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And I'm ready to rip out my pump...

I did not sleep well last night because I wasn't sure what my body would do going back on the pump. The good news is that I went from almost 500 last night to 210 this morning. And that was just letting my basal run because I was to scared to bolus.

I really do feel a lot better physically since I am getting insulin on a constant basis and it's a lot easier to concentrate at work and not feel like I want to lay down and go to sleep.

I know this was going to be hard, but I'm freaking out about being back on the pump. My doctor gave me some good advice today. She said not to do something in the moment, and if I want to take out my pump and not give myself insulin to reach out to her or someone else. I have to take it a day at a time. After all, I have been doing this for years. I can't expect it to change overnight, although I wish it were that easy.

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Like you say hon, one day at a time.
It was bound to be stressful the first night and being sleep deprived and agitated never makes stuff easier does it? :0) So first hurdle over and you’re still at it, inspite of feeling like you want to rip it off. Well done!!
Your doctor is very wise, try to reach out for help when you feel vulnerable, she sounds like a rock *thumbs up and the group here and on FB that JacQ is involved in are excellent support too.

All you can do as you said already is take one day at a time, overnight changes are over rated, stuff you have to work at gives you a better sense of achievement. It’s all about baby steps.

Believe me you can do this, and in moments of vulnerability there’s loads of support here.