Tag Archives: Pump drawbacks

People’s Stories – Adam, 20

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Lesley

Adam (known as AJ) was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005, when he was 14 years old. He always really struggled on multiple daily injections to get good control of his blood glucose. His Hba1c was always 9 and … Continue reading →

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What pump users say

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Lesley

All the research in the world is no good if the patient doesn’t like using a pump! Fortunately, we have lots of stories of how much people love what a pump has done for them or their child. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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People’s Stories – Sam, 12

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Lesley

“Hello, my name is Sam, I am 12 years old and I am an insulin dependent diabetic who is now on a pump. I have been diabetic since I was 3 and was under the care of my local hospital … Continue reading →

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People’s Stories: Toddlers

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lesley

“Alex was diagnosed at 11 months old and we took the offer of a pump straight away being fans of technology. The pump enables Alex to have a normal life as possible with diabetes. Because he is so young, he needs … Continue reading →

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What is an insulin pump and how does it help?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Lesley

This page includes an overview of pumps; how it helps you achieve better control; why pump users like them; disadvantages and how to tell if insulin pump therapy might be right for you. An insulin pump is really just a computerised … Continue reading →

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People’s Stories

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Lesley

Parris‘s mum says “I enclose a photograph of my daughter Parris aged 14 years 11 months with her Animas IR 1200 pump.  Parris has now been pumping since January 2007.  It is the best thing “since sliced bread”.  I cannot … Continue reading →

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