[Diabetes-Talk] when out

d m gina dmgina at mysero.net
Mon Feb 25 15:03:51 UTC 2019 

Thanks I will get it worked out.
Just interesting to know what others do.
Then you don't feel out of place.

Original message:
> Relaxxx Dar!!!  The world hasn’t ended yet.  Take a deep breath...

> Bridget is right on.  When I am using my insulin pens, ‘p e n’ s, I 
> don’t sit anyhting down on either a tab le or a sink.  I too, often 
> will put a pen needle which is capped before even leaviing my hoom and 
> it’s always in my purse.  I, too simply slip up my shirt just enough to 
> inject.  Have at it. And pull it back down, take care of the used 
> needle, and everything is slipped b ack into my purse before anyone 
> else is the wiser.  Besides, Most people really aren’t looking the way 
> we always think they are anyway.  Just like we are, most are engrossed 
> in conversations whith whomever they happened to be sitting with 
> anyway.  As for wearing a long dress, I’ve even been known to inject 
> right through the material of the dress.  I obviously wouldn’t 
> recommend this on a regular basis.  But, under extenuating 
> circumstances.  I’ve certainly lived to tell about it.  I actually have 
> some blouses that have sleeves that are too tight on my arms to roll 
> them up.  I don’t inject in a batghroom ever.  That’s why when you go 
> into a hospital, they get you out as quickly as possible.  Hospitals 
> are only notorious for being the most jerm-filled institutions.  I had 
> a niece who was in the hospital for pancreatitis and nearly died three 
> separate times from other things she caught in that very same hospital. 
> I ;think her mom and dad tried to get her to sue.  But she wouldn’t.  
> By the time she did get out four months later, she had to go into REHAB 
> to learn to build up her muscles and body toan so she could walk again.

> Bern



> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> First, it's a pen, not a pin. Second, you really need to ask your 
>> doctor about what injection you should or do take. Based on the info 
>> given here, I have no clue what it is. It could be insulin, but it 
>> could also be some other kind of diabetic injection.

>> A year ago, when I looked into buying Dexcom on my own, I was given an 
>> estimate of an initial $1200 for the receiver and transmitor then $250 
>> a month for supplies. The transmitter has to be replaced every 3 
>> months, and I don't recall what the cost would be for that. I know some 
>> people here are having quite the time with Dexcom and their insurance, 
>> but if you can get it covered or most of it covered, why pay out of 
>> pocket? It was different when certain providers refused to cover 
>> Dexcom, but if your insurance does, don't pay out of pocket.

>> Dar, keep in mind, while Dexcom is a far superior system in terms of 
>> what it offers and functionality, it is nonetheless a CGM like Libre.

>> If you want to take injections in public, that's up to you. Some people 
>> prefer to do it in private. With a pen, you don't have to set anything 
>> down, so, doing it in a bathroom isn't a big deal. You just pull it 
>> out, dial it up and inject. When I used pens, I kept a needle cap on 
>> when going out so I didn't have to insert it. If you do this, you have 
>> no reason to set anything down, but even if you don't put a needle on 
>> beforehand, you still don't have to put anything down. It was a little 
>> different when you had a vial of insulin and a syringe. For me, I found 
>> it easy enough to dial a pen and inject discretely in public. To each his own.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 5:34 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

>> When I am out and have to give myself a shot, I bring alcohol wipes. 
>> But really I just lift up my shirt in the bathroom and do it.
>> I like the pen, they’re easy to use.
>> Amber

>>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 5:36 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Now what a funny title rite/
>>> I don't remember the pin they want to put me on except it is the 70 30 pin.
>>> You give your shot before a meal, I get that.
>>> When out ladies, have you gone to the bathroom to do this?
>>> Especially in the winter months when wearing long sleeves?
>>> I was told by a friend the worst place to give yourself a shot is in 
>>> the bathroom.
>>> Because you don't know how clean it is.
>>> I also have a dog who thinks she needs to know everything while she is 
>>> with you.
>>> Sure hope she doesn't gossep loll.
>>> I lwear leggings in the winter, I could try to do this on the tummy 
>>> with out anyone noticing.
>>> Can someone explain again, how much I would need to pay to get the dex 
>>> com myself.
>>> Then I don't have to worry about insurance.
>>> Is this still the $300 everyone spoke about?
>>> Also what is it I would have to buy every three months, and would the 
>>> price still have to be the same.
>>> I will be taken off three medicines when I start the new pin.
>>> Wow don't know how insurance is going to handle that loll.
>>> I don't know how to tell when I am low until i stand up and start to 
>>> feel I had one to many to drink.
>>> But don't know what the drink was smile.
>>> I asked to let me take what i have at home first so I don't get 
>>> anything mixed up.
>>> Then transfer over.
>>> Also does one have to worry about the sun?
>>> I know there are medicines that one must worry about if they are in the 
>>> sun to long.
>>> Thanks for reading.

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