Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Insulin Pump Forum
Thinking of Switching to a Pump..
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="MeiChanski" data-source="post: 2331973" data-attributes="member: 503481"><p>Hello sorry late reply! </p><p></p><p>I know you need to do a carb counting course before being considered for a pump. Waiting times and pump choices varies across the country.</p><p></p><p>I was offered one this year January 2020. So I’m still learning <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p>How I feel about it? I’m in between, I’m fed of it and I’m also grateful for it. At the moment, I’m going through different cannula choices, I’m in pain and I’m facing hard lumps under my cannula. Whether it is insulin absorption issues or not, it’s uncomfortable. But other than that, it’s a huge change from MDI. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think the different basal profiles is the best bit about the pump, you can program your basal needs for different times of the day. Another best bit about it that my pump is a closed loop, so it works in conjunction with a CGM. While it’s not perfect, it’s saved me so many times from hypos. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand, I know I’m always connected and it’s always there. I work in an assisted living facility and sometimes an elderly person have their moment and they do grab either on my CGM or tubing. With a dress, you can buy pump belt to wrap around your leg like a garter or around your waist. Or simply clip it onto your bra.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MeiChanski, post: 2331973, member: 503481"] Hello sorry late reply! I know you need to do a carb counting course before being considered for a pump. Waiting times and pump choices varies across the country. I was offered one this year January 2020. So I’m still learning :) How I feel about it? I’m in between, I’m fed of it and I’m also grateful for it. At the moment, I’m going through different cannula choices, I’m in pain and I’m facing hard lumps under my cannula. Whether it is insulin absorption issues or not, it’s uncomfortable. But other than that, it’s a huge change from MDI. I think the different basal profiles is the best bit about the pump, you can program your basal needs for different times of the day. Another best bit about it that my pump is a closed loop, so it works in conjunction with a CGM. While it’s not perfect, it’s saved me so many times from hypos. On the other hand, I know I’m always connected and it’s always there. I work in an assisted living facility and sometimes an elderly person have their moment and they do grab either on my CGM or tubing. With a dress, you can buy pump belt to wrap around your leg like a garter or around your waist. Or simply clip it onto your bra. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Insulin Pump Forum
Thinking of Switching to a Pump..
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…