Psychological challenges associated with considering new technology
Diabetes technology has the potential to significantly improve quality of life for those with Type 1 Diabetes. However, as with anything, it is not always a ‘bed of roses’ and in this section we summarise some of the possible difficulties of using diabetes technology and it’s impact upon emotional wellbeing.
People with t1 diabetes share their experiences with technology and diabetes:
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If having the pump means I no longer have low sugar hypos that can only be a good thing
Very interesting
As much as I hate injecting I know if I get a pump there will be a lot to learn and doesn’t automatically mean things will be better
Would be great if there were groups locally to meet up with others
Im the same as you, I’m excited to not have to inject as I hate needles but I’m worried its all to much information to take in and what happens if I get it wrong.
Definitely a challange
challenge
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Having constant access to glucose levels can often mean I over compensate when high or low. I’m too quick to react. It drives me mad! But I keep doing it.
However in my defence my diabetes does not behave like the textbook versions .
There is always going to be challenges associated with new technology whatever the reason for using it is.