Getting a pump

Can I ask how difficult it has been for people to get a pump?

I've been trying for some time now. My nurses say I should be able to and I saw my consultant this time last year she put me forward for an assessment. Only a couple of months ago I found out this had never been put through by mistake and my nurse says I need to wait until my next consultant appointment to speak to her again! They have sent me 2 appointments and then sent me cancellation letters saying they will send through new appointments but they haven't. That's over a year I've been waiting so far I hassle my nurse but it never gets anywhere. I have done dafne and keep very detailed food and insulin diaries and my blood sugars still have a mind of their own so I really feel I would benefit. It's getting really frustrating

Thank you that is a good idea. Any idea where I actually need to address the letter to? I know her name but that's about it!

I know I think my nurse has a bit of a thing against pumps she doesn't seem to care less if I have one or not. I see my nurse about once a month and remind her every time but it doesn't seem to work. I don't have an appointment I'm due my yearly consultant appointment but as I say it kept getting cancelled and haven't yet had a new appointment through. im desperate to try one though as I've heard mainly of good results!!

Thank you I tried the secratery but her answer machine said shes off until Monday!

I'm not sure which pumps my hospital has to offer, but out of curiosity the ones with an integrated CGM, do the nhs supply the parts for the CGM part or is that something that has to be self funded if I want that?

I have been having issues with my eyes and I get hand pain from unstable blood sugars. On a really good a1c I manage 7.0 I know it's not aweful but I'm still in pain. I also get really bad anxiety my consultant said she sees no reason I wouldn't be allowed one.

Last year I had to go to a different hospital as they asked me to trial something and the rep there actually said she struggles to deal with my hospital as they seem really anti technology and against trying out new things. I think they just prefer the old methods so see no need to push for the pump. I did consider changing hospital to addenbrokes as I've heard such good things but it would be really inconvenient to get there so often.

What do you mean about contacting a rep? Doesn't it all have to go directly through the hospital?

I will definitely try and contact the consultants directly!