[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Wed Mar 2 21:43:56 UTC 2011

Wow, that is insane.  Are you type 1 or 2?  As a type 1, I have always
been advised to test at least 6 times a day.

Testing before noon is a good idea especially if you eat at that time,
and testing before bed is vital because you want to know what you are
before resting, and this way you can anticipate any problems-- both high
or lows.

Good for you for not following up with this practitioner.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:30 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

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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>>>   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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