Long-acting insulin w/pump failure
Connie Dot Hodges wrote:
>>>How does everyone cope with times when something happens and your pump
can’t be used for several hours to overnight? Do you use NPH to fill in the
extended time or just work around with multiple injections of Humalog? I’m
sure this isn’t something that has to be dealt with on a regular basis, but
being prepared for anything is important. >>>
Connie,
In 17.5 yrs. I have not had to *fill in* with anything. It isn’t a regular
occurence, however, don’t use a long-acting insulin for such an occasion. This
would overlap onto your Humalog when you’d start up again. Reg. insulin lasts
a little longer than H so 4-hr. injections of that would be better.
Also, I have learned to carry a syringe with me in case I haven’t noticed I
was out of insulin and couldn’t bolus. I could remove my site, draw the tubing
insulin back into the reservoir, then insert the syringe needle into the hub
of the reservoir and take an injection from that. There is 20 units from the
bottom of the syringe to the end of it, and an additional 20 units in the
tubing. That’s 40 units so I if were away from home that’s more than a day’s
worth for ME. Ahhhhh - the things you learn from other users. (~_^)
January 8th, 2006 at 9:25 pm
J Hughey wrote:
I need to pass this information on to hubby’s cousin. Her 17 year old daughter
is
on an insulin pump. Her mom told me about a situation that happened about 6-8
months ago when her daughter was playing in a volleyball game about 2 hours away
from home. During the game her infusion set came out. She didn’t know about it
until after the game. She had to go home immediately and miss the activities
with
her teammates after the game. If she had had a syringe or two with her maybe
she
would have been able to enjoy the rest of her evening without jeopardizing her
health.
Connie
January 9th, 2006 at 11:47 am
> If she had had a syringe or two with her maybe she would have been able to
enjoy the rest of her evening without jeopardizing her health. Connie >
Just keep on top of things with tests. Figure the amount of basal plus the
correction rate and carb:insulin ration. (~_^)
Jan
January 10th, 2006 at 12:08 am
I have had only one experience with this problem, and was only out for 24 hours
waiting for a replacement pump from Minimed. In that case, I obtained some
Lente and used it to cover the basal needs and used Humilog for direct
injections. Worked just fine.
Now, on any long trip or when away from alternate resources, I always carry a
few syringes and some Lente for backup.
David
January 11th, 2006 at 4:27 am
<<
I need to pass this information on to hubby’s cousin. Her 17 year old
daughter is
on an insulin pump. Her mom told me about a situation that happened about
6-8
months ago when her daughter was playing in a volleyball game about 2 hours
away
from home. During the game her infusion set came out. She didn’t know
about it
until after the game. She had to go home immediately and miss the
activities with
her teammates after the game. If she had had a syringe or two with her
maybe she
would have been able to enjoy the rest of her evening without jeopardizing
her
health.
Connie >>
Hi Connie: one thing a pumper learns is just like the boyscout motto -
always be prepared.
carrying an extra infusion set, preps, syringe , the usual stuff we use.
Along with an extra set of batteries, we can definitely not miss the fun!!!
Joan:)))
January 12th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
<< She had to go home immediately and miss the activities with
her teammates after the game. If she had had a syringe or two with her
maybe she
would have been able to enjoy the rest of her evening without jeopardizing
her >>
I always carry insulin, syringes and a complete set change thing for my pump
w/me all the time. If its summer I carry my insulin in my Medicool. It
keeps the insulin cold for several hours. I love it. Thats why w/all the
stuff I carry for my Diabetes and regular stuff like wallett etc my purse is
huge; but it works for me. Chrissy