http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum Discussion on insulin pumps. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/images/styles/takeoutred/misc/rss.jpg http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45923-cgms-next-week.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:05 GMT I just wanted to express my excitement to finally get my CGMS up and running. I will be seeing my awesome DE next Thursday morning for some training. It will great to see how my BS varies through out the day and hopefully be able to fine tune readings during certain times of the day where I have... I just wanted to express my excitement to finally get my CGMS up and running. I will be seeing my awesome DE next Thursday morning for some training. It will great to see how my BS varies through out the day and hopefully be able to fine tune readings during certain times of the day where I have the most trouble.
Any words of wisdom or tips that would help me get the best out of the CGMS would be greatly appreciated.
I can't wait until Thursday! ]]> Pumping Insulin Lil Liz E http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45923-cgms-next-week.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45889-inset-cannula-bent.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:45 GMT I just replaced my site and ive noticed on all the Insets i remove, all of the cannula's are bent at the tip. Is this normal? I have the 9mm, is it too long? My BG levels are fine, here's a picture...

]]> Pumping Insulin yanki01 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45889-inset-cannula-bent.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45868-insulin-pump-day-1-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:19 GMT I attended "pump school" yesterday and currently have my ping hooked up and running saline. I am supposed to start insulin on Monday.
So far I cannot stand being hooked up to the thing. Sleeping is a nightmare. I'm not concerned about the device, but depending on where the infusion site is, I am unable to sleep on an entire side of my body.
Next, in 24 years of being type 1 I have never felt like I was a "sick" person. Sure, there have been times I have felt unwell, but diabetes has always been more of a lifestyle than a disease to me. I know diabetes is all about compromises: eat this, don't eat that, etc.. and that's fine, but having this thing hooked up to me all day makes me feel like a sick person and has increased the number of compromise I have to make 10 fold. Now I not only compromise on food, exercise, etc.., but I have to compromise when I sleep. get dressed, pull my pants up, etc. Its ridiculous.
I know it has only been 24 hours, but I can honestly say its been the worst 24 hours of diabetes I have experienced thus far.
Also, I understand because I am only pumping saline and still on MDI right now that I am experiencing all of the cons with none of the pros, but I really cannot imagine that there would be anywhere enar enough pros to outweigh the numerous cons associated with having this thing hanging off me all day.
Sorry to vent, but I was really excited to try the pump out and it has been a huge let down so far.


p.s. my diabetes educator says I need to use comfort short manual insertion sets. I am not a fan of manually jabbing myself with an inch long needle. Has anyone else experienced this type of suggestion? She says a 90 degree set will surely kink. ]]> Pumping Insulin clarky99 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45868-insulin-pump-day-1-a.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45854-iv-3000-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:03:53 GMT Does anyone no if its safe to apply the iv 3000 before the inset is applied or after, new to pumping. Does anyone no if its safe to apply the iv 3000 before the inset is applied or after, new to pumping. ]]> Pumping Insulin starlittbobo http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45854-iv-3000-a.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45784-ping-and-dexcom.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:11 GMT So I've been on the Ping for about a week, and I am very impressed thus far. IT is really easy to get used to using all of it's features, and it has made life a lot simpler (waiting around to take basal insulin at night vs. going to school to study for finals).

I just got the Dexcom 7+ today, and inserted my first sensor. I am amazed how comfortable they are! When I had the Paradigm CGMS, the sensors were huge and quite painful to insert. The dexcom sensor is tiny, and I don't even notice it. I'm waiting for the 2 hour initiation period to complete, and can't wait to see what this combination does for me!

On a side note, how long are people using the sensors? The FDA only approved them for 7 dayd (obviously), but I've heard of people getting a month out of them. Care to comment about your experiences? ]]> Pumping Insulin Rddoms http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45784-ping-and-dexcom.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45666-question-on-odering-supplies.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:22:53 GMT Im not ready to order them just yet but a co-worker is. She has the same pump and we both have the same insurance through our employer. Our insurance will cover 80% on all supplies after the deductable is met. i will probably have to order my supplies sometime in January or February and of course... Im not ready to order them just yet but a co-worker is. She has the same pump and we both have the same insurance through our employer. Our insurance will cover 80% on all supplies after the deductable is met.

i will probably have to order my supplies sometime in January or February and of course my deductable will re-start again. Is the normal just paying out of pocket full price for the supplies? This really sucks because its not cheap for these supplies.

I guess i just wanted to know how everyone else does their process? For PING users, do you order straight through Animas or somewhere else? This is my first time and im not educated on how the whole insurance thing works.

Thanks! ]]> Pumping Insulin yanki01 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45666-question-on-odering-supplies.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45664-pros-and-cons.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:59:38 GMT what are the pros and cons of using a pump compared to injecting 4/5 times a day? what are the pros and cons of using a pump compared to injecting 4/5 times a day? ]]> Pumping Insulin StupidKid http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45664-pros-and-cons.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45660-site-suggestions.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:43:10 GMT OK here's my problem. I have been using the traditional abdominal areas for my site locations. Using Silhouettes.
I am very fit. Have virtually no body fat. I do a ton of muscle training. I am finding that I am getting great absorbtion in this area but the sites are quite painful most of the time. I have no fatty areas on my legs or behind. Any suggestions? I also scar pretty badly in this area.
Am I just going to have to continue enduring the pain seeing as this is the only area with even a little bit of fat? ]]> Pumping Insulin Lil Liz E http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45660-site-suggestions.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45658-loving-the-new-ping.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:27:12 GMT This week has been a dream come true. The pump has made a difficult situation a lot more tolerable. Thanku Animas!!!! This week has been a dream come true. The pump has made a difficult situation a lot more tolerable. Thanku Animas!!!! ]]> Pumping Insulin starlittbobo http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45658-loving-the-new-ping.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45650-set-tape-allergy.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:02:01 GMT I have been using the inset 30's. I can still see where the set was almost 2 weeks later. It is red and a little dry. Is this an allergy? ]]> Pumping Insulin shades9323 http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45650-set-tape-allergy.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45643-who-is-cozmoing.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:13:50 GMT Who still has there Cozmo?
Who has upgraded and to which pump and why?

I'm thinking of upgrading to the Ping. My has it and I have played with it and like it. I also went with her to look at the MM and O-pod pumps.

My Cozmo has a crack in clear insulin resivor viewer. ]]> Pumping Insulin amccrazgrl http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45643-who-is-cozmoing.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45591-the-ping-up-running.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:32:28 GMT My Animas Ping (black) came today, and is up and running 2 hours later!

I absolutely love the interface, the features that I've had time to play with, and the entire system overall. The insets are teeny, and I couldn't feel it going in at all. I am so happy to be back on the pump, and can't wait for my Dexcom system to come in to perfect my settings. This is going to make life so much easier, especially when clinicals start.

Does anyone know where to get the OneTouch Ultra strips for cheap?

Thanks! ]]> Pumping Insulin Rddoms http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45591-the-ping-up-running.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45586-cozmo-infusion-sets.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:09:27 GMT Anyone still using there Cozmo having troubles ordering infusion sets?
I know since my pump isn't under warranty I can't order at Smiths Medical and they aren't shipping anything.
I try placing an order through Liberty Medical and they said the Comfort sets are on back-order. I see them on Animas E-Store for sale.
I'm down to 3 boxes of Comforts. I do have 4 boxes of Cleo's but they don't always stick.

Maybe I should just upgrade pumps. :( ]]> Pumping Insulin amccrazgrl http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45586-cozmo-infusion-sets.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45574-insulin-pump-question.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:30:03 GMT I am new to pumping insulin and hav a question. I f disconnect your infusion set to take a shower should it b primed again before reattaching the pump? I am new to pumping insulin and hav a question. I f disconnect your infusion set to take a shower should it b primed again before reattaching the pump? ]]> Pumping Insulin starlittbobo http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45574-insulin-pump-question.html http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45539-thinking-taking-pump-vacation.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:27:39 GMT I've written threads about this before, but I've been gaining weight non stop since I've been on the pump, 4 months now. I think I'm going to go off the pump for a while, at least until I lose some of the weight I've put on. I've been exercising every day, eating well, I don't eat many carbs (30g - 70g per day) and yet I'm still gaining constantly.

What are your thougths on this? ]]> Pumping Insulin Ray4Rick http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/pumping-insulin/45539-thinking-taking-pump-vacation.html