Getting a Pump

[CarysMia2711]

Hi. I've been to a pump information clinic and have applied for a pump today and was just wondering how long it takes to actually get one?
Thanks

 

[noblehead]

The time-scale can vary, I got up and running in 3 months but I've seen some members say they've waited a year, sure @himtoo was one such person (apologies Paul if this isn't the case).

 

[himtoo]

Hi @CarysMia2711
as @noblehead says it can vary from one HCP( health care provider ) to the next.

I had a total wait of 13 months -- this consisted of appointments with my DSN , The pump consultant , multiple appointments with the dietician , and just the fact that my HCP only has 1 new pump starter per month.

hope you are successful !!!!!!!

 

[Juicyj]

Hi @CarysMia2711 it really depends on the trust as all are different, mine took about a year, some can be a lot quicker, no harm in asking what the timeline looks like with your DSN or consultant though.

 

[eabhamurphy]

So much variation in this!
Mine was really quick, once decided then less than 24 hours. I feel the using saline thing that some people describe on here would have been unnecessary for me personally as I just went straight onto insulin but who am I to say! Probably would be a good idea to push them to let you attend a carb counting course though (something I didn't have opportunity to do pre pump)
First had to split lantus, then switch to Tresiba. When the later failed to reduce hypos just like the first one then a pump was decided upon. They said 'im afraid we will have to consider the pump' and I was so happy, still don't know why they thought I might not want one!
I think being seen in the preconception clinic helped as well. The targets they want a person to achieve with so few hypos really need the pump.