Readers with a memory slightly longer than your average goldfish may dimly recall that I before I started on my pump I made some predictions about how I thought a pump might benefit me. So four months after starting said pump, have these predictions come true? Basal rates I mentioned that like most of the… Read More »
Lots of people ask us what it’s like being attached to an insulin pump all the time. In this video blog we talk about what it’s like to live, breath and sleep with a pump:
The thing about injections and infusion sets is there are so many options and such a vast selection of flesh to put them in it’s hard to know where to start. I started young with the whole injection business and with that came a picture of a man/woman/android complete with grids on each injectable area.… Read More »
The human body is a marvellous thing, but it is sadly lacking in storage space. All the organs have their own spot, but there’s no room for expansion. When you decide to wear your pancreas on the outside rather than the inside, it does make for an interesting storage challenge. Where the hell do you… Read More »
My HbA1c results show that my pump and CGM are working for me. But they’re not a cure so what is it about using those tools that’s made the difference? Doing the research I read Pumping Insulin: Everything you need for success on a smart insulin pump by John Walsh. It’s a weighty tome, but… Read More »
I have a few friends starting on pumps soon so having previously discussed getting funding for a pump, choosing a pump and answering the top questions people ask about pumps, I thought a few top tips on starting pumping might be helpful. Firstly, don’t underestimate it; starting a pump is a big change. Research, research, research.… Read More »
I’ve used a Medtronic Paradigm insulin pump for the past 2 years. Pumps are getting more and more popular in the UK and I get asked a lot of questions. Inspired by Shelley of circleD fame here are the top 11 questions I get asked about using a pump (sorry, I tried for a nice… Read More »