Hi to all
Hi all just wanted to drop in and say hay.. some of you already know me from
other lists.. but for those of you who don’t I am Brian Carter
I am 21, Dx’d back in 1992 and pumping with disetronic since 94. I will become
a LPN and a pump trainer by the end of the summer and hopefully a RN the
following summer…
Brian Carter
March 2nd, 2003 at 3:24 pm
Good luck Brian! I wanted to be a nurse but I just couldn’t pass anatomy
and physiology. Tried for three semesters. I think it was that early
morning lab. I just couldn’t get there on time. I’m 23, been diabetic for
almost ten years. And I’ve been on the minimed for three months. Give or
take a few days. You’ll be alot of help to us. Be prepared, we ask
strange questions……
Breanna
Hi all just wanted to drop in and say hay.. some of you already know me
from other lists.. but for those of you who don’t I am Brian Carter
I am 21, Dx’d back in 1992 and pumping with disetronic since 94. I will
become a LPN and a pump trainer by the end of the summer and hopefully a RN
the following summer…
Brian Carter
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March 8th, 2003 at 1:36 am
Hi Brian and Welcome,
I think you have a impressive list of accomplishments and near
accomplishments. I too am and LPN and worked in that field for 25
years, till I had to retire four years ago due to becoming legally
blind. It was a very rewarding occupation. A little hx about me. I have
been a diab for 42 yrs and on the pump for 18 yrs. I am legally blind
and severely hearing impaired, but it doesn’t keep me off the puter. I
have a certified hearing dog that goes everywhere with me. She is an
assist dog thus is treated like guide dogs. I have had much better
control since on the pump and it continues to improve due mainly to new
discoveries or ways of treatments.
Pumpin and lovin it.
Gail
March 8th, 2003 at 9:43 am
Hi Brian and Welcome,
I think you have a impressive list of accomplishments and near
accomplishments. I too am and LPN and worked in that field for 25
years, till I had to retire four years ago due to becoming legally
blind. It was a very rewarding occupation. A little hx about me. I have
been a diab for 42 yrs and on the pump for 18 yrs. I am legally blind
and severely hearing impaired, but it doesn’t keep me off the puter. I
have a certified hearing dog that goes everywhere with me. She is an
assist dog thus is treated like guide dogs. I have had much better
control since on the pump and it continues to improve due mainly to new
discoveries or ways of treatments.
Pumpin and lovin it.
Gail
March 9th, 2003 at 2:49 am
Dear Gail..just read your history and was quite impressed by your
accomplishments..diabetic for 41 yrs and still kickin is rather
inspirational..its obvious that your healthy attitude and being on the pump
has contributed..I just wanted to say congradulations and keep up the good
work..Leslie
March 10th, 2003 at 7:52 pm
Hi Brian:
I’m Joan Lemons, RN for over 20 years, specialist in Women’s health, HIV
counselor trainer, Childbirth and breastfeeding instructor, etc. Been on the
Diesetronic V100 for over 6 weeks now. Been diabetic for over 24 years, but
got realistic just a little while back, so it takes all kinds of people,
Right?
Keep chugging along, the rewards are in the people you help…:)
March 11th, 2003 at 4:00 am
Hey Breanna, we all ask questions, that’s why we share our wealth,
right?Joan:)
March 13th, 2003 at 8:06 pm
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Hi all just wanted to drop in and say hay.. some of you already know me
from other lists.. but for those of you who don’t I am Brian Carter
I am 21, Dx’d back in 1992 and pumping with disetronic since 94. I will
become a LPN and a pump trainer by the end of the summer and hopefully a RN
the following summer…
Brian Carter
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Hi Brian ;o)
Kathleen
March 14th, 2003 at 1:58 am
Nice to see you again Kat
March 14th, 2003 at 9:34 am
Hi Joan lemons, I been on the D for 12 weeks and love it , no lows. how you
doin ? any probs.
fp
March 16th, 2003 at 4:31 am
K, I may be young, but I’m forgetful. What’d I ask???
Hey Breanna, we all ask questions, that’s why we share our wealth,
right?Joan:)
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March 17th, 2003 at 7:22 pm
Hi Cindy..
I love talking about the pump and helping others start the pump so i
called Disetronic and they allow "regular" people (nonCDE’s) to
help train others on the pump so this summer they are going to
send a trainer to train me.. MM unfortunaly does not allow this. I
will still allow both pumps to be viewed and offered to everyone i
talk with.
March 23rd, 2003 at 8:36 am
Hi FP (what’s that stand for???)
My only problems with the D is really nothing related to the pump but rather
to the types of cannulas I can use…found out I’m allergic to Tenders- that
was literally a brand implanted on my belly. Have a sensitivity to a lot of
different adhesives, so finding the right dressing to hold anything in place
has been an experiment. So far, tegaderm HP is proving to be pretty good.
How about you???Joan
March 23rd, 2003 at 4:14 pm
I’m new too, but I bet it’s Fellow Pumpers.
Is the D Diabetes?
I found that Op-site 4575 by Smith+Nephew works for me. I’m sensitive to
most tapes but have used that for many years now.
March 24th, 2003 at 1:24 pm
Hi Joan, fp stands for Footprints.
My only problems are happening now due to the high humidity. I use my belly
as the site too and the hair prevents good adhesion. I/I’ve been
experimenting with a glue product called Skin Tac it seems to work fairly
well. Still trying.
Tell me more about tegaderm HP . What is it ?? Where do U get it?? Etc.
where are u located I’m in Toronto On Canada.
fp
March 25th, 2003 at 9:22 am
Hi Jan:
I did…later, Joan:)
I have a Disetronic V 100 that’s the D…I’ve tried the Smith & Nephew MVP
3000 - that left me branded with nice rectangles, and a couple of other
samples from my pump rep…all leaving their mark.. I’ve been leaving a
loop of tape like I do when taping IV tubing in place…sort of a tape taped
on itself so there’s some give…less tension on the skin that way and works
pretty well.
fp - thanks - I’m new to pumping too. on the 14th it’ll be 8 weeks and I’m
thrilled. Only been on insulin about 6 years, before that, pills and pills.
Wasn’t too happy a soul until I decided to take the plunge and find myself a
doctor that knew what they were talking about. Being a nurse, it didn’t take
long to learn how to use it, it’s been an adjustment, just like a new
relationship, but I’m so GLAD
March 25th, 2003 at 5:30 pm
Hi - tegaderm HP is a transparent dressing that we use for IV sites, just
Joan
like a lot of the other dressings offered by pump suppliers. The adhesive is
just less gluey so to speak. Its made by 3M Health Care — I’m reading the
label. We use the regular Tegaderm in the hospital, and I didn’t know this
type existed until about 3 weeks ago, thanks again to my supplier, they are
very nice.
Any way — body hair…when we have a hairy patient, clipping it just a bit
can work wonders. Shaving irritates, so that’s out, but just trimming can
work out ok, ok? Later
March 26th, 2003 at 9:16 am
I cannot use the Op-site 3000 IV dressing - it just peels off with no
effort. I can only use the Op-Site #4575. The box is white, printed in black
with a couple of red bars. The measurements = 5cm (2") X 8 cm (3"). The upc
code is 0 5531004575 3. Minimed will send some samples if requested. This
is with 16 years’ pump site experience.
The end of the 4575 piece itself is green. I fold it onto its green self so
I have something to grab when removing it. The 3000 has orange words on it
and is included with the Sof-sets. I just pitch them, and since I’m a penny
pincher that should tell you I don’t use them.
Jan