[Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps

Fri Feb 15 20:50:31 UTC 2013

Hey Veronica, Bridget and others wondering the same thing

Yes, I am what you call an enigma...not necessarily a good thing in the
health department. I have had many rare issues with my body. No, the
doctors never saw such issues either, so that is all I can mark it up to,
just being very different. I take 12-15 shots a day to mimic the pump...and
test myself about that much too. The sensitive to the cannula is not a
general statement to go off of unless your skin is very sensitive too. My
husband cannot even hold my hand for very long because it hurts my fingers.
I can't wear even slightly tight cloths because it hurts my body....well, I
think you get the idea.
So don't take my remark as a general comment, it is just to ask yourself
that question if you are thinking of getting a pump
Denise

On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM, Veronica Elsea <
veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> wrote:

> Oh Denise, I too am surprised to hear that you couldn't find an insert
> cannula that worked for you. Were you using a Medtronic pump? I only ask
> because if you were, then your choices were more limited. I've had trouble
> with some of theirs, but not with the ones I use with my Cozmo. I don't
> know
> what I'm going to do when my Cozmo's time is up. I do change my own
> cartridges, readjust my basals, my temporary basals and such. I have played
> with different bolusses, extended and combination, all on my own. Our big
> problem now is that no other pump beeps with each key press. So life gets
> quite adventurous keeping track of where you are. This is really a problem
> when doing things like entering your blood sugar number manually. But one
> way or another, ummm, you couldn't pay me enough to go off of a pump and
> I've been on one since 1991. Hope this helps.
>
> Veronica
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:23 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps
>
> And this may be an individual thing, because I've never experienced it,
> and I don't know any other pump user who has either. You do change the
> set every 2 to 3 days also. It's certainly something to take int
> consideration though.
>
> Bridgit
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Dr. Denise M Robinson
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 10:23 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps
>
>
> Debbie
> The only con I have experienced and had to stop using the pump because
> of it, was the inserts were too painful for me. But my skin is just
> really sensitive, so if you are too, you will need to think about it
> more. Wherever I placed the insert, I was very very  bruised all over
> and eventually it looked like my gut had been to war. I was replacing
> the inserts everyday and I had tried different ones...none worked  What
> Bridget says is right on the mark otherwise. Denise
>
> On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> > There are others who can speak with more experience, but I've been on
> > a pump for ten years, and most here know I absolutely love it. No,
> > it's not for everyone, but more and more diabetics are switching to
> > pumps, and most kids are put on pumps ASAP.
> >
> > I have experienced the best control over my glucose levels ince
> > switching to a pump. I've been type 1 diabetic for 30 years, so that's
>
> > saying something. Rates can be set up throughout the day depending on
> > various things like meals, activity and times of day you experience
> > extremes. This is similar to how the pancreas works. You then count
> > carbs for meals and snacks and deliver a bolus only when you eat. I
> > bolus after meals so I only get insulin for whatever carbs I eat at
> > any given time. Again, similar to how a pancreas works.
> >
> > I also have more freedom to eat at different times and not always
> > scheduled times and be active whenever due to the ability to adjust
> > those basal rates throughout the day. My pump can have hurly rates to
> > every 15 minutes if need be. This is great as a mommy of a
> > six-month-old since I'm lucky if I get to eat before 5 pm when daddy
> > gets home, grin.
> >
> > You and a endo would determine your basal rates and bolus. For
> > instance, I bolus one unit per every 20 grams of carbs. And your basal
>
> > rates will usually be adjusted from time to time depending health,
> > changes in activity and/or eating habits, and if like me, sometimes
> > your body just experiences changes requiring adjustments to basal
> > rates.
> >
> > As most of us know, there's currently no fully accessible pump, but
> > those of us who use them have found pumps that work. I currently use a
>
> > Cosmo, but they're no longer available. When I get a new one, I will
> > use the Animas, unless something better has come along by that point.
> >
> > I'm able to count beeps as I navigate my pump. Every time I press a
> > button, it beeps, notifying me it is doing the function. Some menus
> > are simple enough that I have memorized, and othes, I follow written
> > directions. I do need a sighted person to adjust my basal rates and
> > fill cartridges, though I can fill cartridges but prefer a sighted
> > person for this.
> >
> > My pump has four buttons, so it's not difficult.
> >
> > If this doesn't make sense or I'm not addressing something, please let
>
> > me know. And like I said, there are others who can speak more
> > intelligently on this subject.
> >
> > Bridgit
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Debbie Wunder
> > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:46 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps
> >
> >
> > Hello everyone. Do any of you use a pump, and can you share with me
> > the pros and cons of using one? I recently did a four day glucose
> > monitor test where they inject the gadget in your stomach. I will get
> > the results later today. My nurse educator keeps bringing up using a
> > pump, I am not sure this is for me. I have numbers between the 200 and
>
> > 300's, I drink water, count carbs, and walk for exercise. I am at a
> > loss, any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Debbie
> >
> >
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"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it." --Chinese Proverb

Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid: humans are incredibly
slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond
imagination.
--Albert Einstein

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
--Walt Disney