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Message: <blockquote data-quote="novorapidboi26" data-source="post: 609600" data-attributes="member: 90156">I use the Veo and love it..........the cannula insertion is really simple and pain free and as you say, the actual needle is hidden away to the last minute........the Veo can actually be controlled by a remote control fob type thing if you felt this was required, I don't know how it works though as there is no LCD screen on the fob, so you would still need to look at the pump screen to confirm the bolus etc.....I assume your needle phobia also includes blood sugar testing.......if that cant be overcome then a CGM would be a good solution, although its not a a complete solution as you still need to test with a lancet from time to time I believe just to confirm blood sugars and to calibrate sensors etc..has your poor control so far been down to the needle phobia, ie lack of testing.......just for information, I had no choice of the pump I was to get, separate government funding payed for all the pumps, and to  make it easier for training staff and future pumpers, one pump was chosen.......so you might get a recommendation of something other than the ones you have mentioned that ma suit your needs better....and you can still ask for it............<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>

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