[Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13

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>     1. Re: Medtronic Pumps (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
>     2. Re: Medtronic Pumps (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
>     3. Re: Medtronic Pumps (Veronica Elsea)
>     4. Re: Medtronic Pumps (gmelconian)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:39:18 -0600
> From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps
> Message-ID: <010b01d24294$3ce72520$b6b56f60$@gmail.com>
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> Where the hell is your endo? This should all have been answered for you a
> long time ago. You should have had some training before actually getting the
> pump.
>
> You cannot fill pump cartridges with an insulin pen. You will need a
> prescription for vials. The cartridges for each pump can vary a bit, but it
> you attach a needle to the cartridge and fill it from the vial. You then go
> through a load process through the pump that will load the cartridge, fill
> the tubing and canula. You should have training on this before receiving the
> pump so once you get the pump, you can transition immediately to the pump.
> You will also need training on how to use your infusion set, which the
> tubing hooks up to from the pump. For many, it can take a couple of times
> placing an infusion set before becoming comfortable with it. This boggles
> me. Have you physicaly played with the pump at all? How do you know it will
> work the best nonvisually if you've never practiced with it beforehand? Same
> with the infusion set. There are different kinds of sets, and you need to
> figure out which works best for you.
>
> With both my Cosmo and Animas, I trained with a nurse educator long before I
> received my actual pump. Once I had my pump, I was able to start using it
> immediately without help.
>
> Where is your endo and endo team in all this? They should help with the
> transition and training.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 5:14 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:39:53 -0600
> From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps
> Message-ID: <010c01d24294$521e34b0$f65a9e10$@gmail.com>
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> You need to fill the cartridge though from a vial of insulin.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 3:14 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 11:18:01 -0800
> From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps
> Message-ID: <007201d24299$a5511670$eff34350$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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>
> 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>
> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> 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 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 3:14 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:16:40 -0800
> From: "gmelconian" <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Medtronic Pumps
> Message-ID: <001501d242aa$39214180$ab63c480$@gmail.com>
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> Some endo's don't know a whole lot of this stuff. That when you don't havea
> good endo time to move on to another one who has more knowledge about the
> field. Most who claim to bebe endo don't have that much knowledge about the
> diabetic field but other fields and just add the diabetic field into their
> practice. There is one good one I have in southern California   Dr. Mach, ,
> he is an endo and type 2 diabetic an so that  gives me even more hope when I
> ask him question about x or y an I have more concrete answers about it then
> anything else.
>
>
>
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