was faultless. Unfortunately my borough doesn't support it so I was forced to choose another patch pump being the Cellnovo (the only other patch pump currently available in the UK). I had issues with it from the start and on a daily basis!.....and...
  5. J

    Cellnovo

    If I were you I'd stick with the Omnipod.....I had so few problems with it during the four years I had it and having been on the Cellnovo for the last 7 weeks I've had daily issues! Honestly the Cellnovo is dangerous!
  6. J

    Cellnovo

    I was forced to move over to the Cellnovo after having been on the Omnipod for 4 yrs due to my local CCG not supporting this amazing pump. I rarely had any problems with the Omnipod and the proof was in my improved control over the years I was on it. I would give anything to go back on it...