Accu-chek combo

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Permalink Reply by Charlie Anne Rust on July 22, 2009 at 2:42pm

I would love one but only got my pump last year so stuck with it until it dies. Let me know if you get a chance to try it!

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Permalink Reply by Nic on July 30, 2009 at 12:13am

Thanks Charlie! Will do.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Goffin on November 5, 2009 at 12:30am

Hi folks, just joined the UK Group. Have just been changed to the new Accu chek Combo. Only been on it a few weeks but so far it seems ok. I have severe hypos with no warnings as I have been type 1 for over 40 years. The combo can give a very small amount of insulin. It is rather clever as the hand set that comes with it enables you to control the pump without having to get it out, via bluetooth. I tdoes take alot of setting up and getting your brain into action. This hand held gadget does a basic blood test then you input your activity, carb intake etc, etc then it calculates amount of insulin needed and puts the insulin in all via the handset. Very technical but clever. Anyway early days yet. Please ask if you want any info and I will try to help.

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Permalink Reply by Leon Masters on November 15, 2009 at 10:31am

Haha I have recnetly done a course on Carb counting etc because it is part of the criteria to get a pump but still been told i have to wait, even though i have been Carb counting for over 2 years (no help in the beginning but go home and experiment lol) anyway they told us a funny story of an old woman taking home the device (that she found) that is the external controller to control the TV and the girl with the pump couldnt do nothing with it until it was found, Funny story but one to consider lol.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Fletcher on November 23, 2009 at 2:03pm

I got mine in August this year. My first pump but I love it. I was worried I wouldn't be able to grasp it but it is really easy once you start. The only problem I have had is a couple of bent cannulas in my behind but that is more than likely my fault and nothing to do with the actual pump. Like Jane said, you put your carbs, activity and sensitivity for that time block into it and it will tell you what insulin it thinks you should have. You can change it as well you don't have to have what it says. It has a standard, extended and multiwave bolus to choose from. but the biggest benefit is you can hide it away in your clothes and just use the remote control for it. Love it.

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Permalink Reply by Nic on November 23, 2009 at 7:09pm

Hi Donna

Great to hear, I think it looks like a really great pump. They're not out here now til early next year and I'm looking forward to giving one a whirl.

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