Insulin Pump Users

Hi All,

I have the minimed 508 and now going thru the intensive training classes.
I am at the nutriton classes with 1 to go then my one-on one to set the pump
on etc…

My problem is learning the carb thing. I have a grasp on it somewhat but
I have been told that anything under 5g is not to be counted. And basically
you can eat anything you want but must count these CARBS. I thought the
idea was to watch the sugar intake and calories to so that you would not
have to bolus yourself more than what you would need.

Earl

Hi!

I’m Faith, 32 year old SAHM (stay at home mom) of an almost 4 year old
girl. I just started using the Diestronic H Tron last month, so I’m
really new to it, and still getting used to it.

I’m anxious to hear what everyone has to say and hopefully learn some
things as well

Faith

First off hello to all the new people!

Just thought I’d give everyone an update on where I am at getting my pump.
I turned in my paperwork yesterday to get approval for my pump and supplies.
They said I should have approval by Wednesday or so. Once I am approved they
will send my information to the pharmacy who will take my order and ship
everything out. After that I’ll go to a day long appointment to get
everything set-up… So in theory I could be pumping in two weeks or so, I
am so excited!

On another positive note, apparently the carb counting has made some major
improvements. My Hemoglobin A1C was 7.4 on June 1st, July it’s down to 6.2.
All other tests they ran were good with no problems, so I am very pleased.
Honestly I have spent most of my adult life avoiding doctors and test. When
this whole process began I was a bit worried what they might find, but they
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