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Hi, I am 25 years old and have had type 1 for 12 years. I have never had good control and I am always either dangerously high or dangerously low with not much in between so as you can imagine it is definitely taking its control of my overall health.
I need some information about insulin pumps within the UK. Im hoping pump users can give me some insight of the pumps.
Are pumps available on the NHS and what criteria is there for a pump? I have retinopathy, over active thyroid problems and neuropathy in my feet.
If I was put on a waiting list what would be the waiting times? I know this is probably an impossible answer to guess but what was other insulin pump waiting times?
What risks are involved with a pump?
Would an insulin pump reduce the need to test my blood sugars?
What is the operation like when a pump is fitted?
Any known pros and cons using a pump?
I have no idea about the pump but If i wasn't put on a waiting list could I pay privately or have the operations overseas?
What are the average costs to run the pump?
Thank you
I need some information about insulin pumps within the UK. Im hoping pump users can give me some insight of the pumps.
Are pumps available on the NHS and what criteria is there for a pump? I have retinopathy, over active thyroid problems and neuropathy in my feet.
If I was put on a waiting list what would be the waiting times? I know this is probably an impossible answer to guess but what was other insulin pump waiting times?
What risks are involved with a pump?
Would an insulin pump reduce the need to test my blood sugars?
What is the operation like when a pump is fitted?
Any known pros and cons using a pump?
I have no idea about the pump but If i wasn't put on a waiting list could I pay privately or have the operations overseas?
What are the average costs to run the pump?
Thank you