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By: Jeannette Kaley

Jeannette Kaley — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:05:12 +0000

Welcome to the group!
You will find that this is an excellent place to sahre your pump successes,
frustrations etc. At least, I know that I have! Have a great day!
Chera (pumping for 4 months in Pennsylvania and loving every minute of it!!! )

By: Randolph Fawn

Randolph Fawn — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:04:33 +0000

Welcome, _________, don’t know your name nor if you are male or female. Stick
with us and I’m sure you’ll learn answers to questions you didn’t think to
ask. (~_^)

By: randy_60

randy_60 — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:49:57 +0000

I have joined this group because I am a new pump wearer in the Boston
area. I am slowly getting used to my pump. I lift weights and run so
I
too have problems with the tape coming off around my insertion site.
I
look forward to seeing what kind of problems we share and encounter
along the way. I rhink that thepump is really the only way to keep
the
best control. I have been taking insulin injections my entire life,
33yrs, I am now 36.

By: colin_140

colin_140 — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:50:39 +0000

<<
It’s refreshing to hear what people like best about
their pump, because honestly, after 10 years, I’ve
forgotten those things and taken them for granted.
I’ve also, unfortunately, become somewhat lax about my
control (which is the main reason I joined this
group–for motivation). If anyone could share what
keeps your motivation up, I’d appreciate it!

Sarah >>
Hi Sarah: Welcome! so, you’ve been a lurker. I know I’m answering late,
just finished some final exams, so now the brain in cooling down.
Being a nurse, I see all the results of poor or no control, so that is always
a prime motivation. Yes, I’m sure every will chime in and let us know when
we " go off the wagon", but on the whole, I’d say we all do reasonably

well…..
You are 22, and if you’ve been following Jan and Gail on this list, you know
what they are going through, but both still have a whole lot of gumption and
spunk to still pursue control for themselves. I think they are an
inspiration for all of us. So again, Welcome. Joan:)

By: patience_15

patience_15 — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 06:23:25 +0000

I did not write this. I did write what was below this. Was this youre
answer where it says I wrote this?? Chrissy

By: Dane Karlene

Dane Karlene — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:55:54 +0000

Gail,

That would be GREAT! Just name the day and I will meet you. I will let you
know about the dog show, I am planning on being there this year.

Catie,
Sometime when you have time to stop, I will meet you at the Mattoon exit
and we can have a tea or something and visit. Do you ever come to a show in
Mattoon? I think once a year they have one there. Have always wanted to go,
but it is in the park and it has always been too hot for me.
Gail

By: sabine170

sabine170 — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 04:59:18 +0000

By: sabine170

sabine170 — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:51:37 +0000

No, it is due to a nerve disorder and all my family on my Dad’s side wear
hearing aids and are hearing impaired. You should be at our reunion. No one
knows what anyone else is saying and everyone is shouting, but we all have
a great time.
Gail

>It doesnt happen to be Menneires disease does it? Just curious since my
>sister has that and she is deaf in one ear because of it. Chrissy

By: Ernesto Silva

Ernesto Silva — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:06:35 +0000

<< please tell me more about trigger finger and nerve damage!! my figers this
past years have had alot of pain!! Michael <><
>>

Hi Michael:

Heres how mine started. When I would wake up in the AM my fingers (just the
ones that were affected) would be stiff. It steadily got worse so when I
would try and bend them they would stick. I mean you could hardly unbend
them once they were bent. What happens is in you finger or anywhere you have
a tendon there is a sheath that the tendon runs thru. In trigger finger that
tendon sheath narrows so the tendon cant move properly so they stick. For a
long time I had cortizone shots. I stopped because they raise your BGs ALOT
and they are very painful. I also had trigger finger in one of my wrists.
It was not good. So I opted for surgery. The surgeon said it should fix it

for good. The only thing is it can still happen in all my other fingers and
other wrist. So far the ones Ive had surgery on are fine. Luckily I havent
had any more episodes. But it could still happen. I’m so glad I had the
surgery. So far Ive had to have 2. If you have any more questions please
ask. Chrissy

By: Randolph Fawn

Randolph Fawn — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:17:26 +0000

> JAN, fantastic site!! your homepage is an excellent source of encouragement
and education for us looney and not so looney diabetics!!

Awwww, go on. Well, go on. Jan (~_^)