thanks from newcomer
Wow, what a great loop! I feel really lucky having stumbled onto
EXACTLY the right bunch of people — and it’s a relief to hear that
pumps have gotten better since 1985.
I’ll probably have a bunch more questions before I go see the diabetes
educator March 21 — I’m hoping she’ll recommend a pump and I won’t have
to request it…but maybe the insurance will pay even if it’s my own
request. Somebody mentioned cars, and this DOES feel like setting out
to buy a new car (or maybe a computer) — how the heck do you find the
best one?
What brands do you all like, and why?
Laurie, with thanks to Frank, Jan, Joan, Kathy, Mike and anybody else on
here with information to share
February 1st, 2004 at 2:05 am
Laurie,
Sorry I am so late in answering, but have had a busy weekend. I agree with
what everyone else has said, except I have not had any trouble with my mini
med 506. My name is Gail and I have been a diabetic for 43 years, I am 48.
Five when dx. Been on the pump 18 yrs and seen alot of changes. I feel now
I am just beginning to get the hang of it. I love pumping and always have.
I am in the process of trying to update to 508. Dr thought I should try
since I have had the 506 quite some time. I have learned so much from this
list. Even though I have had the pump a long time, the newbies are always
teaching me something. Bedause I have had it for so long, diabetes
educators and Dr’s forget to give me updates and such. I use the Softset QR
and use the softserter, which is a Godsend to me. I am lucky and have never
had trouble with tape. I don’t know what you really want to know, you will
just have to ask. Pain is a personal thing, so it is hard to tell if you
will have any pain with yours. I personally don’t, but that doesn’t mean
you won’t. For me, the softset was much nicer than the regular needle or
bent needle. I haven’t tried anything else, since I am satisfied with it.
Gail
February 1st, 2004 at 7:45 pm
Good Luck,
Frank
February 2nd, 2004 at 8:31 pm
Just as a matter of interest, re: the clip below, has anyone considered the
use of Nioxin for this purpose. I understand it’s an amazing healing agent.
Comments please
fp
This may of great interest to patients who have been on the pump for
> a long period and are suffering from a build up of scar tissue. I
understand
> the port is very small but have not actually seen one. Disetronic at this
> time also gives you 2 pumps. Both companies have excellent technical
February 5th, 2004 at 8:10 am
everybody take a look at www.diabeteswell.com……great site for information
and updates…..Joan:)
February 10th, 2004 at 10:06 am
Hi Laurie:
Best thing to do is call the Medical Management department of your insurance
company and find out which pump they will approve. If you have options, I’d
suggest you try both. I’m biased in that I like the Disetronic. Considering
how many times I’ve clunked it in the shower, it just keeps on pumping. Like
any device, it will take you a little bit to get used to it, but once you do,
you’ll never go back.
Also write down your questions, who you talked to, title, date, time,—keep
a record–it’s helpful if there are any conflicts during the process.
How much will the ins. co pay? what will the payment rate be for all your
supplies…make sure your endocrinologist writes a prescription for
EVERYTHING!!
Depending on where you live, you might get lucky and get full payment! HOPE,
HOPE. See if they will pay for pump training…that’s a must!!! Just keep
sending the questions, we’ll keep answering…Joan:)