[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Wed Mar 2 17:40:53 UTC 2011

first of all Lantus doesn't work that way, it is a slow working insulin, it is not like humolog or novolog which are fast acting, that is what you have to take it at night, and you have to work with you diabetic educator to see how much you should take, they usually start you out at a certain number, if at night I find myself low, I usually sweat and have the shakes, I usually keep juice or a piece of candy to take near my bed.

That is why it is so important to test before you to go to sleep.

I have been posting my experiences Dar.

I will let everyone know how I am doing with it.  So far I like it a lot.  I forget it is there half the time.  I slept with it last night, I usually wear pajama pants, so I just put it on my waist band of my pants and went to sleep, or I can put it on my end table right next to me which I am going to try tonight, the actual cord that attaches from the pump, to the device on my belly is pretty long enough that I am sure it will not fall on the floor. I don't toss and turn much.

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  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
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  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share your 
  experiences?
  I'm quite interested.
  So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
  I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
  They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
  My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
  this is of course in the middle of the night.
  My morning numbers are the highest than at night.
  I thought at first I had to blame what I ate, where I'm learning this 
  isn't true.
  Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
  thinking I ate the wrong thing.
  Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything 
  that happens when the numbers are high.
  Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

  Original message:
  > Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while 
  > you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

  > But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what 
  > you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.  
  > Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover 
  > yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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  >   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
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  >   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
  >   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  >   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
  >   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
  >   Just interested.
  >   How easy is the pump to get to.
  >   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
  >   refill, with out filling anything?
  >   Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >   Did you take this off at night?
  >   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
  >   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
  >   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  >   refilling the pump?
  >   Thanks,
  >   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  >   Thanks again.
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