[Diabetes-Talk] Inpen Companion

[Jeanette Kutash]

I don't have to do it in public, but if I am using my stomach I know I can
discretely get my shot done if an emergency arose. With pockets and bags I
can keep things cleaner than if I go into a bathroom.

Jeanette

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen Companion

I like to sit at a booth, to make sure I would be on the inside where 
no one would see me give myself the shot.
Or if I wish to use an arm I use the arm that is on the inside of the booth.
No one asks questions.
I was told bathrooms are not a good idea.
They are not clean enough,
I hope this helps.

Original message:
> 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


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