Adults with pumps - genuine questions

[purpleshadez]

I thought I'd already replied to this! Sorry, thanks for your comments, its really put my mind at rest My DSN has said to aim for 7 for the time being so I feel comfortable with that.

[stacey mardybum walsh]

hi i started my pump yesterday so i have been talking to people online about it to get as much info as possible, one person says it makes her put loads weight on all the time so its got to the point she stops her pump.. I have been diabetic for a 11 years and not really had a problem with injections making me put weight on, but with the pump being 24 hrs insulin will it make me put loads weight on? thanks

[Red Pumper]

hi i started my pump yesterday so i have been talking to people online about it to get as much info as possible, one person says it makes her put loads weight on all the time so its got to the point she stops her pump.. I have been diabetic for a 11 years and not really had a problem with injections making me put weight on, but with the pump being 24 hrs insulin will it make me put loads weight on? thanks

Hi Stacey,

I see no reason whatsoever why being on a pump should make you put n weight.
The chances are that you will be taking in less insulin overall than you did when on MDI therapy.
In fact, I have lost 8lbs in the two months that I have been on a pump because I had had less severe hypos to correct and the pump allows you to eat when you want rather than having to eat to maintain BG levels.
You should have absolutely nothing to worry about.

Keith.

[Red Pumper]

Oh and wecome to the pump club

[Shelb1uk]

Hi Stace, Hi Owen

Dont forget to post on me group girl hehe!

I have gained weight since my pump, but only because snacking doesnt involve a needle each time now, so it's my own fault...pumping as a diff way of dealing with diabetes will not make you put on weight, its down to the owner heheeh!!! x

[SacredHeart]

To everyone who has contributed to this thread, just a huge, HUGE thank you.

This has been a really good read, and has covered a few of the questions I had