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Insulin pump

Let us pen pals know how u get on. Good on you @nobelhead
 
That is wonderful Noblehead. It should make life so much smoother - and free you up to get on with better things ! Many congratulations, Lucy
 

Trust me - you will know if you catch the tubing and get disconnected. Ouch.
 
Congratulations, I'm very jealous! I really should look into it myself.
 
Great news I have been waiting since Feb for pump - although pump specialist left in the meantime which has delayed things :-( Hoping to get. Mine early next year when new specialist starts or I may go to different hospital! Will be interesting to know how you get on and which pump you choose
 
Likewise, many congratulations and great news, @noblehead!
I bet you won't look back to your pens!

It was kind of hinted to me that I might get a pump some time, so I've been thinking about what it would be like as I've had similar doubts, having been long-term MDI. It's good to hear all the positive feedback from pumpers on the forum.

Keep us MDIers posted on how you get on.
 
I think that because of the issues on the body with insulin being absorbed ok, it might be wiser to use a pump with infusion sets that connect via a tube rather than limit using a pod. I rarely ever used my tummy for bolus injections as it hurt and I marked a bit. The only time tummy was used was when bg levels had risen up high and I needed to correct fairly quickly. The good part was that I was able to insert invusion sets in my tummy all ok. My arms have got thinner at the top as ive got older but I can insert right at the very back up high nesr the flabby part near my armpit. Insulin from a pen still works ok in my arm and not much trouble with a 4mm needle injected at t shirt level.

I dont think you will get Freedom lol as that's a bit of an over exaggeration but you will find your life changing. Hypos and highs can still happen so that's even more of the reason to test bg levels a lot more or think about using cgm.
 
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