[Diabetes-Talk] Inpen Companion

[Diana Cook]

Thanks for your encouragement. Dr said pens are in my future and I have been dreading that time..I love my pump. Keep the info coming! Thanksgiving blessings to all! Diana cook

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> On Nov 24, 2019, at 10:01 PM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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