insulin pumps in UK

[Guest guest]

Is there anyone in the UK who is using an insulin pump?

I have had type 1 diabetes since my total pancreatectomy in 2000. I

have injections of Humalog insulin prior to meals, and Lantus at

night.

I have read quite a lot of information about insulin pumps, and

wondered how you go about changing over to a pump in the UK. I have

mentioned this to my Diabetes Nurse Specialist, and i was told that

that, at present, pump therapy isn't available in my area, as none of

the nurses had yet received any training.

I understand that in the UK, in some areas there is also a problem

with funding, as the consumables need to come from the GP's budget.

I'm a nurse, and work shifts, including nights, and therefore have

irregular meal times etc, and from what i have read about insulin

pumps, i think i would benefit from this.

If anyone has any information, i would be grateful.

Thank you.

Sue