Last post on this, promise.
I do have a drop or two of insulin come out, when I change
sets, but what I was trying to say (rather inadequately!)
was that there was quite more than the usual drop. It was a
whole wet spot! Aghhh!! I hate talking without my hands!!
tRacy
The SofSet inserted with the SofSerter works very well. It goes in properly,
quickly, and straight. It has made quite a difference for me. YMMV
Jan
I believe Minimed does sell these sets with more bases.
You all have convinced me, I’m going to try the Silhouette
when I change my set next.
Also, about the leaking, I’ve changed my pump a few times
right after a bolus, and never had the "leaking" as I did
last time. It was just odd, that and the pinching/pain.
Hmm…. our wonderful bodies!!
Tracy
Frank,
I’ve used the hip several times, that, and the thigh have
gotten smashed pretty well during sleep, and they seem to be
able to take a pounding, and keep going!
Tracy
Here’s yesterday’s story to share with anyone slightly interested:
Our pastor turned 60 and they had cake and ice
cream after church Sun night. I took a sandwich with me to eat with the
goodies so it wouldn’t be just simple carbs. I *guessed* at bolusing enough
insulin to cover what I was eating. I was 111 before I went to bed. GREAT.
At 5:30 I woke up to visit *Jon* and took a BG: 72. Fine. Took my 3
empty-stomach pills and went back to sleep. About 8:45 I knew I crashed.
Hard. I had some *Orange Slice* candies in the headboard that were so old
they were in the crunchy stage. I usually get up to get something because my
brain doesn’t recall (Hillary Syndrome) the candy is there.
This time I remembered. I knew I couldn’t get up yet — probably would have
fallen anyway. Then I remembered I could put my pump on hold for a half
hour — by this time I had my *aura* (yellow spot in vision due to low) and
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Does anyone remember when I complained that my BGs were always elevated for
a few hours after a site change? I think John’s post now explains it. I’m
going to try that. Thanks
Jan (60 y/o, T-1 11/5/50, pmpg 8/23/83)
ATTN: JOAN,
The following post is from an e-pal in South Africa. I think he means
*insulin intolerance* but they word things differently there. (He speaks 3
languages fluently, Afrikaans being his mother tongue - and Zulu). I believe
Actraphane is equal to our NPH, Actripid is Regular. Your input please. He’s
been Type 2 for 5 years and is 41 years old. I believe he’s over 200# but
don’t know how to convert k’s.
Jan
I’m having a problem finding sites that are comfortable,
and convenient. Right now I have it in my hip. I was putting
it in my stomach, but for some reason my left side was
always pinching. The other day, it really felt like it was
pinching when I put in a bolus, and didn’t stop, so I took
it out, and I don’ think the insulin ever got in, for that
bolus! There was
a wet spot right around the canula and skin area, and it was
insulin! This was in the morning, but the 2nd day of this
injection site.
I’m using the soft-set, would it be better if I went with
the shorter (6mm) canula, or perhaps I should bite the
bullet and try the rapids/silhouette?
I know, I should ask my endo, but I know more about the
pump than she does. She’s learning along with me. Poor,
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Kathy,
Now that a few more days have gone buy, how are your and Alisha doing pumping?
Jan
(You know you have diabetes when …)
Your ‘honey’ calls you ’sweetie’ and you get upset.
"Is there anything diabetes doesn’t affect?" you may ask forlornly.
The short answer is:
Even one’s moods, outlook on life and ability to handle day-to-day
challenges are affected by diabetes. Slow service at a restaurant or
the energy spent rushing about on the morning the alarm clock failed to
sound can drop blood sugar, causing the sufferer to slip into incoherence,
turn unexpectedly belligerent, or be immobilized with dread.
On the other hand, an infected tooth or the stress of a job interview
can elevate blood sugar, causing fatigue. A fatigued person can become
lethargic, downcast or ill tempered.
"Diabetes is a complex, demanding, pretty overwhelming situation to
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