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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 1251659" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>A pump is only as good as it's user obviously, but a pump allows for an amazingly fine-tuned basal - totally and utterly different to any long-acting insulin - so you're starting from a better position. It also allows micro-dosing of insulin and different kinds of boluses. I originally got my pump because no basal suited me (nighttime hypos) but once I'd learnt how to use it properly, I saw how much smoother my sugars were.</p><p></p><p>Please don't think that a pump is magic. But, if you're prepared to put the work in and understand Type 1, it's the most fantastic tool.</p><p></p><p>I've had Type 1 for more than 20 years. I've looked at every diet, read as many books as I can, thought about diabetes numerous times every single day - and the best thing I've done is get a pump. </p><p></p><p>I don't pretend to be perfect, but the biggest factors in diabetes control, in my opinion, are knowledge first, pump second. By knowledge, I mean knowledge about the appropriate manipulation of insulin to control your blood sugar.</p><p></p><p>I understand how upsetting your daughter's highs must be. I have a toddler too, and it's easy to imagine the utter stress and frustration. But it's still early days. You're at the beginning of a path. I can understand why yoyr daughter's team are cautious. Obviously hypos are a fear. Another good thing about a pump is that some are compatible with a CGM. Users here have various systems set up so that those who care about them can see their blood sugar even when the person with Type 1 isn't with them. I say that because I'm imagining the constant worry of having a child with Type 1. Just another thing to think about anyway as you go through options and pros and cons : )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 1251659, member: 39639"] A pump is only as good as it's user obviously, but a pump allows for an amazingly fine-tuned basal - totally and utterly different to any long-acting insulin - so you're starting from a better position. It also allows micro-dosing of insulin and different kinds of boluses. I originally got my pump because no basal suited me (nighttime hypos) but once I'd learnt how to use it properly, I saw how much smoother my sugars were. Please don't think that a pump is magic. But, if you're prepared to put the work in and understand Type 1, it's the most fantastic tool. I've had Type 1 for more than 20 years. I've looked at every diet, read as many books as I can, thought about diabetes numerous times every single day - and the best thing I've done is get a pump. I don't pretend to be perfect, but the biggest factors in diabetes control, in my opinion, are knowledge first, pump second. By knowledge, I mean knowledge about the appropriate manipulation of insulin to control your blood sugar. I understand how upsetting your daughter's highs must be. I have a toddler too, and it's easy to imagine the utter stress and frustration. But it's still early days. You're at the beginning of a path. I can understand why yoyr daughter's team are cautious. Obviously hypos are a fear. Another good thing about a pump is that some are compatible with a CGM. Users here have various systems set up so that those who care about them can see their blood sugar even when the person with Type 1 isn't with them. I say that because I'm imagining the constant worry of having a child with Type 1. Just another thing to think about anyway as you go through options and pros and cons : ) [/QUOTE]
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