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<blockquote data-quote="Derek27db" data-source="post: 392783" data-attributes="member: 14072"><p>My story so far is,</p><p></p><p>Dec’12 the DSN finally sold me on using a pump. Until then I didn't fancy the thought of being attached 24/7 but we had tried all scenarios with MDI and it didn't make a difference to Dawn Phenomenon. I wanted my BG’s under control so agreed.</p><p></p><p>Feb’13 and I have my appointment with the DSN for pump suitability. They know me well from shared online diaries, phone calls and generally being a nuisance so it's a formality to tell me I'll be recommended and will be discussed at March monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting.</p><p></p><p>End of March'13 I haven't heard anything so being impatient I called the clinic and asked the DSN what's the latest. Due to an admin error my case wasn't discussed but these things happen and was told it would be at April's.</p><p></p><p>Beginning May'13 and being impatient (again) I call and ask if I definitely was discussed this time. My very patient DSN told me I was discussed and approved. I now had to wait to be scheduled for the saline start and then pump training. It's a very busy clinic with a lot of people, children and adults, waiting for a pump so as soon as they know I'll know.</p><p></p><p>Today still same as May, waiting like a child waiting on Christmas <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I want mine now! lol Until then it's a case of Carry-On Correcting (sounds like a diabetes film with Sid James) and religiously testing, recording, weighing etc</p><p></p><p>@Kelsmell82, hope I'm not being nosey but can I ask which PCT you're under? </p><p></p><p>@Marie.T1, know how you feel with the ups n downs with your sugars while you wait, but knowing your getting one makes it the tiniest bit more bearable</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek27db, post: 392783, member: 14072"] My story so far is, Dec’12 the DSN finally sold me on using a pump. Until then I didn't fancy the thought of being attached 24/7 but we had tried all scenarios with MDI and it didn't make a difference to Dawn Phenomenon. I wanted my BG’s under control so agreed. Feb’13 and I have my appointment with the DSN for pump suitability. They know me well from shared online diaries, phone calls and generally being a nuisance so it's a formality to tell me I'll be recommended and will be discussed at March monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting. End of March'13 I haven't heard anything so being impatient I called the clinic and asked the DSN what's the latest. Due to an admin error my case wasn't discussed but these things happen and was told it would be at April's. Beginning May'13 and being impatient (again) I call and ask if I definitely was discussed this time. My very patient DSN told me I was discussed and approved. I now had to wait to be scheduled for the saline start and then pump training. It's a very busy clinic with a lot of people, children and adults, waiting for a pump so as soon as they know I'll know. Today still same as May, waiting like a child waiting on Christmas :D I want mine now! lol Until then it's a case of Carry-On Correcting (sounds like a diabetes film with Sid James) and religiously testing, recording, weighing etc @Kelsmell82, hope I'm not being nosey but can I ask which PCT you're under? @Marie.T1, know how you feel with the ups n downs with your sugars while you wait, but knowing your getting one makes it the tiniest bit more bearable [/QUOTE]
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