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<blockquote data-quote="richiejmorris" data-source="post: 142816" data-attributes="member: 27689"><p>I am definately pro pump. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds in the past 6 weeks since starting. </p><p>A common day was 2 or 3 hypo's and then really high 20+, this was on lantus and actrapid inj. Now he rarely has a hypo, maybe once a week and some highs although they tend to be if we dont properly carb count. He also ate very little in the year on injections. Now he nearly takes my hand off!</p><p></p><p>Initially your task is to change the site every 2 or 3 days, it gets easier, first few times is a bit tricky. I would recommend numbing the site with emla cream for 1 hour prior to site change as our wee boy doesn't bat an eyelid when we use it. It can cost though. PCT may give you a few patches to get you going. After that you can but it in tubes and put on with a guaze or plaster.</p><p>Your other task is to learn how to carb count (bolus). Get some digital scales and start putting together a list on the frige for common meals regarding carb content and just add to it as you go along. The diabetic educators will help with this.</p><p>The basal will work itself out in time as the educators will refine its delivery as you go along.</p><p></p><p>Its the best form of management out there so best of luck.</p><p>RJM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richiejmorris, post: 142816, member: 27689"] I am definately pro pump. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds in the past 6 weeks since starting. A common day was 2 or 3 hypo's and then really high 20+, this was on lantus and actrapid inj. Now he rarely has a hypo, maybe once a week and some highs although they tend to be if we dont properly carb count. He also ate very little in the year on injections. Now he nearly takes my hand off! Initially your task is to change the site every 2 or 3 days, it gets easier, first few times is a bit tricky. I would recommend numbing the site with emla cream for 1 hour prior to site change as our wee boy doesn't bat an eyelid when we use it. It can cost though. PCT may give you a few patches to get you going. After that you can but it in tubes and put on with a guaze or plaster. Your other task is to learn how to carb count (bolus). Get some digital scales and start putting together a list on the frige for common meals regarding carb content and just add to it as you go along. The diabetic educators will help with this. The basal will work itself out in time as the educators will refine its delivery as you go along. Its the best form of management out there so best of luck. RJM [/QUOTE]
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