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 »
Beware, what follows has somehow turned into a slightly bizarre piece using animals to illustrate HbA1c result ;
Today, I go into battle. Excuse me while I suit up…and the somewhat serious nature of this post… Since deciding that an Insulin Pump would be the best option for me, I seem to have had nothing but trouble from ;
I pushed the button and nothing happened. I pushed it again and it worked. At least when my pancreas broke it went completely kaput. After almost 3 years of uninterrupted service my battery powered pancreas was having a bit of a wobble, but was it serious enough to call for help? I’m not really the… Read More »
I’m lucky in that I get to talk to quite a few pancreatically challenged people, both in the real world and online. I like to hear their views. There are a few things I seem to disagree with a few people on though and I’m sorry, but they’re things I’m not willing to apologise for.… 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 »
Avid readers of your soaraway Shoot Up will know that I’m currently on an 18-month long NHS waiting list for a pump. You’ll also recall I’m not too chuffed about this for obvious reasons. As, on the whole, I’m generally a pain in the arse I’ve been writing polite letters to everyone concerned about this… Read More »
Despite my championing multiple daily injections in a previous article, I have to finally come out and confess that I’m getting a pump. Eventually. Back in the heady days of July, I popped along to my diabetes clinic and spoke to the specialist diabetes nurse about pumps. We discussed my diabetes and the problems that… Read More »