Evening

[lmb73]

Hello. My name's Linda and I'm another new one. I live in the UK and I've been insulin dependent for 15 years. I started using an insulin pump about 2months ago and although I can appreciate the benefits, I haven't got the rates right yet and ended up in hospital with a bad hypo last week. I talked to a diabetic nurse who's actually using a pump during the week, found that a positive experience and came looking on the web for other places to find things out. Here looks pretty good so thanks (in advance) for sharing. Cheers!

[BeadieJay]

Hi Linda

I'm in the UK too - this is a great group, I'm sure you'll learn a lot.

I'm just off to bed, so talk to you another time :)

[buzzborne]

Hey Linda, welcome to the ''Family'' You will find a lot of great people on this board!

I am also from the Uk T1 for 8 years, and looking into getting a pump, just a problem with the cost...! Did you have to pay full out for yours, or are you covered in some way?

Sorry to hear that you had a bad hypo and ended up in hospital, and hopefully you will be able to get your rates right as soon as. The pumping section gives great info!!

Hope to 'see ya around'.. feel free to ask any questions as there will be someone im sure who will be able to answer it!!

:)

[Linda57]

Hello Linda,
I am also a Linda from the UK, I am type 2, and dont have any experience of pumps or insulin, Im sorry.
But if what you need is a friend, or a someone to listen - then I'm here -

BTW, I'm not going to bed till after Desperate Housewifes :eek: so I'll be around for a while yet.

Love Linda (the other one) :thumbsup:

[lmb73]

Thanks Buzz (is it ok to call you Buzz? Buzzbourne seems a bit formal) I got funding from the primary care people for the pump and they pay for everything, with the only condition being that you get it put on the house insurance. I think I got funding without a problem because the referral was made through a pre-conception clinic which gets me in on NICE criteria - I do hope I read your post right and you are in the UK or that won't make much sense to you! And if you are, I think they're forecasting sun for tomorrow, which is good.

[lmb73]

Thanks other Linda :) I got my moaning out my system yesterday evening, which I think is why my boyfriend hs gone out tonight!, but extra friends are always good. I've often thought actually that Type 2 is probably gives you more to moan about on balance because if you're not taking insulin than you're more dependent on sticking to the diet religiously - I have serious trouble with that, but then again, I'm currently not eating anything to check the pump rates so I'm a bit food obsessed! Not that much into Desperate Housewives myself - have they got close to working out whodunnit yet?

[buzzborne]

Thats no Problem... its one of my many nicknames so I'm used to it lol.

Yup I am from the UK, and have been trying to get onto a pump for a while, When I was still at the ''kids'' clinic they said that I may get put on one if one came available (was on the top of the list) as the funding hadnt come through for more at the time. Now I've moved away from that clinic I was told that I couldnt be funded for a pump and I would have to fork out £2500 for the pump, then up to £100 a month for all the supplies.... :eek:

I'm needing sun!!! had too many snow/hail blizzards up here to last a lifetime!

[lmb73]

I think the funding issues are generally a bit confused, but my best suggestion would be tell them you want to have a baby :) Having said that, I've been reading pump posts from US people, and their system sounds more complicated still. Good luck with the pump ... and with the sun for that matter!

[buzzborne]

my best suggestion would be tell them you want to have a baby :)

LOL!! ... that is a way!! though think that my mum would freak if I said I was going to do that!! :whistling

[rzrbks]

buzzborne Quote:
Originally Posted by lmb73
my best suggestion would be tell them you want to have a baby :)



LOL!! ... that is a way!! though think that my mum would freak if I said I was going to do that!! :whistling

She's not the only one who would freak out, young lady!!

[buzzborne]

She's not the only one who would freak out, young lady!!

hehe :- are you freaking rzr?!

[lmb73]

my mum didn't freak nearly as much as my boyfriend did but I told him it was a medical necessity and he calmed down. He's now planning ahead on the names Norman and Myfanwy, so I'm thinking of giving the pump back! (Apologies to anyone called norman and myfanwy who I just mortally offended)

[gettingby]

hehe :- are you freaking rzr?!
Sounds like he is, to me. LOL :-
Sarah, don't freak rzr like that !!!!!!!!!!! Shame on you. LMAO !!!!!!!!! :D
PS Sorry Linda. WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!! :)

[buzzborne]

Sounds like he is, to me. LOL :-
Sarah, don't freak rzr like that !!!!!!!!!!! Shame on you. LMAO !!!!!!!!! :D
PS Sorry Linda. WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!! :)

LOL... i didnt mean to... :whistling

Didnt realise tht was what you did Linda.... but keep the pump!!!

[lmb73]

Thanks gettingby - i'm glad to be here, it's taking my mind off not eating! I'm keeping the pump - not sure about the boyfriend!

[am1977]

I just love these conversations that go on at this forum! LOL :p

Anyways, welcome Linda! :) Sorry to hear about your hospital incident, but I'm glad that you are doing ok now. Hopefully, you can get those rates figured out so that won't happen again anytime soon.

Hope to see you around :)

[KickStart101]

Hey Linda and Welcome to you. That's the thing with new gadgets/
instruments. Some people are lucky and get on them quick while others
take a bit longer. Just be patient and do your best. You and your Doc
should be able to get it right soon. Sorry to hear of your bad hypo.
Good luck and ask anything you want. :D Almost anthing........

[mg_2204]

Hello Linda and welcome!

Saw you in the chat room the other day but I couldn't see what you were saying.

Take good care now! :)

[Dewey]

Hello. My name's Linda and I'm another new one. I live in the UK and I've been insulin dependent for 15 years. I started using an insulin pump about 2months ago and although I can appreciate the benefits, I haven't got the rates right yet and ended up in hospital with a bad hypo last week. I talked to a diabetic nurse who's actually using a pump during the week, found that a positive experience and came looking on the web for other places to find things out. Here looks pretty good so thanks (in advance) for sharing. Cheers!
Hi Linda, and welcome. Sorry to hear you had a major low, but glad you're safe and sound. There are many friendly folks here, and we promise not to let Carwy, Rzr or a few others bite! (j/k) ;) :D Just wanted to welcome you aboard, and glad you've found us. :thumbsup: LOL on the boyfriend! :D

[nantomsuethom]

Hi Linda, welcome to the forums family. :)

[rzrbks]

No, Not freaking out.

It's just VERY frustrating for me (five younger sister and bazillions of female students) to believe that, in this day and age, when there are contraceptives available in every store, somebody gets "Caught" unaware, unprepared, and SURPRIZE!!! :eek: , new Mommy and Daddy, as if they didn't realize that, "That" would lead to parenthood.

Spent much time, as far back as the early 70s, helping young women prevent and deal with"Accidents."

[HeatherP]

Welcome Linda, it's nice to meet you!

HeatherP

[Dode]

Good Morning all. Sorry I haven't been here to welcome all the new people the way I was sooooo warmly welcomed but due to -----well you all know I'm sure, I just haven't been feeling up to par. I want to welcome all the new comers and say that --yes I think you have found the right place to be. Every one is so warm and freindly and helpful. I have learned a lot just by lurking and reading. When to the Dr. Tues. and he upped the Avantia by 2 mg so am now on 6 mg of avandia and 20 mg of glyburide. So far no change. I will give this a try for the 2 weeks he wants me to but after that I think if there is ni change I am going to ask to be ssent to a specialist again and not the one I went to last as he will not listen to a word a person says.
Hope you all have a great day and low blood sugars.
DodeHappy St. Patricks Day everyone

[Karon]

Hi Linda. :)
Sorry this welcome is late but I haven't been on for a while, I've had a very busy week. I'm also from the UK but type 2 so don't have any experience of insulin and pumps but wanted to say hello. Hope to hear from you often.
Karon

[lmb73]

Evening again - thanks for all the welcome messages - they, and the fact that I've not been an in-patient this week, have made me less desperate about the diabetes :) I haven't been so lucky with the boyfriend :) have a good week!