Doctor took me off the pump!

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After being on the pump for 2.5 years my doctor decided to take me off the pump. I also have severe gastroparesis which makes my sugars even harder to control but he took me off because I’ve been in DKA 6 or 7 times in a year and have needed the paramedics once for a low. To dangerous for me to be on the pump. My a1c went up to 9.5. It did go down to 9.1 but I still have a ways to go. I’m excited to try this way of taking care of diabetes again so wish me luck!

I have 2 pumps that I’m not using anymore does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with one of them?

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Since pumps are controlled medical devices, you really can only give them away through certain organizations, namely doctors, diabetes centers or other charitable organizations who can re-prescribe the pump legally. There a bunch of organizations that meet this criteria on our patient resources page. And don't forget to deduct the value on your taxes.

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I also have unused pumps. Thanks for the info. I have really liked the change back to syringes!