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Hi all, Question.....
Not sure about having a pump fitted.
Pros: more flexibility, maybe?
Cons: not getting dosages right, overdosing, causing more issues with Hypo's
I have been t1 diabetic for almost 27 years. First 10 years injecting mix insulin twice ad day, 12 hourly. during third pregnancy, 20 years ago went onto fast acting, ActRapid, with carb counting. and 12 hour background insulin. During fourth pregnancy, 16 years ago, went onto Novorapid with Levemir background. Last year I changed onto Degludec, and Fiasp fast acting.
I have always had poorly controlled levels, never tested. And had the Libre fitted a year ago, which has worked well for me. (Hba1c levels came down from 119 Dec 2019, to 69 by June). Since having Covid last year, possibly twice, and now struggling with maybe Long Covid (not been diagnosed yet) my sugars have sky rocketed (average 83mmol/9.7%). I have increased my insulin doses, doubling the amount.
I would like to know peoples thoughts on having a pump, advantages/disadvantages etc.
I shall be sending an email to my diabetic nurse with my thoughts regarding this and asking on her thoughts, (the team have mentioned this to me before). TIA
Not sure about having a pump fitted.
Pros: more flexibility, maybe?
Cons: not getting dosages right, overdosing, causing more issues with Hypo's
I have been t1 diabetic for almost 27 years. First 10 years injecting mix insulin twice ad day, 12 hourly. during third pregnancy, 20 years ago went onto fast acting, ActRapid, with carb counting. and 12 hour background insulin. During fourth pregnancy, 16 years ago, went onto Novorapid with Levemir background. Last year I changed onto Degludec, and Fiasp fast acting.
I have always had poorly controlled levels, never tested. And had the Libre fitted a year ago, which has worked well for me. (Hba1c levels came down from 119 Dec 2019, to 69 by June). Since having Covid last year, possibly twice, and now struggling with maybe Long Covid (not been diagnosed yet) my sugars have sky rocketed (average 83mmol/9.7%). I have increased my insulin doses, doubling the amount.
I would like to know peoples thoughts on having a pump, advantages/disadvantages etc.
I shall be sending an email to my diabetic nurse with my thoughts regarding this and asking on her thoughts, (the team have mentioned this to me before). TIA