[Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

Sat Nov 19 19:18:01 UTC 2016

Bridgit is right! Wow! And the pumps use Humalog or Novalog regular insulin.
And oh my gosh yes. There are cannulas that go straight in, cannulas that go
in at an angle, different kinds of extra tape if you need it, different
lengths of tubing to choose. Depending on where you wear your pump, around
your waste, in your bra and so on, that will determine how long your tubing
should be. You then need to figure out which tasks you can do by yourself
and which you cannot. 
And the good news, we're all still here. <grin>
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2016 10:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

You need to fill the cartridge though from a vial of insulin.

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 7:45 PM
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Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

Hi Joyce,
Insulin pumps use a special insulin which is in a "cartridge".  The whole
cartridge is inserted into the pump.  The pump will draw the insulin in to
the tubing as needed.
Warmly, Joy

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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 3:14 PM
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Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

I did get a contact call the day that the pump was suppose to arrive at my
house.  She introduced herself and wanted to go thru the box with me to be
sure I received everything I needed, But the package had not arrived as of
yet.

I had basically told them I was unhappy with how I  havenpt gotten my
questions answered.  I also mentioned I was blind and no one had noted that
in the info.  So she told me she would speak to the trainer today and have
her make an appointment to come out and go thru my supplies.  

Every little bit or comment when I speak to them is a new surprise for me.

You guys & gals have answered more questions then Medtronics has so far.

Now they told me I need to fill the tubes or whatever holds the insulin in
the pump.  I had been explained about bleeding the air out of this thing,
but the salesman forgot to mention about insulin in a bottle?  I told them I
get my insulin in pens.  Do you folks fill this thing using the pen or what?

I doubt if I hear back from anyone next week as the Holiday, but  I will be
calling the following week as I need to know and get all my questions
answered.

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 8:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

Joyce,

Training should have been scheduled the day your pump was approved. Your
endocrine should have coordinated all this. Someone dropped the ball big
time. You need to contact them because they likely are not going to contact
you.

Bridgit

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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:46 PM
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Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps

Have any of the Medtronic pump users upgraded to the 630 G pump?  I have one
arriving tomorrow.

How long does it take for them to come out and start the training with the
pump?

I am waiting to get a court date for Medicare to pass judgement on covering
the CGM & supplies.   

I don't have to appear in court for this.  They do it all over the phone.
Everyone say a little one for me.  As with the 630G pump it has an added
high beside the low function.  I do plan on going ahead and getting the
artificial pancreas when they release them in Spring 2017.  So I will really
need the CGM at that point.

Joyce

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