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November 10, 2012 15:26

tcmonkey80 DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 41 posts

Yesterday was the first day with my insulin pump. I wasnt looking forward to the whole new process. Was worried it would hurt fitting the canula. I shouldnt have worried the whole few hours went by in a haze. Found sleeping a bit tricky as worried about turning over on to my meter lol. Going back wednesday to start using insulin, have to say it does sound scary almost learning the whole process over again lol.

November 12, 2012 12:31

Nick_G DAFNE Graduate
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe) 6 posts

Out of interest how long did it take you to get the pump? I posted the other day to try and gauge how long it'll take. My post was

"Im looking for some advice from all of you insulin pumpers! I know speed and services can vary between hospitals but i wanted to gauge your experiences of waiting times.

I completed DAFNE at University Hospital of South Manchester in September and following on from a meeting with my Consultant on Tuesday i have been informed that she agrees that i should be on an insulin pump and will put the wheels in motion to request the necessary funding from my PCT which is in the Macclesfield District.I have read that as long as a consultant diabetiologist says you require a pump then your PCT cannot refuse to fund it.

Can anyone give me any advice about how long this whole process will take from beginning to end? I have been informed i will be invited to a pump meeting at the hospital at some point and once the funding is approed they will look to order the pump i want.

Am i looking at pre or post christmas?

Thank you in advance :-)"

November 13, 2012 12:32

novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts

Hey Nick,

I am currently still in the process of getting a pump.........

I was referred to the clinic after my consultants agreed I would benefit from one. It also helped that the pump clinic within my PCT had secured funding for 18 pumps just for the adults alone. Without this I probably wouldn't have even been considered.

I was referred in July/August and I am looking to go on the saline solution test period mid January, so not too long in the grand scheme of things. The length of time it has taken is probably down to the business of the clinic with the normal appointments..

I hope it not too long a wait....... Wink

November 17, 2012 15:10

tcmonkey80 DAFNE Graduate
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 41 posts

Hey Nick,

I completed DAFNE in September 2011, various appointment over the year to be told there is funding available.
I had to wait a total of 3 months from the day I had been approved.

Hope that helps? For the record though this was for a 2nd hand pump and not a brand new one, so not sure if that had made things move along quicker

Fingers crossed the wait isnt too long Smile

November 10, 2012 15:26 tcmonkey80 DAFNE Graduate Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 41 posts	Yesterday was the first day with my insulin pump. I wasnt looking forward to the whole new process. Was worried it would hurt fitting the canula. I shouldnt have worried the whole few hours went by in a haze. Found sleeping a bit tricky as worried about turning over on to my meter lol. Going back wednesday to start using insulin, have to say it does sound scary almost learning the whole process over again lol.
November 12, 2012 12:31 Nick_G DAFNE Graduate Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe) 6 posts	Out of interest how long did it take you to get the pump? I posted the other day to try and gauge how long it'll take. My post was "Im looking for some advice from all of you insulin pumpers! I know speed and services can vary between hospitals but i wanted to gauge your experiences of waiting times. I completed DAFNE at University Hospital of South Manchester in September and following on from a meeting with my Consultant on Tuesday i have been informed that she agrees that i should be on an insulin pump and will put the wheels in motion to request the necessary funding from my PCT which is in the Macclesfield District.I have read that as long as a consultant diabetiologist says you require a pump then your PCT cannot refuse to fund it. Can anyone give me any advice about how long this whole process will take from beginning to end? I have been informed i will be invited to a pump meeting at the hospital at some point and once the funding is approed they will look to order the pump i want. Am i looking at pre or post christmas? Thank you in advance :-)"
November 13, 2012 12:32 novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts	Hey Nick, I am currently still in the process of getting a pump......... I was referred to the clinic after my consultants agreed I would benefit from one. It also helped that the pump clinic within my PCT had secured funding for 18 pumps just for the adults alone. Without this I probably wouldn't have even been considered. I was referred in July/August and I am looking to go on the saline solution test period mid January, so not too long in the grand scheme of things. The length of time it has taken is probably down to the business of the clinic with the normal appointments.. I hope it not too long a wait.......
November 17, 2012 15:10 tcmonkey80 DAFNE Graduate Essex Partnership University NHS FT (St Margaret’s Hospital) 41 posts	Hey Nick, I completed DAFNE in September 2011, various appointment over the year to be told there is funding available. I had to wait a total of 3 months from the day I had been approved. Hope that helps? For the record though this was for a 2nd hand pump and not a brand new one, so not sure if that had made things move along quicker Fingers crossed the wait isnt too long