Hi Tim.. only 12% wow..I wouldn't of thought thatHi @Jamiejaiden3310, roughly 12% of the adult UK T1 population is using a pump, so it's not really all that widespread as an insulin delivery device. It's just that you tend to see those people on Social Media.
Likewise, Libre (up until last year) and CGM is, in the most part, privately funded by individuals. Until April, accessing Libre on the NHS is fairly tricky, and most CGMs simply don't get funded. Again, Social Media gives a slightly skewed impression as to what the population really uses as by far the majority are still using fingersticks.
Thanks..I struggle to test before and after food as I dont have set meals per day which is maybe why I'm losing weight rapid..although my white blood cell count is very high and has been for over a year so being tested for underlying conditions e.g coeliac disease..chron's disease..thyroids etc..There are always hoops to jump through with tech! In the Libre example you need to be testing at least 9 times a day! If you are only testing 4 times then you will not qualify. You should be testing before food and after food to see what effect your insulin is having on the food you are eating anyway.
My advice....start testing more![]()
Thanks..I struggle to test before and after food as I dont have set meals per day which is maybe why I'm losing weight rapid..although my white blood cell count is very high and has been for over a year so being tested for underlying conditions e.g coeliac disease..chron's disease..thyroids etc..
It's ok I need blunt..my mum always says gp's and consultants aren't blunt enough with me..and I agree..I've tested twice so far this morning which is a massive improvement for me..as my son has autism all my attention is on him most of the time but starting to realise he won't have me if I dont concentrate on my health..so enough is enough...I've also downloaded one drop app to input my glucose readings, meals and input what insulin I'm taking to correct..
Definitely..thank you for your advice..its much appreciatedWinner
Of course your efforts are going to be 100% on your son, but as you said you need to think about yourself as well. Small steps forward are the way to go![]()
Wow 20 years that's really long..you deserve to have the tech..good on you..are you all sorted now then?are your sugars constantly better?I’m a bit late to the party, such are the joys of my current job! I’m lucky enough to have both Libre and a pump after twenty years of doing it the old fashioned way. I got the Libre because my HbA1c was quite high at 94, and I had to drop it by 27 points after a three month trial. I halved it, and now have it long term. The better control highlighted horrendous dawn phenomenon and monthly insulin resistance, necessitating up to 18 injections a day - which is how I got my pump a few months ago. I’m in South Wales, if that’s of any help.
I think I’m as sorted as a type one can be - my last HbA1c was 37 and I have very few hypos. There’s a lot of numbers to crunch, and I have to count every carb to dose accurately, but I’m really happy with it all.Wow 20 years that's really long..you deserve to have the tech..good on you..are you all sorted now then?are your sugars constantly better?
And thank you any advice is appreciated
Hi @Jessitalia - i’m not saying a pump wouldn’t improve your control I think you’ve missed my point, it’s down to how you utilise the tools you’ve got and sadly the nhs fail to support t1’s who aren’t testing regularly, hence why the best advice is to take control prove your willing to put the effort in and you will be supported. I can’t comment on each individual CCG but this is from experience.