[Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps
d m gina
dmgina at samobile.net
Sun Feb 17 20:10:31 UTC 2013
Hello,
What kind of meter are you using.
I might need to go this route.
Would the strips go for all meters?
Thanks so much.
Is the site easy to use?
Original message:
> Insurance is notorious for telling diabetics how much they should test
> and they are wrong. I just stopped fighting them and went this route
> ...I use national diabetic supply and order online and pay out of
> pocket. Can get my test strips for about 13 cents a strip and order
> 1200 atna time, which is far cheaper than insurance. I do 12-15 tests a
> day and a1c is great. You have to test more, exercise and eat well to
> get a good a1 c
> Denise M Robinson
> Sent from my iPad
> On Feb 16, 2013, at 4:04 PM, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>> Hi there,
>> Two things are happening for me.
>> the first is, my a one c keeps climbing.
>> I'm doing nothing differently but my numbers are saying the a one c
>> should be lower.
>> I think we will do some adjusting.
>> Secondly with the new insurance, they don't like me to test as often as I do.
>> They are saying being a type two I only need to test once.
>> I shared that I would get the Federation diabetic coordinater Mike ha
>> on the matter if they didn't make a change.
>> the doctor shared that I was hyper smile, and I needed to know what is
>> happening at all times.
>> so he wants me to test four times a day.
>> he shared that my a one c is going up.
>> Now I started going to the YMCA for exercising, this could be the
>> reason for the jump.
>> My eating is still the same.
>> I am wondering to keep the insurance company happy ha if I did insulin?
>> They say they have no problem if I am on it, I thought I was doing well
>> just with the pills.
>> Even though he upgraded one of the pills.
>> Just some thoughts.
>> I will see him again on the 25th.
>> Of this month of corse.
>> Original message:
>>> I know many here can relate, but having been type 1 diabetic for almost
>>> 30 years, I've seen a lot of trends come and go for treatment. I've been
>>> through the gambit of treatments. It's gotten so much better than it use
>>> to be. Personally, I think pumps are one of the best treatment options,
>>> but there are other routes that work well too. I was on Lantis and
>>> Humalog for bolusing before my pump, and this worked much better than my
>>> older treatments. I still have found the pump to give me the best
>>> control and regulation, but it's up to the individual just like all
>>> diabetic management, smile. As young as I am, being only 31, I know very
>>> few people who have had diabetes as long as I have, and I know fewer
>>> type ones, which is different than type two though many don't know this.
>>> This list is nice since there's a wide range of diabetics, grin.
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Denise Robinson
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:33 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question about high numbers and pumps
>>> Yes, the pump is a great thing ...if u started out with the pork and
>>> beef insulin like I did that could be part of the issues, so people need
>>> to keep that in mind. Pork and beef did not relate well in our bodies
>>> but kept me...us alive until the human derivatives came along...ah life
>>> Denise M Robinson
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> On Feb 15, 2013, at 5:01 PM, "Veronica Elsea"
>>> <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> wrote:
>>>> 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
>>>> Watch the video as The Guide Dog Glee Club sings "Rehab!" Yes! Yes!
>>>> Yes! http://youtu.be/JvakJ5lk6Us Then find more music from Veronica
>>>> Elsea and The Guide Dog Glee Club at: 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 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! http://youtu.be/JvakJ5lk6Us Then find more music from Veronica
>>>>> Elsea and The Guide Dog Glee Club at: 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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>>>> 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
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