[Diabetes-Talk] when out

d m gina dmgina at mysero.net
Mon Feb 25 22:27:01 UTC 2019 

Boy howdy I am pleased about that.
I have been told by Jims family go to the bathroom no one wants to see 
your fat belly.
Or I have been in a gathering when I started taking shots twice a day 
where a lady said to me, I can help you if you need help, I will watch.
Things like this makes me feel self conscience.

Original message:
> Dar, there's one change in our society that works in our favor now. 
> Everyone's looking down at their own phones and aren't paying one 
> little bit of attention to us. I always whip out my phone to get my 
> Dexcom reading in public. I don't have it turned up really loud, but 
> trust me, nobody cares.
> Back when I was younger, every time someone honked their horn, 
> especially if I was crossing a street, I instantly went to that place, 
> oh no! What am I doing wrong now? Then one day, suddenly that song just 
> popped into my head."You're so vain. You prob'ly think this honk is 
> about you." I tell you, changed my attitude forever. When you think 
> about it, diabetes is so common these days that lots and lots of people 
> likely inject in public now. In a way it's kind of a shame that we 
> don't get to watch what others do in restaurants and such. As others 
> have said, relax. You are one of millions and nobody notices.
> Veronica


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 7:04 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

> 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.

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
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