Injections VS Pumps

[lorilei]

You said it, Cormac! There doesn't seem to be a single thing related to diabetes that is "one size fits all". I love this Forum because I learn something new nearly every day. Forget structured classes; This is the best diabetes education around!!!!

Jen

Jen~ i dare u to ty it! you know we r often in synch...just see abt giving it a whirl...it may not be for you..but a good try would be another layer for u! Luckily I was gently mudged into trying one..thank god. I was loaned a replacement pump just for the sake of me trying to tolerate it...the sets were a hand off to see if I cld tolerate the cannulas in my skin..how could I not marry the two and give it a go..so very glad I did.

and side bar for those concerned with cost..there are ways around insurance and full price for supplies in this day and age....

[artsygirl]

An insulin pump is to diabetes what a gear box is to an engine.
It's a smooth and accessible interface to a situation that doesn't enjoy going at either 0 mph or 100 with no good way of knowing at what point in-between you will speed to.

The low and continuous amounts of insulin also mean you can just unplug the device whenever you want as well. Something you can't do with a huge shot of lantus that is in there for the duration no matter what you're doing.

It's an excellent time to get in on pumping as well due to the same winning fight against having insurance companies admit to the benefits of continuing glucose monitors.Again, there's some hurdles to leap over before they'll 'allow' this, but it's another giant step in the right direction to a normal and healthy life.
In my case some night time lows were all it took.

Exciting times

[Pakchoi]

hello! I inject insulin four times a day and I do not really like it. I ask for help and information on insulin pumps because I told an very comfortable. thanks