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<blockquote data-quote="silvarbullet1" data-source="post: 209645" data-attributes="member: 36383"><p>Hey all,</p><p></p><p>I moved to a new area (Chertsey/Surrey) around a year ago and at first was just under care of my GP.</p><p>However, I asked to be referred to the hospital and have now seen a really nice Dr and team of REAL diabetes specialists (My GP is nice but said 'ah, I wouldn't bother with carb counting'). After my first appointment (where I mentioned I would like a pump), the Dr said she'd refer me to this 'Pre-Pump Assessment Clinic' with the Diabetes nurse.</p><p></p><p>Wow! That was such a more positive experience regarding pumping than with any other Dr I've ever seen. Previously, it's felt like they're stalling somewhat. I think that things have moved along a lot in the last couple of years too, with consultants aware that pumps really are beneficial for many T1s to lower their HbA1c.</p><p></p><p>So, my question is: <strong>what to expect?</strong> I was given brochures for the Medtronic, Accu-Chek Combo and Animas pumps on my way out and told to 'have a read on the internet about them'.</p><p>I really like the look of the Accu-Chek Combo and have read some positive things about it, does anyone want to recommend the Animas or Medtronics devices??</p><p></p><p>What will they assess at the appointment? I already do carb-counting and have switched to their system since my first appointment in preparation (they count carbs per 1u insulin, I used 10g carbs = ? insulin). Is anyone else being assessed or remembers what the process was?</p><p>I think they have to do all the paperwork to approve the funding so I'm curious <strong>how long this will take?</strong></p><p></p><p>Thanks for your help!</p><p></p><p></p><p>T1 Dia.1999</p><p>HbA1c 8.3 - Q1 2011(Lowest ever)</p><p>HbA1c 9.0 - 11.0 '99-'09</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="silvarbullet1, post: 209645, member: 36383"] Hey all, I moved to a new area (Chertsey/Surrey) around a year ago and at first was just under care of my GP. However, I asked to be referred to the hospital and have now seen a really nice Dr and team of REAL diabetes specialists (My GP is nice but said 'ah, I wouldn't bother with carb counting'). After my first appointment (where I mentioned I would like a pump), the Dr said she'd refer me to this 'Pre-Pump Assessment Clinic' with the Diabetes nurse. Wow! That was such a more positive experience regarding pumping than with any other Dr I've ever seen. Previously, it's felt like they're stalling somewhat. I think that things have moved along a lot in the last couple of years too, with consultants aware that pumps really are beneficial for many T1s to lower their HbA1c. So, my question is: [b]what to expect?[/b] I was given brochures for the Medtronic, Accu-Chek Combo and Animas pumps on my way out and told to 'have a read on the internet about them'. I really like the look of the Accu-Chek Combo and have read some positive things about it, does anyone want to recommend the Animas or Medtronics devices?? What will they assess at the appointment? I already do carb-counting and have switched to their system since my first appointment in preparation (they count carbs per 1u insulin, I used 10g carbs = ? insulin). Is anyone else being assessed or remembers what the process was? I think they have to do all the paperwork to approve the funding so I'm curious [b]how long this will take?[/b] Thanks for your help! T1 Dia.1999 HbA1c 8.3 - Q1 2011(Lowest ever) HbA1c 9.0 - 11.0 '99-'09 [/QUOTE]
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