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Who is eligible for an Insulin Pump?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about which people wit Diabetes are eligible under the UK NHS for an Insulin Pump. He talks about screening tests and hypo awareness, mental health issues and HbA1c levels being all factors which may be considered.

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