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

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Sun Nov 20 19:33:36 UTC 2016 

If you go to NFBNET to your settings, you ccan remove yourself from any
listserves.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Sharon Salyer via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 11:18 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Sharon Salyer <marandsuzie at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13

Would some one please remove my email address off of this list? Thank you.




On 11/20/2016 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> Send Diabetes-Talk mailing list submissions to
> 	diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> 	http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> 	diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
> 	diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific 
> than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-Talk digest..."
>
>
> Today's Topics:
>
>     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)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 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>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> 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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
> %40gma
> il.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
>
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/blindhands%40aol.
> com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
> %40gma
> il.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> 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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
> %40gma
> il.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
>
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/blindhands%40aol.
> com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%
> 40gmai
> l.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%
> 40hotm
> ail.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> 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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
> %40gma
> il.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
>
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/blindhands%40aol.
> com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%
> 40gmai
> l.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%
> 40hotm
> ail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40
> laurel
> creekmusic.com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Subject: Digest Footer
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 110, Issue 13
> **********************************************
>


_______________________________________________
Diabetes-Talk mailing list
Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Diabetes-Talk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%40gma
il.com

More information about the Diabetes-Talk mailing list