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Permalink Reply by rick phillips on January 10, 2011 at 4:18am

Doing the pump after 27 years using shots is the best switch i ever made. My A1c's went down, and my nuisance level with needles went way down. I saw a CDE to get things started, and I met with the mini med representative once before I started. I do not have a grand suggestion about how to switch, but I do suggest patience. It is a different process, with similar desired outcomes. The key word being different. and as with all new things it takes some getting used too, but oh is it ever worth he effort.

rick phillips

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Permalink Reply by nel on January 13, 2011 at 12:51pm

Appie, I am a pumper since 2001 ( no reason for me to change brands ) . I have type 1 diabetes since Jan 1983 .The transition was not that simple for me , however I persevered. I had no computer knowledge till about 6 years ago .With today's forums such as TuD and with the help of people sharing their experiences I have come a long way .
In the mean time newer insulins have become available in Canada ...another story .
The biggest breakthrough for me then was more flexibility with my meal timing ; I started to feel much better as I did not have to fight all the crazy lows I had experienced .Day to day living , including travel across time zones and travel by myself became easier to handle .I think there is more planning involved at least for me ... I carry batteries in my glucometer pack, a coin to open the pump , if battery requires replacing , carry an insulin needle and vial , just in case of a High , more infusion sets etc , when away from home , a travel loaner pump , when I go out of country , a bit more planning , when at an airport, pump trouble shooting ...on the other hand am not ready to go back to MDI .
Wish you well .

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