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Got approval from the consultant yesterday, to get a pump, so happy with that. Will be seeing the DSN on 14th May to hopefully get a start date, and to arrange pump training. Can't wait. Type 1 since 1969.

Hi brett. Great to hear that Accu-Chek do a good range of cases etc, as I will hopefully be getting an Accu-Chek Combo system soon. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I agree kangoo, sounds like you've got a good case for a pump. I've been having nighttime/morning highs recently, and have increased my basal as far as I can, without it interfering with my daytime readings, which are fine. Hopefully with a pump, and being able to set a different basal rate for...

Kangoo, yes, I believe those three pumps are the only ones available. I was given an old Medtronic to try for a few days, although it wasn't switched on (no batteries), and had no saline in the reservoir. But it did give me a feel for wearing one 24/7. My carb counting is ok (according to the...

JaneC, I did enquire about the Omnipod when I saw the DSN. She said that Ypsomed did not participate when NHS Highland did their last pump review. I think they do one every year, so hopefully they will participate next time. DSN said that even then, it wouldn't be available until next year. So...

43 years as a T1, and will hopefully be getting a pump soon. Saw the dsn yesterday (spent 7 hours total on train, as local clinic doesn't support pumps), and she let me have a look at the three pumps mentioned. Came away with an Accu-Chek Aviva Expert, so I can try out the bolus wizard. Was...