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Criteria for pump

Fayesiec_

Fayesiec_

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Hi
I keep asking my team to at least try me on the pump and it’s no no no.
Why I ask? Is there a specific criteria? Is it costs? Is it me?
I have just started my return to practice course- back to nursing. Been out of it for 10yrs. I believe the pump will help frankly!!
Am I missing something? Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated. (I’ve had Type 1 for 13mths btw).
 
Obviously cost is a reason for most decisions but if you don't meet the NICE guidelines, they won't consider the pump. Have you checked the guidelines?
 
Have a look at this website http://www.inputdiabetes.org.uk
Gives guidelines and lots of other useful info.

I found there were quite a lot of hoops to jump through before finally getting a pump earlier this month including: dafne course (carb counting) & changing my basal insulin. Was also told 'no' by junior doctor altho nurse had said 'yes but I just kept asking and my new consultant (same hospital) finally said ok, funding came through 2 days before Christmas so it can happen.
Good luck and do as much research as you can to prove you really really want it.
 
Fayesiec_ said:
Hi
I keep asking my team to at least try me on the pump and it’s no no no.
Why I ask? Is there a specific criteria? Is it costs? Is it me?
I have just started my return to practice course- back to nursing. Been out of it for 10yrs. I believe the pump will help frankly!!
Am I missing something? Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated. (I’ve had Type 1 for 13mths btw).
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Have you had any luck yet?
 
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