Hi all,
I have had AccuChek pumps for the last 16 years and it is time for a new pump. I have diabetes type 1 for 40 years now, pretty much of personal experienciece, eating low card, with a Hb1Ac of approx. 53 and have not felt the need or advantage to use pump features like bolus calculators. I mainly use the standard functions like quick or wave bolus, temporary basal. In choosing a new pump I am confronted with the fact that most pumps use a bluetooth connection. I have resisted to use bluetooth so far and manage my pump directly by hand without the remote control and without app via smartphone. I prefer to keep it that way because I have not found any reliable scientific research information stating that long time use of bluetooth is safe healthwise. Especially when directly in contact with the body. Wanting to take all aspects of a new pump in careful consideration, I would be happy to hear of experienced pump-with-bluetooth-users if they notice(d) any effects on their health from the use of bluetooth. Or simply what your thoughts are about the safety/danger. Is your feeling one of trust? How does using bluetooth for your pump impact your quality of life? I look forward to hearing from you!
Rianne
I have had AccuChek pumps for the last 16 years and it is time for a new pump. I have diabetes type 1 for 40 years now, pretty much of personal experienciece, eating low card, with a Hb1Ac of approx. 53 and have not felt the need or advantage to use pump features like bolus calculators. I mainly use the standard functions like quick or wave bolus, temporary basal. In choosing a new pump I am confronted with the fact that most pumps use a bluetooth connection. I have resisted to use bluetooth so far and manage my pump directly by hand without the remote control and without app via smartphone. I prefer to keep it that way because I have not found any reliable scientific research information stating that long time use of bluetooth is safe healthwise. Especially when directly in contact with the body. Wanting to take all aspects of a new pump in careful consideration, I would be happy to hear of experienced pump-with-bluetooth-users if they notice(d) any effects on their health from the use of bluetooth. Or simply what your thoughts are about the safety/danger. Is your feeling one of trust? How does using bluetooth for your pump impact your quality of life? I look forward to hearing from you!
Rianne