Hi Everyone, not been on here for a while. James is OK just been busy at home and work. I have some good/or not so good (well according to James anyway) news. Went to Clinic last Monday James doing very well and was told that they are introducing the Accu Chek Combo Pump and wondered if James was interested . I have said all along that we would want to be borne in mind if they ever did introduce the pump but James was very apprehensive when it was mentioned. Anyway there is going to be a group discussion with a Rep coming up at the end of this month and we have been invited to go along. James is still not happy about this but will go along for the meeting. I must admit I was very keen on the idea, BUT, I have done some research for myself (without James being aware) and I too am a bit apprehensive about whether it is the right thing for him.
There are sooooooooooooooooo many pros and cons and knowing James I don't think he would get used to being attached to something 24 hours. At the moment, to look at him you would not know he was diabetic, but with the pump attached 24/7 he said everyone would know and although all his mates know he is diabetic, it nevers interfers with his day to day life, but changing for games, playing football, swimming it's there for everyone to see. This is what he does not want.
So any support on this would be appreciated.
Yvonne x
There are sooooooooooooooooo many pros and cons and knowing James I don't think he would get used to being attached to something 24 hours. At the moment, to look at him you would not know he was diabetic, but with the pump attached 24/7 he said everyone would know and although all his mates know he is diabetic, it nevers interfers with his day to day life, but changing for games, playing football, swimming it's there for everyone to see. This is what he does not want.
So any support on this would be appreciated.
Yvonne x