[Kelly1984]

Hi everyone. I just joined the diabetes forum today and I am really excited about it. I had no idea how much support was out here on the internet. I am a type I diabetic...diagnosed at age 12 and went on the insulin pump a year and half ago. My passion is helping other diabetics...I'm finishing up my senior year at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in California as a Nutrition major. I am going to be Registered Dietitian and hopefully CDE so I can work with diabetics. In order to graduate I have to finish my senior project. Ive decided to compare HbA1C levels of type I diabetics on the pump to those not on the pump. I would really appreciate anyone who would be willing to fill out my survey. I will also post my results at the end of the month.

SENIOR PROJECT SURVEY
This survey will provide data for a Cal Poly Senior Project comaring HbA1C levels of diabetes using insulin pumps to those using multiple daily injections. Your participation is confidential and appreciated.

Gender: Age: How long have you had diabetes?

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?
Was that a typical level for you?

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do?

4. What is your insulin regime?

If you would like the results of this project feel free to leave your email address and I will send you a copy.

[Funnygrl]

Gender: Age: How long have you had diabetes?

Female, 20, 7 months

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections? Recently switch from MDI to pump

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it? 4 days

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump? Pump

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level? 5.7
Was that a typical level for you? 5.5-6.0

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? Sometimes; swim, ski, hike


4. What is your insulin regime? 1 unit to 22 grams CHO, 1 unit to 50mg/dL corrections. Around 10 units basal

[TvBabe]

Kelly is this study just for type 1's? or are you including type 1.5's and type 2's on pumps as well? Don't want to mess up your stats

[Funnygrl]

Type 1.5 is a branch of type 1.

[Kelly1984]

Type 1.5's are ok because I am putting them in the same category as type 1's for this survey. However, I do not need any type 2's for my senior project. You wont mess up my stats and I would love you to fill out the survey either way.

[TvBabe]

Gender: Age: How long have you had diabetes?

Age 50, diabetic 2 years. Initially diagnosed as type 2, recently reclassified as a type 1.5.

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?

Pump (Animas)

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?

Been pumping since November 05 (6 months)

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?

PUMP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level? Was that a typical level for you?
5.5 and I'm typically in the 5's

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? Exercise four times per week, mostly walking/hiking, do some weight training at the gym on the rainy days.

4. What is your insulin regime? 1:16 carb ratio for breakfast, rest of the day I'm 1:12, basal rate is 0.3 between 4am and 10am, and 0.5 the rest of the day.

[JediSkipdogg]

Gender: Single Male Age: 24 How long have you had diabetes? 24 years (since I was 11 months old)

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?
Animas IR 1200 Insulin Pump

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?
Ummm, what's my signature say? I forget, 3.5 years now I think

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?
Insulin pump by far as I can eat when I want and what I want and not have to worry about giving an extra shot.

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?
6.9 (about 2 hours ago)

Was that a typical level for you?
Usually in the mid 7s.

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do?
I play golf one to two times a week and mow my grandmother's yard every 4 days.

4. What is your insulin regime?
Novolog insulin in the pump as needed. Do you need more specifics? If so, what?

If you would like the results of this project feel free to leave your email address and I will send you a copy.
Skipdogg1 @ juno . com (no spaces) and you can send any dating invitations there. Wait, this isn't a dating survey....***Insert Homer "dulp" here***

LOL...a man has to have a sense of humor right?

[gettingby]

Gender: Age: How long have you had diabetes? F; 34; 21 years.

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?Multiple Daily Injections.
If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump? Trying for a pump.

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?7.8
Was that a typical level for you? No, have been lower.
3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? Yes. Walking, some light weights, Golf

4. What is your insulin regime?1:10gms carbs: 1:38 points for correction; 26 units basal (divided into 2 injections)
highclass71@yahoo.com

[lelggren]

Gender: Female
Age: 23

How long have you had diabetes? 11 years

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections? Paradigm 712 pump.

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it? Since Nov. 17th, 2004

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump? Certainly, the pump. But, I just started symlin, and so I have to inject that anyway. Pump gives better control than MDI.

2.What was your most recent HbA1C level? 7.2 (YAY!)
Was that a typical level for you? no. My readings tend to be in the 8's and above. This was the first 7's that I have had in years.

3.Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? Yes. I lift weights, treadmill, biking, walking, etc...

4.What is your insulin regime? Insulin:Carb ratio is 1:6, and I have a basal rate for the day of about 34 units in a day.

My email address is lauraelggren@gmail.com. I'd be very interested to see the results because this is a topic often debated. Thanks for letting us be a part of it!

[camjen1]

Gender: F Age: 26 How long have you had diabetes? 7 years

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections? Insulin Pump

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it? 4 1/2 years

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump? Pump most of the time. Some days I just hate dealing with the thing.

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level? 8.4
Was that a typical level for you? NO, since on the pump I'm usually in the 7 range.

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? What is exercise? J/K I exercise anywhere from 1-3 times a week. I do the ab lounger and get get on the treadmill. I also walk occassionally.

4. What is your insulin regime? Carb Ratio 1/10. Correction 1/25. Total daily basal (at this moment) 52.1.

[Tokyo Cate]

Good luck with your project! I sent my response to your account as I didn't want to fill up the thread. I hope you have fun with the project and get some useful information. I'm really looking forward to hearing the results.

Jedi! You mow the lawn every four days?? Wow! You sure are lucky. Mowing the lawn is one of my favourite vacation activities, but there is no grass around here to mow. I love the smell of freshly cut grass.

[sbuff28@charter]

Gender: Single Male Age: 21 How long have you had diabetes? 6 months

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?
PUMPIN

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?
1 month

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?
right now i had better control with MDI and lantus...but im still not used to the pump. BUT i like the pump better.

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?
14.9- diagnosis

Was that a typical level for you?
Only had one HbA1C taken before

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do?
Yes, Cardio 3x a week for 1-2 hours. Free weights 2x a week 1-2 hours.

4. What is your insulin regime?
Humalog 1:50grams and .3u/h

sbuff28@charter.net

[Cyborg]

Gender: Male Age: 40 How long have you had diabetes? ~6 years

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?
Animas IR 1250 Insulin Pump

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?
2 1/2 months

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?
Insulin pump

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?
6.2

Was that a typical level for you?
7-8

3. Do you exercise regularly? If so, what do you do?
Currently light weight training.

4. What is your insulin regime?
Novolog insulin in the pump. Variable basal rates throughout the day.

[am1977]

Originally Posted by Kelly1984

Hi everyone. I just joined the diabetes forum today and I am really excited about it. I had no idea how much support was out here on the internet. I am a type I diabetic...diagnosed at age 12 and went on the insulin pump a year and half ago. My passion is helping other diabetics...I'm finishing up my senior year at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in California as a Nutrition major. I am going to be Registered Dietitian and hopefully CDE so I can work with diabetics. In order to graduate I have to finish my senior project. Ive decided to compare HbA1C levels of type I diabetics on the pump to those not on the pump. I would really appreciate anyone who would be willing to fill out my survey. I will also post my results at the end of the month.

SENIOR PROJECT SURVEY
This survey will provide data for a Cal Poly Senior Project comaring HbA1C levels of diabetes using insulin pumps to those using multiple daily injections. Your participation is confidential and appreciated.

Gender: Age: How long have you had diabetes?

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections?

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it?

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump?

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level?
Was that a typical level for you?

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do?

4. What is your insulin regime?

If you would like the results of this project feel free to leave your email address and I will send you a copy.

I'd like to participate ...

Gender: Female Age: 28 How long have you had diabetes? just had my 4 year anniversary with this disease- dx'ed April 2002.

1. Do you use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections? Currently on the pump- MM 511 Paradigm pump

If you use and insulin pump, how long have you been using it? it's going to be 3 years this summer, I believe

Which do you prefer? Multiple daily injections or pump? The pump- I hated injections

2. What was your most recent HbA1C level? my last one was 6.8...if I am remembering correctly
Was that a typical level for you? yes, pretty much

3. Do you exercise regulary? If so, what do you do? I exercise nearly everyday. Mostly cardio for about an hour or so, but I just started taking a yoga class once a week and am enjoying that too.

4. What is your insulin regime? take about 34 unit a day, 1 to 10 carb to insulin ratio, correction dose:1 unit brings me down 50 points, basal rate: 12 am- 3am: .5, 3 am- 8 am: 1.0 unit, 8 am- 12 am: .8

hope this helps

[lgvincent]

I shall attempt to answer your questions shortly.