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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stuboy" data-source="post: 34788" data-attributes="member: 7759">Hi LoopyLoo,As we have the same PCT then i feel like i can give you the best advice on here concerning our own PCT!The route i took was to get my GP be refer me to the diabetes clinic at the QA telling them that i thought i would be better suited on a pump. The Dr i saw (I will PM you some names) told me that with the amount of hypo's i was having then i would definatly be considered. For them they are thre categories of people they consider for pumps, those who hypo a lot, those with absorbtion issues, and those who really aren't getting on with MDI at all. The fact that my A1c was 6.8 was irrelivant because of my hypo's.When i spoke to the lead pump nurse, she asked me exactly what it was i wanted the pump to do for me, and she does that because she wants to know if your expectations are realistic or not.So my advice to you is, go in armed with your reasons for wanted a pump, and do a lot of reading on what pump's CAN do for you. Also go in and show them your readings with the reasons why you think a pump can make them better for you. Weather you can carb count or not will not make a difference on the decision in the first stages, because at our PCT you MUST attend the JIGSAW course before being considered for a pump anyway, the things you learn on the course apparently will help anyone; going on a pump or not. It is also a requirement for their funding that the patient has done the course.From my experience... i wouldn't expect a straight up no or much resistance, they seem to be really good and listening to you up there and working with you to get the best control. We're lucky!</blockquote>

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