Insulin Pump Users

If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise."
–Unknown

"Some days you’re the dog; some days you’re the hydrant."
– Unknown

"To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of
dogs." — Aldous Huxley

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three
times before lying down." — Robert Benchley

"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think
that’s how dogs spend their lives." — Sue Murphy

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Can anybody tell me how long to leave the needle in a site? Back when I
was doing the pump 15 years ago the site was supposed to change every
two days…but I’m hearing things on here that make me wonder if that
could be longer now. How long does anybody go between switching sites?

Laurie, who’s printing out tons of messages to keep reviewing — thanks!

All you have to do is long in with your E-Mail address and Password to use
these features.

Sincerely,

Frank

I just want to remind all of our members that you can very easily switch
your subscription to this list. You can choose to receive E-Mails, Daily
Digest, or keep it a web based subscription. You can always post messages to
the list know matter what subscription you have. Just go to www.onelist.com
and log in with your E-mail address and password to change your
subscription. I understand at times it is very tough to keep up with all the
mail or you may be going away for a few weeks so a different subscription
may be more of an advantage to you.
Thanks to all our members who help make this list a success and show great
respect for everyone.

Sincerely,

Frank

Hey,

CONGRATULATIONS,
JANET MOYER BISHOP — as of January 8, 2000.

I tried to contact you on another list I *assumed* (you know what that makes
us) you were on and found out there are about 4-5 other Janet Moyerses. I
tried to send you a wedding card for 1/8 but it failed. Anyway, glad to hear
from you (again)!!!
Tell us all about it (the wedding, etc.).

Jan

Dr. Jacques,
Thought you might find this interesting. It looks really
nice!
Oh, blood sugars are doing well, I did a little more
tweaking and fasting are running between 76 and 121. How
often would you like me to email you my blood sugars?

Tracy

Re: From Michael At Insulin Pumper. Org.

I’ve just received the press release from Animas about their
new pump
the R-1000. Now it’s official, the pump has been approved
for use in
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ORIGINAL SCROLLS FINALLY LOCATED:

Word has it that the original scrolls were finally located and this is what
REALLY happened:

God made woman. She had two arms, two legs, and three breasts. And it was
good.

God asked the woman if there would be any changes she would make about
herself.

She replied that she would like the center breast removed.

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Gail, Frank, Jan, you’re wonderful! It’s so nice to know there’s
someone in almost exactly the same age/duration framework as me…that
there’s a whole website of options I never even dreamed of…and that
real people are living great lives with insulin pumps. (Jan, my
computer couldn’t respond to your address, but thanks for the advice!)

You’re probably all used to this by now, but it amazes me that there are
people as close as my emailbox who’ve gone through the same kind of
questions I’m just discovering. My husband/son, my parents, my friends
are all as supportive as can be — but they don’t KNOW what it’s like.
The idea of getting advice from other diabetics is such a treat…thank
you all!

Laurie, looking forward to tomorrow’s digest (and anybody else’s
recommendations — hearing firsthand experiences really helps)

When CPI quit mfg. pumps I was very set against going with MiniMed because
theirs had a clock that was programmed to bolus. The rep. knew my distaste
for being run by a clock - *I* wanted control. He knew CPI was quitting and
called me one day to tell me about MM’s new 506 (then). My first Q was,
"Does it have a clock because if it does I don’t want anything to do with
it." He was one step ahead of me. He said he knew that but I should listen
to what this new one did. I listened and agreed that the clock was for
scheduling different basal rates (my 507c can be set for 48 diff. basal
rates throughout the day - IF needed). I get 0.1 of a unit at a time and can
bolus that much if needed. From midnight to 6:30 a.m. I receive 0.4 units
per hour (that’s 0.1 every 15 minutes); from 6:30 - 9:00 I have it set for
1.7 per hour delivery; from 9:00 a.m. - midnight I receive 0.7 per hour. The
boluses, of course, vary for meals WHEN I choose to eat.

Whichever pump you choose, you’ll love the freedom with flexibility. Try to
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