[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

[d m gina]

When I asked to test four times a day, my doctor was fine with it, but 
the lady who I saw the diabetic coordinator thought that was wrong.
Don't test at noon she says, and why test at bed time.
You can't do anything about it anyway.
I went to the doctor where he got quite upset with her for giving me 
this information.
I told him I was polite and was going to do it Dars way anyway.
The way I was taught when I became a diabetic.
Yes I got frightened with this lady, and didn't want to go back.

Original message:
> Actually, I tend to ignore hunger pains!  *smile*  I am not the best
> example here.

> I have never heard of dropping during the cold.  Then again, I am always
> cold!  *smile*

> I tend to drop mid morning and during the early hours.  I also have to
> watch it during physical activity, and my body responds quickly to
> insulin.  When I do run high, I will drop within the hour, and it is not
> unheard of for me to drop low within that hour.  I once was in the 300's
> and dropped into the 50's after correcting with insulin-- it was an hour
> later.

> I had a sliding scale for corrections that was 1 unit of insulin for
> every 50 units over 150, but we found I was dropping too low when I had
> to correct, so it is now 1/2 a unit of insulin.

> My advice, check often-- I check 8 times a day, at least-- and make sure
> to eat enough carbs during meals.  Always carry items to treat low blood
> sugars like juice and candy and glucose tabs.  I always have those
> individual bottles of juice on hand to throw in my purse or bag along
> with something like a granola bar.  You don't want to be out and about
> and have nothing to treat a low with.

> It make take time, but you and your doctor can watch for trends-- like
> when you run low the most-- and you can adjust your insulin and eating.
> This is why it is important to log readings.  If you have access to an
> accessible computer, log them in a word or notepad document, or create
> an Excel spreadsheet, this is what I do.  Then you don't have to worry
> about having someone log them for you.

> This is a crappy disease, but it is manageable, and liveable when you
> follow the proper steps.  Technology and science are working hard to
> make life easier and perhaps one day irradicate diabetes.

> I have been diabetic for over 25-years and they keep saying a cure will
> happen in my life time.  From their lips to God's ears!  *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Yes I will do this when we get to this part of life for me.
> I'm very interested in what folks do then it isn't scary for me. Because
> if I see you folks can do it, then I feel relaxed. I'm sure that is
> silly, but that is how it is for me. Also when I get hungry, I get
> hungry, you eat now, do you feel this way
> wearing the pump having everything running as smoothly as possible, for
> the time?
> Do you have to worry about getting in the cold and dropping? that is
> where I drop, and know it rite now when it happens. I either get so
> thursty I could drink a river smile, or I can't seem to stay on track of
> what I want to do. Thanks for being kind.

> Original message:
>> If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and
>> you can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

>> Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with
>> itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has
>> been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a
>> low.

>> I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose
>> tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night
>> especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, although

>> for years I handled my lows on my own.

>> Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you get

>> low during the night.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> 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

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>>>   From: d m gina<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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>>> address.

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