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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1444602"><p>I have been pumping for just over a year. It took me some months to get used to (and there are still times I long for my pens) but overall I think it is worthwhile for the extra control.</p><p>One of the hardest things seems to be getting the basal dose correct at different times throughout the day. There is always some trial and error and often a problem with "left over Lantus" for the first week. I was lucky to have a CGM for a week. This was purely fr my nurse to understand my daily basal requirements. If possible, I would recommend this. If your healthcare team will not provide this, try to get on a Libre trial to save you the £50.</p><p>Regarding cannula sites, most of the time, I have used my tummy area. If I am exercising, leg sites increase my insulin absorption rate too much and my lower back/upper bottom is uncomfortable. I have heard upper arms are a possibility. However, unless you have an Omnipod, you will need somewhere to put your pump which could be a challenge and some help inserting the cannula. I have experienced a couple of problems with my cannula (ketones suck) but learnt this is when it is not inserted correctly and can now recognise what a bad insertion looks like. Like everything else with the pump, it is more diabetes learning to get the most out of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1444602"] I have been pumping for just over a year. It took me some months to get used to (and there are still times I long for my pens) but overall I think it is worthwhile for the extra control. One of the hardest things seems to be getting the basal dose correct at different times throughout the day. There is always some trial and error and often a problem with "left over Lantus" for the first week. I was lucky to have a CGM for a week. This was purely fr my nurse to understand my daily basal requirements. If possible, I would recommend this. If your healthcare team will not provide this, try to get on a Libre trial to save you the £50. Regarding cannula sites, most of the time, I have used my tummy area. If I am exercising, leg sites increase my insulin absorption rate too much and my lower back/upper bottom is uncomfortable. I have heard upper arms are a possibility. However, unless you have an Omnipod, you will need somewhere to put your pump which could be a challenge and some help inserting the cannula. I have experienced a couple of problems with my cannula (ketones suck) but learnt this is when it is not inserted correctly and can now recognise what a bad insertion looks like. Like everything else with the pump, it is more diabetes learning to get the most out of it. [/QUOTE]
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