News – Diabetes Equipment – Insulin Pump Pouches / Holders

22AugAugust 22, 2022

Travel Guide making travels less stressful!

Airport security Depending on your needs, all airlines will offer a special assistance service. This is booked with whichever airline you are travelling with …. But is provided by the airport. The level of assistance will vary, depending on your own requirements. You are able to have a wheelchair that will take you from the departures check in area, through airport security, and to the plane. Or you can wear a sunflower lanyard (provided by the airport, given out at their...

Travel

19OctOctober 19, 2021

What’s New at Funky Pumpers?

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK... Omnipod Supply Case- Melon and KiwiCarry all your daily Omnipod® supplies with ease with this beautifully designed functional case. Designed to carry your PDM, glucose meter, test strips, lancing device, and an extra Pod. Elastic loops for lancet and test strips. • Pocket for DASH™ or original PDM• Includes our exclusive Test Strip Trash Can• Elastic loops for test strips and lancing device• Mesh pocket for syringes, alcohol swabs, medications and more• Pocket made for extra Omnipod® Pod•...

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21AprApril 21, 2021

Type One Brock

This is the story about my journey having type one diabetes. On April 18, 2019, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is an auto-immune disorder. The reason I said that is because people think diabetes is this thing, caused by eating too much sugar, or that you can’t eat any sugar. But it’s much more than people believe. Managing my diabetes is hard and very overwhelming at times. I often feel like I fail at it. I think that all diabetics eventually go through this stage, and they just don’t take care of themselves...

T1D Stories

17MarMarch 17, 2021

Welcome to Loyalty Club

This club is designed for our most frequent and loyal customers. Signing up for this paid membership would allow us to provide complimentary and exclusive discounts to members. To signup, visit https://www.funkypumpers.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Discounts are automatically applied to the members cart.

Funky Pumper Loyalty Club

15MarMarch 15, 2021

Max’s Story

On the 23rd of December 2020, Max became unwell. He was sick and couldn't tolerate any more than 3 sips of water. I contacted his GP who said it would be 'viral' and to continue pushing fluids. On the 24th I contacted the GP yet again as Max had now developed a rash which they said could be a nappy rash infection. Antibiotic cream was prescribed but made no difference. Max was very sleepy this day, still very clingy. On 2 other...

T1D Stories

22SepSeptember 22, 2020

Type 1 Warriors: Hazel’s story, diagnosed aged 29…

Hello Funky Pumpers! The main reason we wanted to include a blog on our website was to provide us with a platform to offer guidance and advice and grow our community. It's hard for all of us to comprehend the difficulties of living with Type 1 Diabetes - we can only attempt to imagine, empathise and support. And that is why we need you, our beloved community, the warriors who live with this condition day in and day out, and...

Diabetes, T1D Stories

06FebFebruary 6, 2020

JDRF T1D DISCOVERY DAYS

Here at Funky Pumpers we're proud to work closely with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and support their cause. As well as making a donation to them every month, one of the ways we support them is by attending and exhibiting at as many of their T1D Discovery Days as possible. Have you been to one yet? These are great, family-friendly events that take place throughout the year, up and down the country. The aim is to give people who...

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