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<blockquote data-quote="Flowerpot" data-source="post: 611819" data-attributes="member: 47217"><p>I've used a Veo and CGM for three years and used a pump for about 13 years.</p><p></p><p>I've found the Veo a great pump, it has a similar array of features to the other makes. Not having to use long acting insulin was one of the best things to happen to my control as I was going unconscious in my sleep when on MDI. A pump only uses short acting insulin so I have found my hypos less long and less severe. The flexibility a pump gives you to set tiny basal amounts through the night makes getting control so much easier. </p><p></p><p>I use Medtronic Enlite sensors and haven't had any problems with the quality and accuracy of the readings. I have only managed to make each sensor last for 7 days as the transmitter needs recharging at this point. I know users of Dexcom can get a longer period of use out of each sensor.</p><p></p><p>I hope you find the change to a pump gives you much better control through the night and evens out the swings you are getting in blood sugar. Being able to set different basal rates in increments of 0.025 units over specific time periods is a much more delicate way of controlling blood sugar than one injection of long acting insulin. I know MDI works for many but if you are facing problems especially through the night a pump is a brilliant thing to use. </p><p></p><p>I didn't have a choice to make as my clinic only use Medtronic. I'm more than happy with it. Make a decision about which make of pump to go for and get the ball rolling, I'm sure you won't look back once you have got it set up and are confident with all the features. Good luck with it all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flowerpot, post: 611819, member: 47217"] I've used a Veo and CGM for three years and used a pump for about 13 years. I've found the Veo a great pump, it has a similar array of features to the other makes. Not having to use long acting insulin was one of the best things to happen to my control as I was going unconscious in my sleep when on MDI. A pump only uses short acting insulin so I have found my hypos less long and less severe. The flexibility a pump gives you to set tiny basal amounts through the night makes getting control so much easier. I use Medtronic Enlite sensors and haven't had any problems with the quality and accuracy of the readings. I have only managed to make each sensor last for 7 days as the transmitter needs recharging at this point. I know users of Dexcom can get a longer period of use out of each sensor. I hope you find the change to a pump gives you much better control through the night and evens out the swings you are getting in blood sugar. Being able to set different basal rates in increments of 0.025 units over specific time periods is a much more delicate way of controlling blood sugar than one injection of long acting insulin. I know MDI works for many but if you are facing problems especially through the night a pump is a brilliant thing to use. I didn't have a choice to make as my clinic only use Medtronic. I'm more than happy with it. Make a decision about which make of pump to go for and get the ball rolling, I'm sure you won't look back once you have got it set up and are confident with all the features. Good luck with it all. [/QUOTE]
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