insulin pump

Hi all, So after a visit to the hospital to discuss pumps, I really like the idea of getting one. I have been invited to a manufacture talk (Medtronic and Accu Check), but naturally they are only going to talk about the positives as they want you to use their product. But I want to know the...

Hi all, Tomorrow I have an appointment to discuss insulin pumps with my diabetes team at the hospital. I have had many discussions already with them but tomorrow is an opportunity to look at some and see if one I like the look of is available on the nhs. I do a lot of Lindy hop dancing and...

Hi All Am after some thoughts and a bit of advice. I am due gallstone surgery next Wednesday. At my pre-op assessment this morning the nurse, very matter of factly, told me that they would 'more than likely' put me on an insulin pump for the duration of my stay, even though my sugars are pretty...

I am new here and made a post introducing myself on the introduction section. I could sit here all night and type loads but I want to get to the point so I will try not to babble. I was diagnosed in 1997, a year after being diagnoised age 9 my life turned and was hell. My body basically hated...

I am product design student designing a product to help store insulin at the correct temperature in hot climates/summer time (Like a cool bag or Frio bag but hopefully better). I have created this survey to try and work out which features are most important to people and would be grateful if you...

It is supposed to be revolutionary with automatic basal injections. Does anybody know somebody who used it? I quite like the 0.5% drop in A1c in the trials, can't really believe that only automation will do that tho. Best, Jon

hi I've been offered the option of going on a pump and have been given a list of the ones I could choose from, if anyone has these pumps I'd like to hear your experiences good or bad please Wired options: Medtronic 640g Animas vibe Accu check insight Wireless: Cell novo Omnipod

Accu-Chek® Insight insulin pump system manufactured by Roche Diabetes Care with NovoRapid® PumpCart® cartridges – risk of hyperglycaemia Cartridges inserted incorrectly can leak insulin into the cartridge compartment, resulting in an under-delivery of insulin, which may lead to rapid...

Just seeking a bit of advice. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 14 years now, I got diagnosed at the age of 10. I was offered the pump a few years ago but I absolutely hated the idea, so I kindly said "no thanks" but now that I am a little older and a little wiser, I am really considering...

Hi All, I feel like a kid at christmas. You know that feeling, when your control is nil and you just need action to take back control of your sugars? Well action finally happened and i'm prepping to get my pod a week tomorrow. 2016 has been THE WORST. 12 years with Diabetes before it really...

Hi people! My name is Dominic, I'm 18 and live in Wiltshire and recently started up my own company. I currently have a few different designs or stickers available for OmniPod pods, but am hoping to expand to more pumps and designs in the near future. I hope you like my stickers and if you have...

Hi podders, I'm Dominic, and I recently started Pumpskin! Not 100% sure if I can post this here, if I'm not allowed, I apologise :) I've currently got a few different OmniPod Pod stickers available and would love it if you could take a look! My website is www.pumpskin.co.uk Thanks and if you...

Hi, I just wondered how everyone gets on with airport security when travelling with your pumps? I fly internationally 2 or 3 times per month, and when I was given my pump, my DSN said it should not go through any of the security systems. Last week, at Gatwick, I showed the pump to the security...

Hello, I have a 10yr old daughter with type 1 (diagnosed at 4 yrs old) and we are just now going to get a pump. We had finally decided to go with Animus Vibe due to the Dexcom integration, when we were informed about a trial our daughter may be able to do with the Medatronic Minimed 670. From...

hello, I'm feeling pretty rough with a chest infection. I went to A&E as I knew I needed medicine asap. I had 'elevated inflammatory markers' in the blood test which I think means I have protein showing I've got an infection. For a week, my insulin hasn't really worked and I'm on an increased...

New design for insulin pump, I have designed one that is more comfortable, easy to use, and cheaper to make than all of the pumps on the market. But, I've hit a wall! As always, when you're unknown, have no background or qualifications or funding, I can't make one or get someone to make it for me.