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Pumping as a parent

MushyPeaBrain

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Hello

We have just brought our newly adopted son home from Russia and my diabetes seems to have gone into chaos!! I lost half a stone in Russia so that will affect things but I keep having hypos. I have reduced my basals and carb ratio but I'm guessing that looking after an active baby means I need to reduce them further?

I'm also finding it uncomfy to wear a pump when I'm holding my son as he unknowingly kicks/lnocks the set or pump and they get sore.

Any tips from experienced pumping parents would be great!! :mrgreen:
 
Hi,

i'm not a parent but i just wanted to say congratulations on bringing your son home

I would probably say yes to further reducing, you probably won't realise how much your running around after him!

When my nephew comes round (he's six) i reduce my basal by 30% because he's so energetic!

also about the pump, have you tried putting the cannula in a different place? i'm not sure how old he is but i assume your likely to be holding him alot so maybe shift away from the stomach area?

i'm sure they'll be some parents along soon
 
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