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Back on my pump :D

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Type1Lad

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Location
United Kingdom
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I know these days im going to have to test alot more every 2 hours but im so happy!
The only thing last time i was on it was getting alot of lows so starting now on my -20%
but even that's a little to much if i knock down 0.5 every hour on each profile is that worth doing? or should i wait till next week and send to diasend to nurses? :D
 
noblehead said:
By all means be guided by your pump DSN if unsure what to do @Type1Lad, just test more frequently until you know that your basal rates and I:C ratio's are right, if your unsure on how to do a basal check then have a look at the following:

http://www.salforddiabetescare.co.uk/index2.php?nav_id=1007

Good luck and hope you get sorted.
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thanks for that link :P i've gone to my -10% for now as i'm running at 12 atm, so don't know whats going on will hopefully be able to do this, they say do night ones first right? :D
 
Yes I'd start with your night basal rate first, reason being if you get that right it means you have a good third of your day sorted, plus if you wake with in-range bg levels it sets you up for the day and leaves you feeling positive.

Just one other thing, there's a excellent book you should purchase (if you don't own one already) called Pumping Insulin, it's a must read for those who are new to pumping insulin or for those who are thinking of changing over. Let us know how you get on.
 
noblehead said:
Yes I'd start with your night basal rate first, reason being if you get that right it means you have a good third of your day sorted, plus if you wake with in-range bg levels it sets you up for the day and leaves you feeling positive.

Just one other thing, there's a excellent book you should purchase (if you don't own one already) called Pumping Insulin, it's a must read for those who are new to pumping insulin or for those who are thinking of changing over. Let us know how you get on.
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ill have to get that book i got think like a pancreas but ill get that book when i get paid :D
 
Type1Lad said:
ill have to get that book i got think like a pancreas but ill get that book when i get paid :D
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Think Like a Pancreas has some good chapters on Insulin Pumps and getting the most from one, read through it again as this will help refresh your pump knowledge.
 
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