Hi
I've been diagnosed 7 yrs and on MDI. I did a DAFNE course 3 yrs ago and test about 8 times a day, injecting when necessary. Over the past year I've tried to tighten up my control. I average 8 injections a day. My DSN suggested I think about a pump. I wasn't keen until I researched it but now really believe it could make a big difference to my life. However my specialist GP feels my Hba1c would preclude me from funding. My last result was 7.6. I pointed out that I achieved this by rigorous testing and injecting (I had been quite proud of myself) she said I'm too obsessive and should test less and only inject a corrective dose at mealtimes. She reluctantly agreed to refer me to my hospital clinic to see if they will consider me for a pump but now I'm wondering how I convince them if they feel the same as her.
If I get turned down for funding can I appeal? Should I stop testing/injecting so much and let my Hba1c go up?
Feeling very deflated so any advice or comment would be welcome
I've been diagnosed 7 yrs and on MDI. I did a DAFNE course 3 yrs ago and test about 8 times a day, injecting when necessary. Over the past year I've tried to tighten up my control. I average 8 injections a day. My DSN suggested I think about a pump. I wasn't keen until I researched it but now really believe it could make a big difference to my life. However my specialist GP feels my Hba1c would preclude me from funding. My last result was 7.6. I pointed out that I achieved this by rigorous testing and injecting (I had been quite proud of myself) she said I'm too obsessive and should test less and only inject a corrective dose at mealtimes. She reluctantly agreed to refer me to my hospital clinic to see if they will consider me for a pump but now I'm wondering how I convince them if they feel the same as her.
If I get turned down for funding can I appeal? Should I stop testing/injecting so much and let my Hba1c go up?
Feeling very deflated so any advice or comment would be welcome