Insulin Pump

[Stuart4879]

I have had diabetes since 2001 type 1 and was wondering how I get to go over to a insulin pump, and what people's experience was of them.



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[katto]

I am interested in this too....I am going to ask the dsn at my clinic and then also my consultant when I go for my next review. I'm guessing just showing a keen interest and positive attitude towards managing your sugars will help. Although i did read that currently in my local area(Brighton) that you have to have a hba1c of 8.7+ for a while or to be scared of/have a large number of hypos were you have needed assistance to qualify for a pump?
But it's still worth a try...


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[Stuart4879]

Thanks Katto


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[Lyndesay]

There is a number of things before you can be accepted for one. These include Hba1c over 9 and already completed a Daphne course or something similar. I live in Northern Ireland, I'm not sure if the credentials are the same for England.

Good luck anyway :grin:

Lyndesay

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