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<blockquote data-quote="phdiabetic" data-source="post: 1644171" data-attributes="member: 317494"><p>When I was deciding whether I would like a pump or not, I was told that a pump is just a different way of getting insulin and that I could get equally good results on MDI and pump. I did improve my control slightly after getting the pump - previous HbA1c's in the range 5.2-5.5, new HbA1c's in the range 4.6-5.1. However I think that is mainly due to having more experience dealing with diabetes than it is due to the new technology. Obviously the pump has many benefits over MDI (smaller and more frequent doses, variable basal) but I agree with my endo that it is possible to get good results with either. However it is very unfortunate that you don't have access to technology - everyone should have the opportunity to try all the available options! Keep on asking about it at your appointments and hopefully you will eventually get the chance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phdiabetic, post: 1644171, member: 317494"] When I was deciding whether I would like a pump or not, I was told that a pump is just a different way of getting insulin and that I could get equally good results on MDI and pump. I did improve my control slightly after getting the pump - previous HbA1c's in the range 5.2-5.5, new HbA1c's in the range 4.6-5.1. However I think that is mainly due to having more experience dealing with diabetes than it is due to the new technology. Obviously the pump has many benefits over MDI (smaller and more frequent doses, variable basal) but I agree with my endo that it is possible to get good results with either. However it is very unfortunate that you don't have access to technology - everyone should have the opportunity to try all the available options! Keep on asking about it at your appointments and hopefully you will eventually get the chance. [/QUOTE]
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