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That's great thanks Chas. It seems that most people are positive about pumps. Looking forward to getting mine.

LOL... You did have a lucky escape didn't you Sue! Sorry to hear you had this issue in such a worse time but doesn't it open your eyes about people?? I kind of thought that wouldn't it be good my future lady would also be diabetic, at least she would understand what we have to go through...

I do agree Catlady, I suppose its not nice to hear at the time but thats their loss...;)

What is it about supermarkets that give you a hypo? It happens to me quite often..is it the walking, the stress, the smell of food?? I grabbed some jelly babies in a supermarket while shopping once and got a funny look off the cashier when she noticed they were opened!!

Many thanks Himtoo. I've just completed the hypo awareness program on here which I've learnt a couple of useful things. Your absolutely right...I must get out of this 'can't not live just in case attitude'. I think overtime you are constantly bombarded with the dangers of constant high blood...

i struggle with the fear of having hypos. I am generally a confident person, outgoing etc but I'll avoid situations if I think a hypo can cause embarrassment. Currently I feel the diabetes is controlling me rather than me controlling it. Thats why I decided to go for the pump option..

I really appreciate your replies.. Its great to hear from people with similar experiences and how you deal with them. Its sounds like RuthW had the same problems I'm going through...its only because the hypos have been a major issue and destroyed my confidence so I'm too hoping that I'll regain...

Thank you for the reply..Im I'm still at the early stages at the moment. Met up with the dietician today, got several other meetings to go yet, i presume i will be given a choice of pump during this time. Your reply was most helpful...many thanks.

I'm currently going through the changeover process for a pump, been a type 1 now for 42 years. I've been told it should be around April next year when I will be on one. Can you explain the pros and cons of a pump i.e. wearing one, control, showering/bathing etc as this is all new to me?

Hi, I'm type 1 diabetic which was diagnosed in 1973 at the age of 7. I generally keep fit, eat well (no junk food) and only drink about 8-10 units of alcohol per week. I also have recently played drums in a band but decided to leave as I was having too many hypos and was affecting my...