[Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Fri Mar 4 03:15:41 UTC 2011

Thank you very much.  It is a difficult decision to make.  You don't
think of these things when you are younger, but then all of a sudden,
you grow up and begin to think like a grown up.  *smile*

I've been diabetic for 25-yeaars now, and I was always cautioned to be
careful and that a pregnancy would be difficult at best.  I know many
make the decision to create a family and it turns out beautiful in the
end.  Not all stories have similar endings though.

How does one weigh such an option?  This subject of motherhood and
inability to conceive has become a large part of my writing.

Perhaps future generations will not have to toil so much to experience
something that, for many, is a natural part of life.

Bridgit

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From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of K C
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Hello, Bridgett.  I had my daughter 10 years ago, long before I even
knew I 
had Diabetes.  In fact, at the time, I didn't have it at all.  But, at
this 
point if I got pregnant, I would become Insulin dependent within the
last 
three months of pregnancy, and then, assuming there were no
complications, 
would return to my current state of controlling my sugar with Diet, and 
exercise.

Now, I'm a type 2, and was only diagnosed in 2008.  There are many, many

people with both types who conceive, and give birth to healthy babies 
without it having to be about them risking their lives.  It's about your
own 
individual treatment regimen, whether, or not your own health is at risk

before the pregnancy, and how your medical team approached the
pregnancy.

I'm not in menopause yet, and still want to become a mother again.  And
if 
all things are equaled I will try soon.  Diabetes is about being
caughtious, 
not about keeping you from becoming a parent.

Good luck to you.

Kijuana

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. I
have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't 
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
get 
pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
what I 
think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, 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: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM

This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are in
tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has advised
me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't want you
dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be suspending
my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It was scheduled
for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent complications,
I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return, take good care.
Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much from each of you.

>>>
From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump during
exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually build in a
lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account for exercise.
Some people who go diving or something really strenuous will remove the
pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of hours. But more and
more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, you'll just go swimming
without thinking about it. I have gone swimming with mine quite a bit.
Nowadays companies are more reluctant to talk about wearing the pump in
water than they used to be. But I can't remember the last time I've
stopped or suspended my pump. I take it off only for a quick shower.
It's part of my love life. It's part of my exercise life. It's always
there. The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a lot,
some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump group
here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put down to
help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky or something
but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when you start
using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers should come in handy.
The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or something. The pump is
supposed to help you do your life in a better way, not become your life.
It does require some effort during the first month or two as you're
figuring out all of your settings. But boy is it worth it! And I too am
enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
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