I think I would refuse if offered. The idea of having some kind of "machine" stuck to me just doesn't appeal . . I find the libre 2 sensors annoying enough.
This is the sort of set up (with the libre 3) my colleague’s 3/4 year old has.
From what I gather.
You can have other reasons instead of that though, my HbA1c was lower than that when I got mine, I got it due to problems with my overnight blood sugars not staying anywhere near flat (dawn phenomenon related stupid highs most of the time (starting at 3am), or very low from about 2am all night)
I think it’s more a case of 58hba1c being suggested as a cost effective cut off at which to offer hcl pump systems.
Tried that with my endo but he was shaking his head so often during my story I thought he’d developed a palsy.
you spend more of your time taking more and more daily injections to keep your bg in range, but then you don't qualify...Madness!
The main reason I qualified for a pump was the number of injections I was doing a day to keep a decent h1c. Around 8 to 10 / day.
I would say I do that if not more but wouldn't really say that is a problem for me .
yep 8-10ish most days if on a high can be up to 15ish I guess, I'm skinny and only use abdomen which can become a battle ground!
I would say I'm skinny 12 st and 5 ft 10 tall and yes I sometimes have to inject 10 - 20 times a day but due to the fact I have fat pockets around my abdomen caused by many years of using them big needles like nails and firing them in with a device like a vet would use on a bull I am restricted to arms and legs but would still say with the modern needles it's still not really a problem , perhaps we just get tougher with age .
I think there are a few different systems. My understanding of the hcl system, is one reservoir for one bolus insulin, which is then micro dosed to mimic basel effect with further doses given for balancing carbs. All tailored to suit via personalised app/algorithm.
