pump choices

Hi! I'm 26 years type 1 diabetic, 29 years old, Libre sensor user with a A1c at 49 (6.5 in old money). Diabetes was uncontrolled for a very long time, including childhood and I have many diabetes complications to show for it.. unfortunately. They have been well controlled since 2021 - when I was...

I assume most people have seen this announcement. It includes the following: Omnipod 5 is now available on the NHS frameworks and Insulet is working with NHS Trusts to make Omnipod 5 available locally as rapidly as possible. You can check with your local diabetes team to see if the device will...

I'm currently on the Insight pump and I'll soon be due a new one. I have an inkling as to what pumps my hospital are going to offer me, but was wondering if anyone uses the Ypsomed Pump and what your experience of it is? I think it looks like it would be great for me from what I've read. Many...

Hi everyone, I'm really interested in changing from my MDI to an Omnipod dash system. Is there anyone out there that is NHS funded for the Dash or a previous Omnipod system? Im looking to find out if there was a criteria you had to meet to be applicable or if this was just a choice you wanted...

Hi all, I'm in the process of choosing a new insulin pump and I'm strongly considering the Ypsopump. Does anyone use this and can provide a review? I'm currently on a Medtronic pump. I like Medtronic, but I was attracted to the smaller size of the Ypsopump. Thanks! Tegan

Hello everyone, I hope you are very well. Recently, my doctor suggested to take me to a pump (in an attempt to control my <2 hypos). Can I have your advice and suggestions? The ones who use a pump, are you happy with it? The ones who tried it and went back to the pens, what is it that you...

Hello, I’ve been looking at new pumps today, having been on the combo for many years and I can’t chose between the insight or the omnipod. Both have significant pros and cons but I was hoping to get some advice from people who are actually using them. What frustrations do people have with them...

Hi guys - i have just received a letter from the pump clinic giving me an appointment on 17/03/16 to discuss pump options - I ve been told that the 1st appointment will be a discussion, choosing a pump etc then pump training commences a week later and have been allocated training appointments...