Insulin Pump Users

Joan,

After I read my comment again (WOW…) I thought you might take it as an insult.
That was NOT the intent. All those studies and add on big words, too. No wonder
you always study.

Sorrrrrry

Jan

Howdy all. Iwould be interested in participating in the survey if I only knew
who the "insulinpumpers owner" is. I’m a little leary of today’s marketing
techniques and how this info might be used.
Sceptical Bob

Does anyone else reuse their syringes (MiniMed says it’s a no no) and sometimes
include the insulin that was left in the tubing too? What a waste (20u)

Jan

Hello,

There is a new survey for the Insulinpumpusers community.

What kind of Pump Are you using? What type of Insuln do you use?

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Possible answers are:

o Minimed506
o Minimed507
o Minimed507c
o Disetronic
o Regular
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Just got back from a trip and want to get my 2c in here to Arnold.

My experience in getting a pump 16 years ago YESTERDAY 8^ ) was the ins. co.
deliberated for 6 weeks to see if they wanted to get involved. The conclusion
was that they would buy the pump only, no batteries, no infusion sets, no
reservoirs, no nothing else. That was all up to us. However, included in the
shipment were all those supplies. By the time I needed more, our ins. carrier
was changed; I submitted the bills and all was paid.

As far as being in good control for a period of time to received one (was that
Arnold or someone on another list? had 48 messages including lists when I got
home - can’t remember) my understanding is that if you are under good control
without a pump — the ins. co. figures you don’t need a pump.

How long has your son been diabetic? I have for 49 years and am 60.
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Arnold-
Welcome! I subscribed to this group about 6-8 weeks
ago and consider myself to be pretty well informed about
diabetes, but have learned several things from other users
and really feel that the people in this group care about
themselves and fellow diabetics. It sounds like you have
the kind of commitment necessary to do well on a pump, so I
wish you the best of luck with your HMO. I’m lucky enough to
have a superb employees’ union that has arranged for
spectacular health coverage and feel very confident that my
endocrinologist and CDE have my well-being in the forefront
of their considerations regarding my care. I hope this new
doctor can do the same for you. In the meantime, enjoy the
knowledge and camaraderie of this group and be sure to
share as much as possible with your son. We’re all pulling
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Hi everyone,

My name is Arnold Berkowitz. I have been a Type-I diabetic since
1980, and am Insulin Dependent. I have an 18 year old son, who is also a
diabetic.
I have been on "regular" insulin therapy pretty much since being
diagnosed, and have relatively irregular sugar pattern. My control tends
to follow the "brittle" pattern, and by Glyco-Hgb’s, in genenral run into
the 8’s.
I am in the process on changing my endochrin doc to one that
follows a more agressive path of diabetic therapy, and shall soon be on a
more responsive (or more agressive) pro-active type of therapy.
I have asked to be put onto a pump several time and we were turned
down by my HMO every time (too expensive), and my previous
endochrinologist was too busy expanding his practice to act on my behalf
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Hey, Gang at IPusers,

My hubby and I met a person and spouse from the list last Saturday afternoon.
Spent 2 of the most delightful hours together. Those are *real* people out there
in cyberspace! 8^ D

Jan

According to his website, the Vice President will personally respond to
questions. This is your opportunity to ask Gore whether he supports
implementing the final report of the Diabetes Research Working Group and an
$827 million budget for diabetes research.

The timing for this chat is perfect. As we recently reported, Congressman
John Porter has proposed a $1.4 billion increase for NIH this year. The
Senate will likely propose an even bigger increase, maybe $2 billion. Now’s
our chance to persuade the VP that a large share of that increase should be
used to implement the DRWG.

Despite the facts, your letters and calls, broad Congressional support and
hundreds of opportunities in diabetes research that are being missed every
day, NIH hasn’t made plans to implement DRWG. Now it’s time to take it to
the next level.
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Hello to everyone,
Just a quick note…Zack came home from Camp Hodia (our awesome
diabetes camp here in Idaho) having had very good success with his pump,
good control, a great time with his buddies and fantastically supportive
staff. He was the youngest (at age 9) with a pump and there were many
more kids pumping this year.
Have a great night,
Patty