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<blockquote data-quote="frenchlady" data-source="post: 913503" data-attributes="member: 83164"><p>I have had diabetes type 1 for 40 years. I applied when pumps first came out and was refused because of the cost. However, over the years, I have applied and been refused for various reasons. My HbA1c is usually about 9 and my levels are erratic. I kept a log of exactly how much carbs I had - How much insulin - both Humalog and Levemir, where I injected on my body (I was having a lot of pooling) and my readings both before and two hours after meals. This proved that, despite me doing everything right, I was still not getting good readings. I also have heart failure and so my weight is the same every single day, down to the ounce. So, I was not over or under eating. I got a new consultant and he suggested a pump right away. I have to go on a DAFNE course (which I have been doing since I was first diagnosed) to prove that I am committed to getting my readings under control (as if 40 years wasn't enough!!). Unfortunately, since I have had mostly high readings over the years, I do have all the complications associated with it. Which I would have thought was reason enough to put me on the pump!! I have retinopathy, neuropahy, nephropathy, gastroparesis, heart disease and failure. It may be too late for me on that score but at least I will be better controlled - I hope!! Everyone should have the opportunity to have a pump, if only to help stem the flow of complications due to diabetes, which must cost the NHS much more in the long run!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frenchlady, post: 913503, member: 83164"] I have had diabetes type 1 for 40 years. I applied when pumps first came out and was refused because of the cost. However, over the years, I have applied and been refused for various reasons. My HbA1c is usually about 9 and my levels are erratic. I kept a log of exactly how much carbs I had - How much insulin - both Humalog and Levemir, where I injected on my body (I was having a lot of pooling) and my readings both before and two hours after meals. This proved that, despite me doing everything right, I was still not getting good readings. I also have heart failure and so my weight is the same every single day, down to the ounce. So, I was not over or under eating. I got a new consultant and he suggested a pump right away. I have to go on a DAFNE course (which I have been doing since I was first diagnosed) to prove that I am committed to getting my readings under control (as if 40 years wasn't enough!!). Unfortunately, since I have had mostly high readings over the years, I do have all the complications associated with it. Which I would have thought was reason enough to put me on the pump!! I have retinopathy, neuropahy, nephropathy, gastroparesis, heart disease and failure. It may be too late for me on that score but at least I will be better controlled - I hope!! Everyone should have the opportunity to have a pump, if only to help stem the flow of complications due to diabetes, which must cost the NHS much more in the long run! [/QUOTE]
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