[Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps

Fri Feb 15 22:01:55 UTC 2013

Oh Denise, I can relate. In other ways my body is also doing things "never
seen before" by medical personnel. Yeah right! Not fun at all! As far as I'm
concerned, anything that gets in the way of holding hands is a major bummer!

Having used a pump as long as I have, I do notice some places where I try to
not insert the cannula because I think there must be some scarring building
up. But some of that was because of the types of needles I used in the
beginning. So I change my cannula every two days, rather than the three that
most people recommend. But for me, that pump has really improved my quality
of life and I sure hope I can keep it going. Paws crossed though.

Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dr. Denise M Robinson
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 12:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps

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
>
>
> Watch the video as The Guide Dog Glee Club sings "Rehab!" Yes! Yes! Yes!
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> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----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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