[Diabetes-Talk] Inpen Companion

[Verlyn Baldwin]

Hey everyone,

I have not received the letter Veronica mentioned. I am so glad she told us
about it.

If I find out any more about the accessibility in regards to the filling the
cartridges and the phone app I will be sure to write.

Currently I have been using the Trusiba long acting pen and the Humalog
Junior for the fast acting. I find the pens very easy to use and extremely
accessible for the blind. They both do not need to be refrigerated after
having been used the first time; they both have audible clicks; the pens can
be turned back if you click too many times or forget how many times you've
clicked; once the injection is completed the knob returns to the starting
position; once the pen is empty you can no longer turn the knob. I'm
supposing when you get out your last pen from the box that contains five
pens it would be wise to make sure to get another box! The Humalog Junior
delivers in 1/2 increments. The needles are used once  and easy to use and
don't hurt like the lancets do when testing our blood sugar.

I am finding the cost to be very similar to that of my co-pays of when I was
using the pump.

I am still attempting to "fine-tune" my dosages but getting closer to a
regimen. Often I wish I could just reach down and give myself a bolus
However I do enjoy not having tubing and a pump hanging from me.

The answer to taking insulin at meal times when not at home is still
something I need suggestions for. The needles will not go through clothing.
So far guessing what my carb ratio will be for the meal soon to be eaten and
taking the insulin in a place that is comfortable for me is what seems to
work out best right now. 

If others on the list that use the pens have figured out how to handle those
situations when they are out and about and go out to eat I'd love to hear
what solutions you have come up with.

All in all using the pens is not as horrible as I thought it might be.

May everyone enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving,

Verlyn