Sorry I have no idea no clue about them but good luckI'm currently going through the changeover process for a pump, been a type 1 now for 42 years. I've been told it should be around April next year when I will be on one. Can you explain the pros and cons of a pump i.e. wearing one, control, showering/bathing etc as this is all new to me?
Thank you for the reply..ImHi @TonySleigh,
Do you know which pumps are being offered? The pro's are having the ability to adjust your basal rate for different times of the day, using TBR's (temporary basal rates) for times of illness/exercising, no more injections and the bolusing options that a pump provides, for example you can extend your bolus dose over several hours to deal with problematic meals like those that are high in fat. There's many more pro's and you'll find out yourself when you eventually change over.
The con's, I've not discovered many yet, probably when things go wrong such as when you have a occlusion/set failure would be one.
Hi @TonySleigh,
Do you know which pumps are being offered? The pro's are having the ability to adjust your basal rate for different times of the day, using TBR's (temporary basal rates) for times of illness/exercising, no more injections and the bolusing options that a pump provides, for example you can extend your bolus dose over several hours to deal with problematic meals like those that are high in fat. There's many more pro's and you'll find out yourself when you eventually change over.
The con's, I've not discovered many yet, probably when things go wrong such as when you have a occlusion/set failure would be one.
That's great thanks Chas. It seems that most people are positive about pumps. Looking forward to getting mine.Tony, I've been IDD since 1971. I moved to a pump 3.5 yrs ago and its the best move I made (other than getting a CGM) since I was diagnosed.
High level summary - you soon get used to having something attached to you, it takes a few months, but then it becomes part of you. Also during those first few months it takes a bit of effort to get your levels sorted 24/7 but its worth it.
Cons: first few months can be awkward.
Pros: much better control and you soon get over the Cons.
Hope this helps.
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