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Am I allowed to rant? Diabetic consultant...

hello
I have been type 1 for over 50yrs. Recently I asked my gp for a pump . He gave me a referral and I have seen a specialist nurse about this. The reason I want one is I have now got a lot of swelling and lumps, also my control now seems not good. I have had extensive laser surgery on both eyes and have limited movement in both shoulders. I still work though. The nurse seemed to agree with me about a pump but when she put it to the consultant he said I do not meet the criteria. I am worried about my eyes as he has now put me on old fashioned insulin 2 a day. I have done the DAFNE course and was followinrg the regime. Sugars now terrible but I am seeing nurse again soon.
That must be terribly disappointing for you. The only thing I can recommend is to fight as hard as you can for what you want, get in touch with INPUT and change hospitals. I'd also suggest looking into injection ports to give you some relief from skin pricking. there are some details here.
 
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