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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
I've been diagnosed since October 2014 so still fairly new to it all. I'm managing OK using pens but have been considering going onto the pump to help me manage more effectively. I'm 25 and work full time as a Teacher so sometimes have no time to eat on an afternoon.
Having only found out I was diabetic by being admitted to intensive care with DKA I am concerned about having no background insulin when using a pump and developing DKA quicker. As stupid as this probably sounds as well I don't want to feel like there is something wrong with me or making it more obvious I'm diabetic.
If anyone could give me any advice who has been using a pump about what its like living with one (sleeping, showering managing to conceal it when wearing dresses etc) it would be greatly appreciated x
Having only found out I was diabetic by being admitted to intensive care with DKA I am concerned about having no background insulin when using a pump and developing DKA quicker. As stupid as this probably sounds as well I don't want to feel like there is something wrong with me or making it more obvious I'm diabetic.
If anyone could give me any advice who has been using a pump about what its like living with one (sleeping, showering managing to conceal it when wearing dresses etc) it would be greatly appreciated x