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BLC |
BLC replied July 20, 2009 10:28 AM
I remember how scared I was when I first got on the pump. But its not that bad....I promise. I felt just like you did though, After a couple of days I was pretty comfortable with it, Inserting the tubing is really simple. If you have a good instructor you'll catch on quick. You have to change the site of your catheter (the small part that stays on your body) every 2 to 4 days. I actually recently got off the pump after being on it for a year. But I can say that having the pump is less trouble than carrying around needles and insulin. Good Luck and let me know how it goes. |
Harlen |
Harlen replied August 1, 2009 4:04 PM
Last edited 3 months ago I got my pump last month and I love it. Made my life a lot better
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Piper5 |
Piper5 replied August 28, 2009 4:12 AM
Last edited 2 months ago I got my pump in Feb 09. I was very reluctant at first but my daughter who is an RN convinced me to do it before I have too many complications. I LOVE MY PUMP. Life is sooo much easier. I agree that all the manuals and "stuff" seem really confusing at first. My diabetes educator was wonderful. We met twice a week for about 5 weeks. I wish you all the luck, keep in touch and let me know how it goes.
skinnygirl replied September 21, 2009 2:33 AM Just wondering if type 2 people should consider insulin pump |
tladybug77 |
tladybug77 replied August 30, 2009 4:52 PM
I went on the same pump in March of 2008 and love it. It scared me at first also and am still learning what all the noises mean but I wouldn't trade it for nothing, it has really been a godsend, but do remember to change your catheter at least every 3 days as it will get sore around the area, I forgot my inserter once on a trip and left it in, I will never do that again. My friends had heard horror stories about the pump but so far I have not had any problems, I think it all has to do with your doctor and instructor.
Sheri S replied September 21, 2009 3:59 AM Hi
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dianef |
dianef replied August 30, 2009 6:47 PM
I have been pumping for nearly 15 years and love it. It is scary at first, but you will do fine. Help is only a phne call away. minimed has an excellent support line that you can call 24/7 with questions. Let us know how it goes when you get all hooked up. |
chucha |
chucha replied September 13, 2009 5:22 PM
Thank goodness I am not the only one getting scared about getting a insulin pump. I just got the approval and will be getting mine mid-October. I am kind of looking forward to it. Please let me know how you are doing.
Sheri S replied October 3, 2009 2:58 PM I've been a T1 for 41 years and a pump user for 10 years and have an Animas Ping that I got in 2008.
chucha replied October 8, 2009 10:07 PM Thanks for the words of encouragement. I really needed them. Right now I am on day 2 on the pump. My first day, I had to check my sugars every 2 hours. They were almost perfect. I felt great. If this is how I will feel all the time, I am sorry I didn't get it sooner.
hopeless replied October 8, 2009 1:52 AM I've been on the pump since the end of July and although it was very overwhelming at first, I would not give it up for anything in the world now!!!! This is the first time since being diagnosed in 1996 that my blood sugars have been under control!!!! WOW, I feel so much better and I am starting to get feeling back into my neuropathy riddled limbs. If anyone has the chance to get on the pump - I can say - don't hesitate, it's the best thing to ever come along! Thanks everyone for your encouragement........ Signed, HOPEFUL not Hopeless anymore!
chucha replied October 8, 2009 10:08 PM Thank you so much for the encouragement. It really meant alot. I am on day 2 and so far my sugar has never been better. I am feeling really great.
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BeckyJ |
BeckyJ replied September 21, 2009 3:25 AM
I am on the waiting list for one. My Uncle had such success with his that when I started having problems I asked about one immediately. Unfortunately Medicare is slow and I am still waiting. If it can give me better control I am looking forward to it. I know that a lot of this is scary but just remember that in the end it will help you avoid more complications. Best of Luck! |
Mary S |
Mary S replied October 8, 2009 4:43 AM
Hi I was on the pump for a little over a year and had to go back to shots because I am a real brittle diabetic. Check your blood sugar often and try to eat every 4 hours. Even though they say you can sleep in the mornings always check your blood sugar before youj do. Make good friends with the paramedics and really count your carbs and then eat them all. Even if you feel bad check your blood sugar. The needle and tubing can remain in your skin for up to 3 days or when your insulin drops low it alarms. God bless you and most people do well on the pump I,m just one of the <5% who did not. Good luck and enjoy the improvements the pump gives u.
BLC replied October 8, 2009 12:59 PM Mary, I too was on the pump for a year and had to go off. It just didn't work out for me. You are not alone. Sometimes I feel like a drop out when I tell people I no longer am on the pump. They look at me like I'm crazy. But we have to do what is right for us. I hope anyone who does use the pump has awesome success. |
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Mary S |
Mary S replied October 8, 2009 4:47 AM
Hi I was on the pump for a little over a year and had to go back to shots because I am a real brittle diabetic. Check your blood sugar often and try to eat every 4 hours. Even though they say you can sleep in the mornings always check your blood sugar before youj do. Make good friends with the paramedics and really count your carbs and then eat them all. Even if you feel bad check your blood sugar. The needle and tubing can remain in your skin for up to 3 days or when your insulin drops low it alarms. God bless you and most people do well on the pump I,m just one of the <5% who did not. Good luck and enjoy the improvements the pump gives u. |
My doctor has been trying to get me approved for an insulin pump for 3 years now and finally got me approved. I start training today. I'm scared to begin the pump because it seems sooo confusing! Can other people out there who are currently using the pump help calm my fears!!!! I am being trained on the Minimed Paradigm 722 and a new meter called the Onetouch Ultra Link. The meter seems pretty simple but the pump is totally confusing me. I've read all the literature that came with it and semi-understand the functions. What I fear the most is: inserting the tubing, how often does it need to be changed; drawing and inserting the insulin vial and operating the pump correctly; what if I make a mistake and give myself to much insulin or I forget how to do a function and mess up the whole thing? I am scared!!!!! Does the pump really make it easier to manage my diabetes? HELP CALM MY FEARS PLEASE!!!!