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<blockquote data-quote="Steveee" data-source="post: 52157" data-attributes="member: 12910"><p>Most PCTs insist that before going on a pump, you go on a carbohydrate counting course such as BERTIE or DAFNE. My comments below are based on my experience im my local area.</p><p></p><p>My local BERTIE course runs over 4 weeks (1 session per week). After each session you are given homework. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> However, the outcome of this homework can be used as part of your pump training, e.g. you calculate insulin sensitivity (how much insulin to drop BG by 1 unit) and carb ratio (how much insulin you need for 10gms CHO). The reason pump training is not integrated into BERTIE or DAFNE is that this training is used for all type 1 diabetics, not just those going onto a pump.</p><p></p><p>Only after you complete the carbohydrate counting course are you given an appointment for an insulin pump. This is then run over a week - session 1 is to train you on the pump (set it up, programme it and put the infusion set in) and session 2 is to check it is working correctly.</p><p></p><p>The other potential issue would be access to the consumables, e.g. canulas. These are generally only sent to your home address in the UK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steveee, post: 52157, member: 12910"] Most PCTs insist that before going on a pump, you go on a carbohydrate counting course such as BERTIE or DAFNE. My comments below are based on my experience im my local area. My local BERTIE course runs over 4 weeks (1 session per week). After each session you are given homework. :( However, the outcome of this homework can be used as part of your pump training, e.g. you calculate insulin sensitivity (how much insulin to drop BG by 1 unit) and carb ratio (how much insulin you need for 10gms CHO). The reason pump training is not integrated into BERTIE or DAFNE is that this training is used for all type 1 diabetics, not just those going onto a pump. Only after you complete the carbohydrate counting course are you given an appointment for an insulin pump. This is then run over a week - session 1 is to train you on the pump (set it up, programme it and put the infusion set in) and session 2 is to check it is working correctly. The other potential issue would be access to the consumables, e.g. canulas. These are generally only sent to your home address in the UK. [/QUOTE]
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