[Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?

[William and Bernadette Jacobs]

Anybody out there got any idea how or where to find something that will 
eliminate having to wade for days and days through all the replies that go 
along with the new posts.  If we're reading the new posts, why do we really, 
really have to wade through what whoever replied to six months ago for every 
single email in succession?  I, for one, don't have time for all that 
nonsense?  Is there a way to just be able to skim through and find the 
new/pertinent posts?  Or, how can anyone suggest to set up the listserve so 
we wouldn't have to put up with that garb?  Like someone said a while back: 
Isn't there a way to edit all this?  Oh Man!  This digest alone must take up 
a whole gig!

Bern
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>   1. Reinsulin pump ? (Debbie Fredericks)
>   2. Re: pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>   3. Re: Reinsulin pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>   4. Re: pump ? (tom)
>   5. insulin pumps (cheryl echevarria)
>   6. Re: pump ? (Mike Freeman)
>   7. Re: using the insulin pump (Mike Freeman)
>   8. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>   9. Re: using the insulin pump (d m gina)
>  10. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>  11. Re: using the insulin pump (Mike Freeman)
>  12. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (d m gina)
>  13. Re: using the insulin pump (d m gina)
>  14. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>  15. Re: pump ? (Veronica Elsea)
>  16. Re: pump ? (Mike Freeman)
>  17. Re: pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>  18. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>  19. Re: wearing your pump (Lucy.Alexander Mercer)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:24:00 -0800 (PST)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
> Message-ID: <618383.73609.qm at web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>
> what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
> Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle.
> Do I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the knowledge 
> to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with the 
> first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me to
>> hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the cartridge
>> or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I don't have
>> to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist band
>> which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just a
>> thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>
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>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
>>>???skype: dmgina23
>>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>???every saint has a past
>>>???every sinner has a future
>
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>
> -- --Dar
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:25:32 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> 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 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>>> l
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
>>>???skype: dmgina23
>>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>???every saint has a past
>>>???every sinner has a future
>
>>>???Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.? Visit
>>>???www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
>>> accessibility anywhere.
>
>
>>>???_______________________________________________
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>
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:26:49 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP195E98E2C8DE0C0E13B711FC4C30 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Well, most insurance providers cover the cost so not sure, but guess it
> would be the insulin, cartridges and infusion sets.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:24 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
>
>
> what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
> Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time one
> must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose what
> ever it is called back on the unit? I'm so proud of you all of you for
> giving this a swell try. I hope in town Billings, I will have someone
> who would have the knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time. Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor
> agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>>> l
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
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>
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>>up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
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>>>? ???FB: dmgina
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>>>???every sinner has a future
>
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>> --
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>>???FB: dmgina
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>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:34:02 -0500 (EST)
> From: tom <jlv810g at aol.com>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <8CDA751D4157BD0-1394-51DE at webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
>
> Thank you for responding..............This is the best news!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wed, Mar 2, 2011 7:26 pm
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
> Debbie,
>
>
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
>
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
>
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
>
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
>
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
>
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
>
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
>
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
>
> too.
>
>
>
> Bridgit
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
>
> kill you. Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
>
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
>
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
>
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
>
> exercise.
>
>
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
>
> crowded areas.
>
>
>
> 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 3:22 PM
>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
>
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
>
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
>
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
>
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
>
> the first time.
>
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
>
>
> Original message:
>
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>
>
>> it!
>
>> *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 1:57 PM
>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>
>
>> a thought.
>
>
>
>> Original message:
>
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>
>>> underneath
>
>
>
>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>
>
>>> dresses.
>
>
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>
>>> echevarria
>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>
>>> it.
>
>
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>
>>> change
>
>
>
>>> the sets.
>
>
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>
>>> CD-10646
>
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>
>>> l
>
>>> .c
>
>>> om>
>
>
>
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>
>
>
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>
>>> CST-1018299-10
>
>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>
>
>>> up
>
>
>
>>>   to use the buttons?
>
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>
>
>>>   Original message:
>
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>
>>> goes
>
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>
>
>
>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>
>>> I
>
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>
>>> the
>
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>
>>> had
>
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
>
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>
>>> was
>
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>
>>>> everything.
>
>
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>
>>> fill
>
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>
>>> just
>
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>
>>> not
>
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>
>>> people
>
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>
>
>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>
>>> around
>
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>
>>> does
>
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>
>>> rather
>
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>
>>> witness
>
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>
>>> or
>
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*
>
>
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>
>>> answer
>
>>>> them.
>
>
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>
>>>> From:
>
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>
>>> o
>
>>> rg
>
>
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
>>>> 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
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:09:31 -0500
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pumps
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> yes the insulin pump does delivery continuously, minute drops similar to 
> what our body produces which is called basal, the Bollus is given before a 
> meal or a larger amount it there is not enough in your system at that 
> time.
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:58 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Cheryl and others,
>  Unique Accessories makes items for insulin pump wearers and items for
>  tiny dogs. The direct link for the insulin pump accessories is:
> 
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>  You can also call them at 800-831-8929. They do have a lot of fun
>  stuff to check out. I actually kind of laugh and say that most of the
>  cases that come with these pumps must have been designed by men.
>  <grin.> I like soft, comfy, out of the way stuff for carrying my
>  pump. <grin.> Hope this helps.
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:40:56 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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> Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what the
> body does.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> 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 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
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>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:16:58 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
> Message-ID: <006001cbd951$95d69ec0$c183dc40$@panix.com>
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> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
> earlier rather than later.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since 
> I
> had to go on Dialysis.
>
> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow 
> doctors
> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have 
> high
> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part 
> of
> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these 
> questions,
> they all affect us.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>  My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>  diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>  you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>  type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
>  do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>  from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>  pump.
>
>  Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>  pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>  Bridgit
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>  It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>  let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>  numbers down.
>  I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>  a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>  good range.
>  If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>  have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>  The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>  you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>  Original message:
>  > I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>  > for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>  > doing.
>
>  > I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>  > But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>  > with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>  > little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>  the
>  > pump for about 4 years.
>
>  > Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>  > educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>  > me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>  > the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>  > and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>  > change
>  > the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>  was
>  > hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>  nature to me.
>
>  > I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>  > I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>  > have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>  > and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>  > need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>  the
>  > training sessions with you.
>
>  > Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>  > If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>  > in it.
>
>  > Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>  > range
>  > numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>  > you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>  > you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>  > is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>  > with a needle.
>
>  > Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>  > done many of times.
>
>  > I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>  > user from the needle.
>
>  > You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>  > not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
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>  > Cheryl Echevarria
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>  >   ----- Original Message -----
>  >   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >   Bridgit:
>
>  >   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>  acknowledge
>  >   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>  dealing with
>  >   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>  who do
>  >   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>  perhaps a
>  >   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>  incentive
>  >   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>  This
>  >   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>  Technology
>  >   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>  >   Mike Freeman
>
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From:
>  >
>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
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>  >
>  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>  Pollpeter
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>  >   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>  >   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>  >   pumps.
>
>  >   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>  conferences, or
>  >   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>  >   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>  can
>  >   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>  >   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>  >   Bridgit P
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From:
>  >
>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
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>  >
>  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>  >   To:
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>  >    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>  >   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From: Mike Freeman
> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
> j at panix.com>>>
>  >   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  >
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
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>  >   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >   Bonna:
>
>
>
>  >   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>  >   overly-optimistic re
>
>  >   release dates.
>
>
>
>  >   Mike Freeman
>
>  >   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>  >   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>  >
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>  >   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>  >> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>  >> talking
>
>  >   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>  of
>  >   this
>
>  >   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>  the
>  >   blind
>
>  >   diabetic?
>
>  >> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>  >> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:23:27 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
> Message-ID: <006201cbd952$5d7c6450$18752cf0$@panix.com>
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> Cheryl:
>
> You are right:  generally, the recommendation is to shoot up before a 
> meal.
> However, there are some circumstances wherein shooting up immediately 
> after
> a meal is OK, at least when using rapid-acting insulin.  Administering
> insulin to very small children comes to mind where one doesn't know how 
> much
> those finicky eaters are going to schlep down.  Sounds like Bridgit 
> doesn't
> eat so much all at once that her bg goes through the roof before she
> boluses.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:08 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me to
> take it before eating, not after eating.
>
> Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be
> overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our 
> carbs,
> and exercise.
>
> I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know 
> of,
> and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat, and 
> to
> check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.
>
> I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came out
> with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge at 
> first
> but my numbers should go down.
>
>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>  I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>  suppose to eat more.
>
>  When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>  became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>  meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>  amount of insulin for the day.
>
>  The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>  eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>  require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>  So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>  usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>  eating habits.
>
>  I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>  relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>  prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>  I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>  than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>  could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>  Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>  Bridgit
>
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>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Thanks for sharing,
>  So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>  to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>  you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>  care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>  though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>  better with this as well.
>
>  Original message:
>  > When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>  > not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>  > On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>  > have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>  > averages.
>
>  > Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>  > regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>  > with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>  > pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>  > run all over.
>
>  > See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>  > if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>  > and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>  > as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>  > now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>  > ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>  > I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>  > my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>  > A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>  > cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>  > to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>  > bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>  > without assistance.
>
>  > This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>  > pancreas.
>
>  > Bridgit
>
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  > When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>  > Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>  > if I understand correctly.
>
>  > Original message:
>  >> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>  >> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>  >> I
>
>  >> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>  >> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>  >> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>  >> Bridgit
>
>  >> -----Original Message-----
>  >> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  >> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>  >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>  >> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>  >> Original message:
>  >>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>  >>> I
>
>  >>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>  >>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>  >>> it should be more under control now.
>
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>
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>  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
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>  >>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >>>   Bonna:
>
>  >>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>  >>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>  >>>   Mike Freeman
>  >>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>  >>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>  >>>
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:
>
>
>  >>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>  >>>> new
>
>  >>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>  >>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>  >>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>  >>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:28:21 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
> Does this matter where your a one c is?
> Even if it is good?
> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
> ccancer?
>
> Original message:
>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>> earlier rather than later.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>> since I
>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow 
>> doctors
>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>> so
>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have 
>> high
>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part 
>> of
>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these 
>> questions,
>> they all affect us.
>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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>
>> Member of NACTA.com
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>> CST-1018299-10
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>> 1's
>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>>   pump.
>
>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>   Bridgit
>
>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>   numbers down.
>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>   good range.
>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>   Original message:
>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>> doing.
>
>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>   the
>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>> change
>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>   was
>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>   nature to me.
>
>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>   the
>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>> in it.
>
>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>> range
>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>> with a needle.
>
>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>> done many of times.
>
>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>> user from the needle.
>
>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>
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>>   CST-1018299-10
>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>   acknowledge
>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>   dealing with
>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>   who do
>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>   perhaps a
>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>   incentive
>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>   This
>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>   Technology
>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>   Pollpeter
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>   pumps.
>
>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>   conferences, or
>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>   can
>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>   To:
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>> talking
>
>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>   of
>>>   this
>
>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>   the
>>>   blind
>
>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>
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> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:35:04 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.
>
> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.
>
> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.
>
> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
> 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 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.
>
> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.
>
>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.
>
>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.
>
>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I
>
>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
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>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I
>
>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new
>
>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:00:32 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
> Message-ID: <006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com>
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> Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff 
> is
> a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
> from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor 
> tells
> you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another 
> doctor
> if you can.
>
> I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might have
> missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep 
> taking
> it.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----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 7:28 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
> Does this matter where your a one c is?
> Even if it is good?
> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
> ccancer?
>
> Original message:
>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>> earlier rather than later.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>> since
> I
>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
> doctors
>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>> so
>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
> high
>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part
> of
>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
> questions,
>> they all affect us.
>
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>> 1's
>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>>   pump.
>
>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>   Bridgit
>
>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>   numbers down.
>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>   good range.
>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>   Original message:
>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>> doing.
>
>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>   the
>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>> change
>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>   was
>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>   nature to me.
>
>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>   the
>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>> in it.
>
>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>> range
>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>> with a needle.
>
>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>> done many of times.
>
>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>> user from the needle.
>
>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
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>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>   acknowledge
>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>   dealing with
>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>   who do
>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>   perhaps a
>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>   incentive
>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>   This
>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>   Technology
>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>>
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>   Pollpeter
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>   pumps.
>
>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>   conferences, or
>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>   can
>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
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>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>   To:
>>
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
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>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>>
> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>>
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>>
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>> talking
>
>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>   of
>>>   this
>
>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>   the
>>>   blind
>
>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:03:32 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
> and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use
> for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
> If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
> you must stick with that?
> also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
> I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking
> two or three at most.
> I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
> These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.
>
> Original message:
>> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>> suppose to eat more.
>
>> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>> amount of insulin for the day.
>
>> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>> eating habits.
>
>> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>> 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 10:21 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> Thanks for sharing,
>> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>> better with this as well.
>
>> Original message:
>>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>>> averages.
>
>>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>>> run all over.
>
>>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>>> without assistance.
>
>>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>>> pancreas.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>>> if I understand correctly.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>>> I
>
>>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>>> I
>
>>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>>> passed
>
>>>>> away yesterday.
>
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>
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>>>>> Member of NACTA.com
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>>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>>> new
>
>>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:06:09 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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> Yes Mike I understand.
> At this time the only shot I take is before the meal, then I'm on two 
> pills.
> I just thought if you were on insulin you didn't need the pills at the
> same time.
> I will ask my doctor though.
> Yes Met formen causes the liver cancer.
> My liver is tested every three months I'm told.
> Now if it is or not I just go for the blood work, and the urine sample
> they wish.
>
> Original message:
>> Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff 
>> is
>> a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
>> from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor 
>> tells
>> you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another 
>> doctor
>> if you can.
>
>> I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might 
>> have
>> missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep 
>> taking
>> it.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----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 7:28 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
>> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
>> Does this matter where your a one c is?
>> Even if it is good?
>> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
>> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
>> ccancer?
>
>> Original message:
>>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>>> earlier rather than later.
>
>>> Mike
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is 
>>> more
>>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>>> since
>> I
>>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
>> doctors
>>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>>> so
>>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, 
>>> and
>>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
>> high
>>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am 
>>> part
>> of
>>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
>> questions,
>>> they all affect us.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, 
>>> but
>>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but 
>>> since
>>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>>> 1's
>>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on 
>>> the
>>>   pump.
>
>>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>>   Bridgit
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>>   numbers down.
>>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. 
>>> I'm
>>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>>   good range.
>>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>>> doing.
>
>>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>>   the
>>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>>> change
>>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>>   was
>>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>>   nature to me.
>
>>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>>   the
>>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>>> in it.
>
>>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>>> range
>>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>>> with a needle.
>
>>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>>> done many of times.
>
>>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>>> user from the needle.
>
>>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> CD-10646
>
>
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>>   acknowledge
>>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>>   dealing with
>>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>>   who do
>>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>>   perhaps a
>>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>>   incentive
>>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>>   This
>>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>>   Technology
>>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From:
>
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg>
>
>>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>>   Pollpeter
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>>   pumps.
>
>>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>>   conferences, or
>>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>>   can
>>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From:
>
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg>
>
>>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>>   To:
>
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>
>> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>>> talking
>
>>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>>   of
>>>>   this
>
>>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>>   the
>>>>   blind
>
>>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:13:08 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> Dar:
>
> Since I'm on intensive diabetes management, this means that I calculate 
> how
> much carbohydrate is in a meal and give myself enough insulin to cover it.
> For at-home stuff, I know how much carbohydrate is in whatever I'm eating
> either from the recipe or by consulting carbohydrate tables (there are a
> number on the web) and add up the carbohydrate in each ingredient,
> multiplied by the fraction of a serving of that carbohydrate is in what 
> I'm
> eating.  For example, one cup of milk contains 12 grams of carbohydrate.
>
> For fast food stuff, I look it up on a site like
> <http://www.carlorieking.com> or, more likely, I use an iPhone app called
> FastFoodCal which lists all the relevant nutritionl parameters (sodium,
> amount of fat, carbohydrate and so on) in the particular fast food item.
>
> Sometimes it's just guesswork; by testing and observing your body's 
> reaction
> you will learn about what you can eat without raising your bg too much and
> you eventually learn something of the portion sizes you can handle.
>
> If you don't count carbs (and I gather you do not), you were probably 
> given
> an idea how many "carb choices", that is, number of 15-gram carb items, 
> you
> can eat per meal.  You then guess or look up how much is in what you 
> propose
> to eat and act accordingly.
>
> No one ever said that diabetes control didn't involve use of the gray
> matter!
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----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 8:04 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
> and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use
> for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
> If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
> you must stick with that?
> also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
> I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking
> two or three at most.
> I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
> These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.
>
> Original message:
>> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>> suppose to eat more.
>
>> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>> amount of insulin for the day.
>
>> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>> eating habits.
>
>> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>> 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 10:21 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> Thanks for sharing,
>> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>> better with this as well.
>
>> Original message:
>>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>>> averages.
>
>>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>>> run all over.
>
>>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>>> without assistance.
>
>>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>>> pancreas.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>>> if I understand correctly.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>>> I
>
>>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>>> I
>
>>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>>> passed
>
>>>>> away yesterday.
>
>>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>>> new
>
>>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:12:03 -0800
> From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID:
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> Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do
> it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that
> your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin
> per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be
> divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit
> of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a
> Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you
> need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my
> other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a
> way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your
> body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all
> tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all
> I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal
> body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or
> something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do
> artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're
> getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy,
> hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I
> still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm
> in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I
> have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One
> of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my
> body would do that if it could.
> In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of
> a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say,
> starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every
> two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go
> high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next
> night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then
> lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can
> just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
> As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think
> the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and
> your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance
> company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose
> monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay
> to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo
> unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons
> of money. Sheesh!
> Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>
>
> Veronica
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:12:42 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <00a201cbd961$a0cb8a60$e2629f20$@panix.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Great explanation, Veronica.
>
> Been there, done that on the adjustment of basal rates. (grin)
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:12 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do
> it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that
> your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin
> per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be
> divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit
> of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a
> Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you
> need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my
> other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a
> way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your
> body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all
> tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all
> I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal
> body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or
> something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do
> artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're
> getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy,
> hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I
> still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm
> in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I
> have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One
> of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my
> body would do that if it could.
> In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of
> a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say,
> starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every
> two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go
> high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next
> night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then
> lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can
> just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
> As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think
> the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and
> your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance
> company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose
> monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay
> to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo
> unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons
> of money. Sheesh!
> Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>
>
> Veronica
> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
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> Santa Cruz, California
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> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:40:37 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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>
> I mean that a pump is not gushing insulin at all times of the day.
> Explaining it like a pancreas is the best way to present the pump.
>
> My impression from others impressions, was that the pump is shooting
> massive amounts of insulin like a water fountain leaving one at risk of
> going into an insulin coma.
>
> It is rough trying to explain this stuff via email!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:41 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
> Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what
> the body does.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day. Rates
> are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established by a
> doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> 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 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
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>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:54:37 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> That is a better way to put it.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:35 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.
>
> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.
>
> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.
>
> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
> 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 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.
>
> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.
>
>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.
>
>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.
>
>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I
>
>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I
>
>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>> passed
>
>>>> away yesterday.
>
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>
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new
>
>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:02:28 -0600
> From: "Lucy.Alexander Mercer" <Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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>
> when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but 
> as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most 
> educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing. 
> Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, 
> placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I 
> particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this 
> often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and 
> products are developed.
>
> In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned 
> swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up 
> to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 
> 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are 
> these types of activities just not possible?
>
> Thanks,
> Lucy
>
>>>>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> 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 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *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 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>   to use the buttons?
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
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>>> rg
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>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
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>>>> --Dar
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