[Diabetes-talk] Triathlon

Thu Aug 4 18:56:53 UTC 2016

Hi Bridgit, 

Many on this list may be interested about the techniques you use to accomplish the triathlon - running, biking, swimming, when you are blind. 

Physical activity is great for everyone, and even more so for people with diabetes. Often, vision loss results in people being less active, but it doesn't have to be that way. So, if you don't mind, tell us how you run, bike, and swim without hurting yourself, or others (smile). 

Tom

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 1:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic pump questions

The pump is intended to deliver insulin only, so if not insulin dependent, you don't need a pump. Yes, you can detach the pump, but only for short periods of time. Without it on, you are not receiving insulin and would get high sugars. The pumps are not super noticeable, especially if you stick with neutral colors like black. I like color, so mine is pink, and I have a purple skin and a pink leopard skin for it, grin. But you can attach it to your waist band or pocket, or some users wear it inside their clothes. No activities are off limits. I just did a triathlon, which is a pretty intense activity. As long as you're adhering to a proper diet and testing regularly, nothing is off limits. You fill the cartridges with insulin that are loaded into the pump. Some blind diabetics fill their own. I do in a pinch, but I prefer to have someone sighted fill mine, so I ask family or friends.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 11:16 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic pump questions

Hello all,

I have been a diabetic for several years, but have received more information the brief time that I have been accessing  this mail list than I have the entire time that I have been a diabetic.

If there is a document and/or diabetic pump for dummies pamphelet, LOL, some where, please let me know.

My questions:

1.       Is it possible to remove the pump at times for convenience and re
attach at my leisure? I am a business owner and attend seminars and conferences as well galas where I encounter potential clients and customers.
I already have a hard sale by being blind, I really don't want to look like the million dollar man with this device in plain view, so at times I would probably take it off when I deem appropriate.

2.       I am a type 2 diabetic and am not insulin dependant. Will the pumps
work with the other medications such as those that come in a pin? I can't think of any of the names of any of the products at this time, senior moment, LOL.

3.       What types of activities would I have to refrain from?

4.       How do the pump get refilled with medicine? Is  this something that
I do or will I need to go to my doctor?

This  is just a few questions that I have, please forgive me if these questions have been asked and answered before. Please feel free to contact me off line, if you would like, at the contact information below. Don't hesitate to utilize the toll free number, L2T is my company.

Blind love is the answer, presently , and for our future!

Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

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Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

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