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What is a pump?
- Thread starter Billy369
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Insulin pumps are used in the US. You're right about not having to have injections, but it's no easier than injections as you need to monitor, adjust doses, count carbs, etc. You need to be committed and prepared to test lots. it takes a certain level of commitment to use a pump.
Why not ask your doctor about it if you're interested and see what they say.
Why not ask your doctor about it if you're interested and see what they say.
You're welcome 
I can't comment on the sport thing but I do know people wear them for some sports, but obviously they won't be suitable for all sports. I take mine off temporarily when I go ice skating, for example (because I'm rubbish at it and keep crashing into things!)
I can't comment on the sport thing but I do know people wear them for some sports, but obviously they won't be suitable for all sports. I take mine off temporarily when I go ice skating, for example (because I'm rubbish at it and keep crashing into things!)
Billy369
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Ok thanks I'll check it outThere's a pump called the omnipod which is tubeless have a look at that and see what you think of it
You can stay without your pump attached for an hour without any problem. I swim and I stay without pump for more than an hour. If you search in YouTube there's a video of a diabetic guy who play football professionally and is a pump user.
Billy369
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Ok cheers I'll check it out
