[Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Thanks so much for the help. I definitely want as much info and support
from anyone with pump experience.

As I said, I have used a pump for seven years now (as a totally blind
person) but I want any info about the Medtronic and Animas pumps from
fellow blind people who use, or have used, them, before making a
decision since they are a little different from my Cosmo, and they don't
have the audio feature for every function like the Cosmo. Looking for
the pros and cons for both.

I really appreciate all the help.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...


Hi There!

We e-eet again!!  I myself am not a pumper.  However, if it ever happens

that I do need one, the very first three people I would ever consult
with 
are: Diane from Colorado, Veronica Elsea, and my friend Krissy.
Veronica, 
because she is totally blind as am I. Diane, because we've been friends
for 
a very, very long time.  And Krissy.  She is a sighted lady but I've
worked 
with her for a number of years and she taught me a lot about her pump as
she 
learnd to use hers.  She even offered help to me if ever I am
recommended 
for one.  Ya gotta go where ya feel safe, ya know.  I trust those three 
ladies implicitly.

Hopefully, they're catching this on the list as I know they're all 
subscribed here.  If not, do you mind if I put a bug in their ear first 
thing in the morning and have them give you a shoutBridgit?  Take care
my 
friend and we'll talk soon!  Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


> Okay, I need to pick out a new pump. I've played with two that my 
> doctor thinks will work. I've not gone into any in-depth training, but

> I've worked a bit with both, and took them home for about a week each 
> to use at home (with saline of course). They seem comparable, but I 
> would like to hear about the pros and cons from any of you who use 
> either. They are not as nice, in terms of accessibility, as my DelTech

> Cosmo, which is what I've used for the past seven years. I need to 
> make a decision real soon, so I would appreciate any suggestions 
> and/or comments on either. They are the Medtronic and Animas. Thanks.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: 
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
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