pancreatectomy and insulin pumps

[Guest guest]

I have had TP without ICT, so i'm diabetic and on insulin. I was

hoping to be able to have an insulin pump. Been to diabetic clinic

today. The doctor told me that an insulin pump could be more

dangerous for someone who has had a TP, especially if it stopped

working without you realising, you would be more prone to diabetic

ketacidosis. I thought that was why it was important to check blood

sugars regularly.

He also said that research shows the humalog / glargine regime that i

am on at present, is just as effective as a pump. Does anyone know if

this is true?

I'm not entirely convinced by what the doctor told me, and i am still

keen to try the pump. I would be grateful for any info.

Thanks,

Sue