Can I have sex when using a pump?

Anonymous Question

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290
Type of diabetes
Other
Treatment type
Diet only
Anonymous question submitted:

I'm thinking of asking my specialist to go on the insulin pump as when I've been on a sliding scale in hospital my condition has been much more controlled. If I was to have a 'bit of how's your father' (for want of a better term) how would I get on with the pump? If I take it off, will I get ill?

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Dougal

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I have a pump and it is perfectly fine to remove it for an hour. It will more than likely take a bit of trial and error to work out what works for you. But "how's your father" is no problem on a pump - I know someone who does not remove their pump for this activity and has never had a problem!

My advice would be to go for a pump - they are excellent! It does take more effort to get things right, but it is well worth it. I wish you luck :D