[Diabetes-talk] Testing 8 Times a Day?

Thu Aug 4 18:00:05 UTC 2016

Only type ones use insulin pumps. I've never heard of a type two, even an
insulin dependent one, using a pump, though I suppose they could. But if
type one, you qualify for a pump, no matter your A1-C.

Bridgit

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If the a one c is higher as a type one is that what you are saying! 
At this time I can't yes! 

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 

> On Aug 4, 2016, at 9:06 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I've never been told that. If a type two, you won't be able to get on a
> pump. Type ones generally don't have a problem, and if your A1-C is
higher,
> it can be easier to get on a pump.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> dar via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:18 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: dar <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Testing 8 Times a Day?
> 
> I was told for a pump you have to drop below 100 or insurance will not pay
> for the pump. 
> So that took care of that. 
> 
> Dar
> Every saint has a past, 
> Every sinner has a future 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 3, 2016, at 7:01 AM, Everett Gavel via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Bridgit, and All,
>> 
>> I get what you're saying, Bridgit, and can't (or
>> at least shouldn't) disagree in the least. I know
>> it's true. But my sarcastic side kicked in first
>> in my response yesterday. For decades, I've
>> struggled to keep up with the "4 times a day"
>> recommendations. Now that I've achieved that, I
>> find they're recommending 8 times a day. Sheesh is
>> all I'll say. Just, Sheesh. ;-)
>> 
>> I know it's good, though. I remember in the 90's
>> they had that 10-year study which showed that the
>> more you took your insulin per day, the better
>> long-term health you had. The ones who took it
>> once a day were worst-off. The ones who took it
>> twice a day were better, and 3 times a day were
>> even better, on up to 4 and 5 times a day, etc.
>> That's why I'm so thankful I got a pump, as I
>> hated sticking myself multiple times a day. And
>> sticking myself with insulin multiple times, and
>> then having to stick myself for blood testing
>> multimple times on top of that, never fully agreed
>> with me and my stubbornness. But, hey, as I said,
>> I know that's why I'm blind now, too. We're all
>> held accountable for our actions (or lack of them)
>> one way or another. 
>> 
>> 
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> 
>> 
>> ----- original message ----- 
>> From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter"
>> <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Testing 8 Times a
>> Day?
>> 
>> I test 6 to 8 times a day myself. One thing we
>> know for sure with diabetes
>> is the more you test, the better control you can
>> have over glucose levels.
>> Especially if you eat frequently or exercise,
>> testing 8 times a day is not
>> unusual. And if having trouble controlling glucose
>> levels, a doctor may want
>> you to test more frequently so they can better
>> track trends and create a
>> fuller composite of what is happening throughout a
>> day with your sugars.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> 
>> 
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