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Well, just had a call from my DSN. Tuesday is cancelled as pump not arrived! Feeling bummed! Hopefully not too long to wait.

Thanks so much! I've sent her an email. Hopefully I will get a reply by Tuesday..... :woot:

I look forward to hearing how you get on! We can compare notes! Thanks for the advice re: the big bag! Noone here has told me anything yet!

Thank you so much to everyone for your comments! Was anyone given an 'pre pump' advice? Like do I still carry on as normal on Tuesday morning with injecting my levemir etc? Hoping to catch the Nurse at some point today to check too, but not always possible. x

I am definitely going to have a look for this book now. Fortunately I work just down the corridor from my Diabetes Team so I am feeling quite comfortable in the knowledge that help is very much at hand should I need it. And available on here from my lovely fellow diabetics! I love this forum :)

Thanks so much! Hugs for all! Did it feel weird at first having something 'on you' the whole time? I know it's a silly concern to have, it just crossed my mind! xx

Hello all, I have been a T1 for almost 22 years, diagnosed at 7 years old. I am due to start on an insulin pump on Tuesday after a couple of years of wanting one. I can't quite believe it's finally happening! I am hoping this will be the tool I've needed for a long time to finally get my sugar...

Thank you Ian! I'm really looking forward to it and will hopefully be put on a pump once its done :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello all :) I may be attending the DAFNE course in a weeks time as a place has become available and wondered if anyone has had experience of this and also experience of asking employers for time off? Where do we stand with regards to having to take the week as holiday etc? Any advice greatly...

I do it quite often if I've had a big meal and not enough fast acting insulin etc and it usually sorts me out. Though that's just me as I always say I am not an expert :/ Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'll make sure I show my boyfriend this post. It's as good as a medical fact now :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Levemir was a god send for me too :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

In that case, I think I should also avoid cleaning too.....! :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Wow thanks so much everyone! I am seeing my DSN tomorrow and I will definitely speak with her about it. I am feeling quite excited you have all been so helpful! This was the best kind of research hearing real people's stories and I'm glad that they are all positive xxx Sent from the Diabetes...

Really hope you do feel better soon! I'm sure as well that when your sugar levels even out you will feel better mentally as well as physically. All the best of luck to you and wishing you a really speedy recovery so you can get away from icky hospital food! X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm not an expert by any means but a similar thing happened to me when I started the gym, always a hypo the next morning! I reduced my basal insulin slightly and it seemed to help. Though of course I am not a specialist nurse or anything but its something to consider if you are comfortable...

So sorry to hear you are having a rough time at the moment. I completely understand as I have done a similar thing before. I hope you get better really soon! Can I ask what insulin you take? When I came out of hospital at about 17 years old after stopping taking my insulin and going into DKA...

Hi Fiona, Thank you so much for your response :-) I don't think I have seen any negative points about the pump at all yet. So having a pump means you can still be quite flexible with eating/drinking etc? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello all! Been a T1 diabetic for about 19 years and having never had great control (not for want of trying) I have been pondering the thought of going on a pump? Especially knowing that in the future I am going to want to try for a baby. My most recent HBA1C was 9.6 so I think it's unlikely I...

I am happy going to bed on 6 / 7 - when it happens for me! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App