@simonnetremblay. You have to tell me more about this pump because my Brother died of liver cancer on December 3rd, 2017 and He was a Type 2 with a pump. I do not have the whole medical story yet. However this is what I saw that added to his death. And please please correct me. My brother loves Chocolate Milk and Drank a lot of it. He was a Wine drinker. A lot of Wine. But He held a high rank in the American Prison System. This is my Observation of Him and his “Pump”. He thought that He was invincible with that insulin pump. His wife in her own words told me that He would turn his pump up and do whatever He wanted to do. I am afraid of this pump. I can very well afford one of these pumps, but because of the needs of others I have not researched it. What say Ye?
From the Bush.
Sam.
I am very sorry to hear about your brother, my condolences to you and your family.
I do think that in some cases there needs to be a larger push for push education classes and a course for those about to go onto pump therapy. One of the misconceptions with the pump is that users believe it is a new pancreas and that it will act as one. It sadly does not. It is simply a tool that we can use to deliver insulin and regulate our sugars. From your account, I believe maybe your brother treated his pump as his 'new pancreas' and wouldn't look after his diabetes as he believed that he was, as you said, invincible with this device. The insulin pump simply helps us deliver insulin without the use of needles, it does not automatically give us insulin in the need of it. Even with an insulin pump, diabetics still need to pay as much attention and care into their health as they would without one.
I have been a pump user for almost three years now, I find it very useful. I received pump training before I received the device, my parents and I attended three sessions with multiple pump company representatives (to help us find a brand that will work best with me as an individual), nurses and endocrinologists to help us fully understand the uses and risks associated with the pump.
Where I live, through our health care I am able to receive a pump for free under the conditions that my hemoglobin A1C is under the average for youth and that I maintain healthy sugars, This is very helpful for my family as we would likely not have a pump without this program.
In conclusion, I encourage you to research the pump, talk to your doctor to see whether this is the right product for you, and to not be scared of it. I understand that there may be some negative feelings attached to this device, but if you were to research and talk to a medical professional to find it if it right for you. Please keep me updated!! Best wishes!
Simonne
