I've been avoiding getting a pump too, but I've now decided to tell my dr. I want one (next week). I'm tired of keeping up with it. We'll see how it goes- I'd also like a continuous glucose monitor, but due to scarring from surgeries, I can essentially only use one side of my abdomen, and only certain places (nerve damage). I don't know if I have enough skin surface for both on a continuous basis! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> and *sigh*. I KNOW I will be healthier and feel better if I will just get on the boat <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ...
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I've been avoiding getting a pump too, but I've now decided to tell my dr. I want one (next week). I'm tired of keeping up with it. We'll see how it goes- I'd also like a continuous glucose monitor, but due to scarring from surgeries, I can essentially only use one side of my abdomen, and only certain places (nerve damage). I don't know if I have enough skin surface for both on a continuous basis! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> and *sigh*. I KNOW I will be healthier and feel better if I will just get on the boat <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ...
I've been avoiding getting a pump too, but I've now decided to tell my dr. I want one (next week). I'm tired of keeping up with it. We'll see how it goes- I'd also like a continuous glucose monitor, but due to scarring from surgeries, I can essentially only use one side of my abdomen, and only certain places (nerve damage). I don't know if I have enough skin surface for both on a continuous basis! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> and *sigh*. I KNOW I will be healthier and feel better if I will just get on the boat <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ...
I've been avoiding getting a pump too, but I've now decided to tell my dr. I want one (next week). I'm tired of keeping up with it. We'll see how it goes- I'd also like a continuous glucose monitor, but due to scarring from surgeries, I can essentially only use one side of my abdomen, and only certain places (nerve damage). I don't know if I have enough skin surface for both on a continuous basis! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> and *sigh*. I KNOW I will be healthier and feel better if I will just get on the boat <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ...
I've been avoiding getting a pump too, but I've now decided to tell my dr. I want one (next week). I'm tired of keeping up with it. We'll see how it goes- I'd also like a continuous glucose monitor, but due to scarring from surgeries, I can essentially only use one side of my abdomen, and only certain places (nerve damage). I don't know if I have enough skin surface for both on a continuous basis! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> and *sigh*. I KNOW I will be healthier and feel better if I will just get on the boat <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ...
Hi Andee
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi Andee
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi Andee
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi Andee
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Hi Andee
<br />
<br />One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
<br />
<br />The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
<br />
<br />When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
<br />
<br />You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />One of the things about the pump is that you only insert once every three four days, rather then four+ times a day. That cuts down the damage to skin etc. also.
<br />
<br />The monitoring system looks good. They say that you still have to do your BGL's, not sure how often.I think you would do the same as with the pump (only insert every few days). They're an extra $1500 here, and we dont have the same kind of insurances that you seem to in the US.
<br />
<br />When I can afford it I would like to get on e for my son.
<br />
<br />You will definitely not regret getting a pump...I predict you will ask yorself why you didnt do it sooner! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
AnD<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.....super proud of you for considering the pump!!! You will wonder why you did not do it sooner. You do still have to check your blood sugar; BUT, you will find that your swings high and low will stop AND that you become much more sensitive and aware when a low is coming or when you are having a high because you just don't have that crazy roller coaster ride that you get with shots.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
AnD<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.....super proud of you for considering the pump!!! You will wonder why you did not do it sooner. You do still have to check your blood sugar; BUT, you will find that your swings high and low will stop AND that you become much more sensitive and aware when a low is coming or when you are having a high because you just don't have that crazy roller coaster ride that you get with shots.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
AnD<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.....super proud of you for considering the pump!!! You will wonder why you did not do it sooner. You do still have to check your blood sugar; BUT, you will find that your swings high and low will stop AND that you become much more sensitive and aware when a low is coming or when you are having a high because you just don't have that crazy roller coaster ride that you get with shots.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
AnD<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.....super proud of you for considering the pump!!! You will wonder why you did not do it sooner. You do still have to check your blood sugar; BUT, you will find that your swings high and low will stop AND that you become much more sensitive and aware when a low is coming or when you are having a high because you just don't have that crazy roller coaster ride that you get with shots.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
AnD<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.....super proud of you for considering the pump!!! You will wonder why you did not do it sooner. You do still have to check your blood sugar; BUT, you will find that your swings high and low will stop AND that you become much more sensitive and aware when a low is coming or when you are having a high because you just don't have that crazy roller coaster ride that you get with shots.
<br />
<br />I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
<br />
<br />A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.
<br />
<br />I have maybe 3 low blood sugars a month now and I can tell when I am heading toward one when I am around 65 or 70. For me before, I was having a couple of them a day and I would crash quickly and sometimes get as low as 40 then over correct and deal with a high blood sugar. I had SO many before that my body was getting use to it and I would just deal with it too late. BTW, some countries point to low blood sugars as being as risky and damaging to organs as those highs. Just food for thought. I can also tell now when my sugar is high....over 200. My body is no longer use to being in that range because of the continuous amount of insulin that is constantly being delivered.
<br />
<br />A pump is awesome when you are on IV's or in the hospital. It is no bother and out of the way. The nurses leave you alone with it....bolus when you need it. You can adjust EASILY when you are in need of prednisone instead of waiting til your sugars are out of control and then having to figure out how to fix it. Keeping your sugars under control is SO important for good lung health. High blood sugars affect your ability to fight infection. Good control means better lung health.....it's a fact.