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Insulin Pumps

My son just recently was put on the pump and we are having some problems with the school. I have contacted the pump company, and they state they know nothing about a 504 plan for pump users. Could you please let me know were I would get the information?

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My son wants to go on the pump, but the National Health System does not support pump use. I located a private doctor who will manage my son on the pump, but his office is about a two hour trip, and our local doctor thinks it is unwise to go on the pump with the managing doctor being so far away. Should I reconsider?

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My teenage son’s doctor will not consider a pump because he is in poor control. What is your opinion on putting a teen who is in poor control (on three to four shots per day) on the pump?

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I started pumping about four months ago, but as soon as I began pumping, I immediately gained 20 pounds. I know it’s normal to gain weight on an intensive insulin therapy, but I’m bloated and have pain. Could this be because of my celiac disease which is been untreated for years.

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My son is on a pump, is quite active, and he perspires quite a bit. He has great difficulty with loosening of the adhesive holding his set in place. Can you give us any advice?

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Can you tell me why the pump is not at all popular in Australia? I saw one once and had it explained briefly to me. Is it a good alternative to injections for a very active teenager who engages in sports and motorbike riding. How does it work?

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My 10 year old son has had diabetes for a year. Five days ago, we started the insulin pump, and his levels have never been better. However, we have some problems during the night. What would explain these high readings early in the night and not responding to insulin as he normally does?

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My doctor has told me that I would be able to get a insulin pump if I really wanted one, but he told me that I would be one of the first children in the UK to get one. Has there been any major problems with children that have used it in other countries?

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My son is 10 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes about a year ago. Recently, he went from 7.1% to 8.9% hemoglobin A1c.It seems like it doesn’t matter how hard I try to manage his diabetes, his levels are never consistent. Does he need to be out of the honeymoon stage before we think about the pump?

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My son’s pump cost $7000 and since our health insurance company will only pay for a new insulin pump every five years, we are concerned about it getting lost or damaged. We are having a hard time convincing our homeowner’s company to let us insure the pump. What are other people doing to insure their pumps? Is there a special company we should contact?

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