Today I got a new insulin pump. I've used one for 14 years but the warranty just ended so it was time to get another. I've switched companies, so although similar, it is quite different than my previous model. I went to the hospital this morning for 2.5 hours for the training. Not only does it give me a insulin, it also connects via bluetooth to a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) which checks my blood every 5 minutes and lets the pump know my blood sugar reading. The technological aspects of diabetes have REALLY changed since I was diagnosed 30+ years old.
It's amazing how life changing this is. Our daughter in the Netherlands has had one for a year now. She was very ill and ended up in hospital before that.
This technology must give you so much freedom and no more painful finger tips. My goodness- they were constantly taking blood pricks when I was in the hospital recently to the point where I'd almost dread the sight of the little contraption that did it. I hope your new pump works out well for you- it sure looks like it will do the job and then some.
Having worked as a nurse or 38 years before retiring, I find these devices fascinating and can only imagine how freeing they must be especially for folks who have wide changes in blood sugars during the day.
