Depending which pump I think depnds if you may get a free pair of rosemary conley scales. I got a pair sent to me by Accu check, and there was a form to fill in and send them in the big info pack you receive with the pump.
However, when mine arrived they didn't work, and I had already purchased a brilliant set from Lloyds Pharmacy (not sure if I can give names) called nutriscales. They are a lot firmer and sturdier than the non working rosemsary conley ones I was sent from accuchek. They say not to put rechargeable batteries in them, but I do and they are so easy to use, I love them, although I still haven't got hubby to use them yet...still working on that for when he cooks.
The booklet in the nutriscales is larger print for the carb codes too. Got to confess for the first time ever I even weigh my lettuce, cucumber and garlic for carbs, and it is suprising just how many are in these items. When I was told about carbs 25 years ago I was told not to count lettuce or cucumber or onion, but now I do it, my carb boluses are so much more accurate than ever before.
My hospital also gave me a book called fat and calorie counter actually published by Roche so check with the hospital before you start, as you may get everything you need if your hospital and pump people are as good as mine.
