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How can I get a pump without doing Dafne course?
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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1752074" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hello [USER=458010]@Unknownlegend[/USER] - welcome to the forum <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>My understanding is that the NHS specifies this as a prerequisite to getting access to a pump as it proves you have a good knowledge of carb counting, insulin management and sick day rules etc, as the pump requires a good deal of user input and control to ensure it works effectively. Sadly as there is a lack of funding they cannot hand them out to everyone so anyone who gets one has to of proven that they are capable of taking full ownership of making the pump work successfully for them. Doing DAFNE is a very small sacrifice to make when you appreciate the benefits of pump management and the impact on your life. I would encourage you to take a weeks holiday if your employer isn’t forthcoming with time off, this is something I did as i’m self employed, also get ‘pumping insulin’ it’s a good read for getting your head round using one and achieving excellent results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 1752074, member: 53162"] Hello [USER=458010]@Unknownlegend[/USER] - welcome to the forum :) My understanding is that the NHS specifies this as a prerequisite to getting access to a pump as it proves you have a good knowledge of carb counting, insulin management and sick day rules etc, as the pump requires a good deal of user input and control to ensure it works effectively. Sadly as there is a lack of funding they cannot hand them out to everyone so anyone who gets one has to of proven that they are capable of taking full ownership of making the pump work successfully for them. Doing DAFNE is a very small sacrifice to make when you appreciate the benefits of pump management and the impact on your life. I would encourage you to take a weeks holiday if your employer isn’t forthcoming with time off, this is something I did as i’m self employed, also get ‘pumping insulin’ it’s a good read for getting your head round using one and achieving excellent results. [/QUOTE]
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