Comments on: New not on pump but considering one. http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/ Blog for the diabetics who use an insulin pump to control diabetes Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:50:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: patience_15 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25750 patience_15 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:03:48 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25750 << I even went through boiling needle and syringes to disposable. Urine test, to visual blood test to meters. I think once you changed and adjusted you will wonder why you waited so long. Gail >> I remember all of that. Look how far weve come. Hope it keeps getting better! Chrissy << I even went through boiling needle and
syringes to disposable. Urine test, to visual blood test to meters.
I think once you changed and adjusted you will wonder why you waited so long.
Gail >>

I remember all of that. Look how far weve come. Hope it keeps getting
better! Chrissy

]]> By: Mauricio Kelly http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25741 Mauricio Kelly Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:39:47 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25741 Hi Marcus, I have been on my pump for a month now I am a Type 1 diabetic and have been for 33 years. I became diabetic at 3. I refused to go on the pump even though my Dr. felt it was the best choice. I finally gave in after a reaction that almost sent me to the hospital. I started pumping almost immediately without the test run that people talk about. I am very active. I lift weights, run and excersize alot. I have had problems with the insertions coming out during workouts ect., frequently. The morning after I did my initial insertion I was in the shower and I had this overwhelming feeling of not being in control of my diabetes because I had not drawn up my insulin and injected it. I have gotten <!--more--> over that sensation. If you aren't used to carb counting it can be a little overwhelming at first. But as I have gotten used to it I marvel at the cosistancy of my glucose readings. The pump was the right decision for me but it is taking some getting used to. ===== Hi Marcus,
I have been on my pump for a month now I am a Type 1
diabetic and have been for 33 years. I became diabetic
at 3. I refused to go on the pump even though my Dr.
felt it was the best choice. I finally gave in after a
reaction that almost sent me to the hospital. I
started pumping almost immediately without the test
run that people talk about. I am very active. I lift
weights, run and excersize alot. I have had problems
with the insertions coming out during workouts ect.,
frequently.
The morning after I did my initial insertion I was in
the shower and I had this overwhelming feeling of not
being in control of my diabetes because I had not
drawn up my insulin and injected it. I have gotten

over that sensation. If you aren’t used to carb
counting it can be a little overwhelming at first. But
as I have gotten used to it I marvel at the cosistancy
of my glucose readings. The pump was the right
decision for me but it is taking some getting used to.

=====

]]> By: patience_15 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25740 patience_15 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:39:22 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25740 << The last few months observing how easy it is and gaining an idea of how my diabetes managenment can be even more simple. The only effect that im worried about is how im going to react not giving myself shots it's so much apart of my daily routine im worried that it's going to hard switching after 29 years of doing one thing im cocerned how im going to handle a different routine. >> You can do it. Oh BTW Im Chrissy. Type I for 33 yrs. I know what you mean about changing your routine. I knew nothing about carb counting or pumping when I first started. It was overwhelming. But Im glad I did it and dont want to go back. Go for it. You will adjust and Im sure you will love it. Good luck. Chrissy << The last few months observing how easy it is and gaining an idea of
how my diabetes managenment can be even more simple.
The only effect that im worried about is how im going to react not
giving myself shots it’s so much apart of my daily routine im worried
that it’s going to hard switching after 29 years of doing one thing
im cocerned how im going to handle a different routine.
>>

You can do it. Oh BTW Im Chrissy. Type I for 33 yrs. I know what you mean
about changing your routine. I knew nothing about carb counting or pumping
when I first started. It was overwhelming. But Im glad I did it and dont
want to go back. Go for it. You will adjust and Im sure you will love it.
Good luck. Chrissy

]]> By: sabine170 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25728 sabine170 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:50:47 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25728 M and M, So nice to read your letter. Seems, to me, like it wasn't anytime ago you were having problems. Remembering how to use the buttons. You have really progressed in high speed. I know it probably doesn't seem so to you, but to us it does. I am happy it is working out so well for you. Gail M and M,
So nice to read your letter. Seems, to me, like it wasn’t anytime ago you
were having problems. Remembering how to use the buttons. You have really
progressed in high speed. I know it probably doesn’t seem so to you, but to
us it does.
I am happy it is working out so well for you.
Gail

]]> By: Madge Valentine http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25722 Madge Valentine Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:43:26 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25722 Hi Marcus, I have been a type one diabetic for almost 22 years, was diagnosed when I was 8. I have had no real problems to speak of, only having been very recently told I have extremely mild retinopathy. When my doctor suggested I go see Endo about getting on a pump I was completely aghast! I told him no way did I want to be tethered to a thing 24/7 and the thought of having a needle in my skin was positively creepy. When I went to Endo and they started me on carb counting and explained to me the advantages of pumping. Still wanting no parts of it I reluctantly took home the information they gave me and shared with my husband. He was so excited, he thought it sounded wonderful and persuaded me to sign up for pump training. He said I had nothing to lose because if I really didn't like <!--more--> it I could always give the pump back to the Navy and wouldn't have lost anything. Well I am now about 2.5 weeks away from getting my own pump and I am so excited! Despite what I thought wearing a pump was no big deal. I got to take home loaner pumps and use them for a couple weeks and was amazed at how little I noticed having it on, it was just part of me. Putting in an infusion set is not much different than giving a shot (depending on the set you chose) and I didn't notice it in at all, it was very comfortable . I know there will be a period of adjustment, but in the end I will finally get to have a semi-normal lifestyle back. I am thoroughly convinced that this will be one of the best decisions I will have made for myself and for my family, I just wish I had looked into it sooner. Have a good evening and God bless, Julia > shots however over the last few months i have been wondering if maybe > i would be happier on the pump.I have been working with kids with Hi Marcus,

I have been a type one diabetic for almost 22 years, was diagnosed when I
was 8. I have had no real problems to speak of, only having been very
recently told I have extremely mild retinopathy.

When my doctor suggested I go see Endo about getting on a pump I was
completely aghast! I told him no way did I want to be tethered to a thing
24/7 and the thought of having a needle in my skin was positively creepy.

When I went to Endo and they started me on carb counting and explained to me
the advantages of pumping. Still wanting no parts of it I reluctantly took
home the information they gave me and shared with my husband. He was so
excited, he thought it sounded wonderful and persuaded me to sign up for
pump training. He said I had nothing to lose because if I really didn’t like

it I could always give the pump back to the Navy and wouldn’t have lost
anything.

Well I am now about 2.5 weeks away from getting my own pump and I am so
excited! Despite what I thought wearing a pump was no big deal. I got to
take home loaner pumps and use them for a couple weeks and was amazed at how
little I noticed having it on, it was just part of me. Putting in an
infusion set is not much different than giving a shot (depending on the set
you chose) and I didn’t notice it in at all, it was very comfortable . I
know there will be a period of adjustment, but in the end I will finally get
to have a semi-normal lifestyle back.

I am thoroughly convinced that this will be one of the best decisions I will
have made for myself and for my family, I just wish I had looked into it
sooner.

Have a good evening and God bless,

Julia

> shots however over the last few months i have been wondering if maybe
> i would be happier on the pump.I have been working with kids with

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25718 Olin Ok Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:43:39 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25718 Gail, Hear Hear!! I remember also the boiling of glass syringes, the urine tests, the wiping strips and color matching, and of course, the one shot a day of NPH, that was supposed to solve all your problems! Go with the flow, and adapt! David Gail,
Hear Hear!!

I remember also the boiling of glass syringes, the urine tests, the
wiping strips and color matching, and of course, the one shot a day of
NPH, that was supposed to solve all your problems!

Go with the flow, and adapt!

David

]]> By: sabine170 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25717 sabine170 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:03:19 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25717 Marcus. I am on a Mimi Med 508. I have been pumping for almost 20 yrs. I have been a dmer for 45 yrs and will be 50 tomorrow. In all that time I have had to make a lot of changes in my dem treatment. I have been able to switch over to all of them and I find after getting use to it, they are much better. I had to adjust to carb counting. I even went through boiling needle and syringes to disposable. Urine test, to visual blood test to meters. I think once you changed and adjusted you will wonder why you waited so long. Gail Marcus.
I am on a Mimi Med 508. I have been pumping for almost 20 yrs. I have been
a dmer for 45 yrs and will be 50 tomorrow. In all that time I have had to
make a lot of changes in my dem treatment. I have been able to switch over
to all of them and I find after getting use to it, they are much better. I
had to adjust to carb counting. I even went through boiling needle and
syringes to disposable. Urine test, to visual blood test to meters.
I think once you changed and adjusted you will wonder why you waited so long.
Gail

]]> By: colin_140 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25716 colin_140 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:16:18 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25716 << The last few months observing how easy it is and gaining an idea of how my diabetes managenment can be even more simple. The only effect that im worried about is how im going to react not giving myself shots it's so much apart of my daily routine im worried that it's going to hard switching after 29 years of doing one thing im cocerned how im going to handle a different routine. Marcus >> Hi Marcus: Welcome to the list. I'm sure you are going to "hear" a lot of things from all of us. I'm a type 2, a nurse, diabetes educator, and been on insulin about 10 years, (not as long as you), and on the pump 2 1/2 years. It's no contest! You are still inserting your administration set, but instead of taking multiple shots, you do one every couple of days. Quite honestly, it will take you about two days to discover that new freedom....not being attached to the <!--more--> kitchen and food. You'll see.....Joan:) << The last few months observing how easy it is and gaining an idea of
how my diabetes managenment can be even more simple.
The only effect that im worried about is how im going to react not
giving myself shots it’s so much apart of my daily routine im worried
that it’s going to hard switching after 29 years of doing one thing
im cocerned how im going to handle a different routine.

Marcus >>
Hi Marcus: Welcome to the list. I’m sure you are going to "hear" a lot of
things from all of us.
I’m a type 2, a nurse, diabetes educator, and been on insulin about 10 years,
(not as long as you), and on the pump 2 1/2 years. It’s no contest! You are
still inserting your administration set, but instead of taking multiple
shots, you do one every couple of days. Quite honestly, it will take you
about two days to discover that new freedom….not being attached to the

kitchen and food. You’ll see…..Joan:)

]]> By: jerrold16 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25715 jerrold16 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:10:04 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25715 Marcus, I was the same way, only I took shots for 39 years. I'll admit it did feel a little odd at first, like when you know you're forgetting something. After a couple of weeks, though, those feeling disappeared, and now I can't imagine NOT having a pump. Patrick Marcus, I was the same way, only I took shots for 39 years. I’ll admit it
did feel a little odd at first, like when you know you’re forgetting
something. After a couple of weeks, though, those feeling disappeared, and
now I can’t imagine NOT having a pump.

Patrick

]]> By: Olin Ok http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25714 Olin Ok Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:49:55 +0000 http://www.diabetic.netslonguirado.com/2007/03/10/new-not-on-pump-but-considering-one/#comment-25714 Marcus, I can only concur on the opinions already expressed to you about why you should go with the pump. I would also add that it will give you a dramatic improvement in personal freedom; you will not be so constrained that you are frequently looking for places to give yourself an injection, and you can safely alter your schedule at will without fear of complications. Since you seem to already be in contact with many pump users, they are probably the best source of information to confirm what we are saying. Now that I look back on when I was on multiple injections (over 11 years ago now) I cannot imagine not being with the pump. Go for it! <!--more--> David Marcus,

I can only concur on the opinions already expressed to you about why you should
go with the pump.

I would also add that it will give you a dramatic improvement in personal
freedom; you will not be so constrained that you are frequently looking for
places to give yourself an injection, and you can safely alter your schedule at
will without fear of complications.

Since you seem to already be in contact with many pump users, they are probably
the best source of information to confirm what we are saying.

Now that I look back on when I was on multiple injections (over 11 years ago
now) I cannot imagine not being with the pump. Go for it!

David

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