From bwilliamson at redeemer.net  Tue Mar  1 16:17:48 2011
From: bwilliamson at redeemer.net (Bonna Williamson)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:17:48 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>


Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind diabetic?
Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
Bonna Williamson



From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Mar  1 16:30:19 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:30:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>
References: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>
Message-ID: <72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>

Bonna:

The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously overly-optimistic re release dates.

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net> wrote:

> 
> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind diabetic?
> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
> Bonna Williamson
> 
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Tue Mar  1 16:30:25 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:30:25 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1313E85739DD447C7B1559CC4C10@phx.gbl>

I just asked my nurse educator about that, and she has yet to hear of
any release date.  She always keeps her eye on stuff like this.

I currently use a pump, but it would be great to have full access to a
pump.

Hopefully it will release soon and it will work just as well as models
on the market currently.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 10:18 AM
To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is greatly
appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar  1 16:37:02 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:37:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>
	<72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>
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	<72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds43D5926D845066C4A6CF5A1C10@phx.gbl>

FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant it should be more under control now.

on a personal note:

If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother passed away yesterday.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Bonna:

  The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously overly-optimistic re release dates.

  Mike Freeman
  sent from my iPhone


  On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:

  > 
  > Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind diabetic?
  > Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
  > Bonna Williamson
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From jlv810g at aol.com  Tue Mar  1 17:31:35 2011
From: jlv810g at aol.com (tom)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:31:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>
References: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05>
	<72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>
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 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the threashhold.  

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously overly-optimistic re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net> wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new talking 

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Tue Mar  1 17:44:08 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:44:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110301174408.5135.53477@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
I know you will catch on just fine.

Original message:
> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I 
> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant it 
> should be more under control now.

> on a personal note:

> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother passed 
> away yesterday.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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> Member of NACTA.com
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bonna:

>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>   Mike Freeman
>   sent from my iPhone


>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first 
>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>> release date to the blind diabetic?
>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>> Bonna Williamson

>> _______________________________________________
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Tue Mar  1 17:46:37 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:46:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
References: <657B2B9993DEB24780076D500C6E8D08A9E8CDF70F@redeemer05><72CCFFBA-992E-4D34-9A1F-EA3E3396478A@panix.com>
	<8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <D63EA712DACA45E8921AE1EFCA47DD40@DianePC>

Please have faith!
Look at how long it took us to get a talking meter!
I am a pump user also anxiously awaiting the talking one!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom" <jlv810g at aol.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>
> Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the 
> threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> Bonna:
>
>
>
> The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
> overly-optimistic re
>
> release dates.
>
>
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net> 
> wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>
>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
>> talking
>
> insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of 
> this
>
> year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the 
> blind
>
> diabetic?
>
>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>> Bonna Williamson
>
>>
>
>> _______________________________________________
>
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>
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>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 01:03:11 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 19:03:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1422B9C36816C2B1E0D1A14C4C00@phx.gbl>

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
threashhold.  

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
overly-optimistic re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

> _______________________________________________

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 01:05:03 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 19:05:03 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <20110301174408.5135.53477@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP2061D299377DB81737B1CD2C4C00@phx.gbl>

Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and I
have had the best control of my sugars ever.

You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
I know you will catch on just fine.

Original message:
> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I
> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant 
> it
> should be more under control now.

> on a personal note:

> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother passed
> away yesterday.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646 
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
> .com>

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bonna:

>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>   Mike Freeman
>   sent from my iPhone


>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first 
>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>> release date to the blind diabetic?
>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>> Bonna Williamson

>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 02:16:16 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:16:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110302021616.8647.95436@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
Are they same all of the time?
Example 110 or 100?
You are doing well if I understand correctly.

Original message:
> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and I
> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
> I know you will catch on just fine.

> Original message:
>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I
>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>> it
>> should be more under control now.

>> on a personal note:

>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother passed
>> away yesterday.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>> CD-10646
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bonna:

>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>   Mike Freeman
>>   sent from my iPhone


>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>> release date to the blind diabetic?
>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>>> Bonna Williamson

>>> _______________________________________________
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar  2 02:42:46 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:42:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP1422B9C36816C2B1E0D1A14C4C00@phx.gbl>
References: <8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP1422B9C36816C2B1E0D1A14C4C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>

Bridgit:

In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must acknowledge
to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing with
diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who do
admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is perhaps a
thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our Technology
Bill of Rights for the Blind.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
threashhold.  

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
overly-optimistic re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 04:26:53 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 22:26:53 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1118179EBF4E8CE8079A475C4C00@phx.gbl>

Very true.  A point those of us who recognize we are "blind" don't
always take into consideration.

Even more helpful will be when society accepts blindness as not a
life-altering, world-ending, catastrophic event.  When we lose the
stigma, only then will true change occur.  Probably a pipedream, right?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bridgit:

In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
acknowledge to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of
those dealing with diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do
that?  Of those who do admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that
this last number is perhaps a thousand at most.  In other words, there
is little economic incentive tempting pump manufacturers to enter this
extremely limited market.  This situation won't ultimately change until
we secure passage of our Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
threashhold.  

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
overly-optimistic re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 04:37:52 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 22:37:52 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <20110302021616.8647.95436@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1951BB01C21253DD2D1CF08C4C00@phx.gbl>

When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's have
been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good averages.

Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct with
each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a pump but
continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still run all
over.

See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver my
bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer to
have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air bubbles
or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge without
assistance.

This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
pancreas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well if
I understand correctly.

Original message:
> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump 
> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and I

> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have 
> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
> I know you will catch on just fine.

> Original message:
>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I

>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant 
>> it should be more under control now.

>> on a personal note:

>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother passed

>> away yesterday.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>> l
>> .com>

>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bonna:

>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>   Mike Freeman
>>   sent from my iPhone


>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new

>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first 
>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

>>> _______________________________________________
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar  2 04:43:52 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:43:52 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP1118179EBF4E8CE8079A475C4C00@phx.gbl>
References: <004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP1118179EBF4E8CE8079A475C4C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000301cbd894$71566d40$540347c0$@panix.com>

Definitely an uphill battle.  But when has this ever stopped us?  In fact,
changing what it means to be blind is one of our principal aims!  I'm
honored to have you as a comrade on the barricades.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Very true.  A point those of us who recognize we are "blind" don't always
take into consideration.

Even more helpful will be when society accepts blindness as not a
life-altering, world-ending, catastrophic event.  When we lose the stigma,
only then will true change occur.  Probably a pipedream, right?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bridgit:

In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must acknowledge
to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing with
diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who do
admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is perhaps a
thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our Technology
Bill of Rights for the Blind.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would think
they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the threashhold.


 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously overly-optimistic
re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 04:55:17 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:55:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
References: <8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP1422B9C36816C2B1E0D1A14C4C00@phx.gbl>
	<004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
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Actually, I think if there is a feature to allow a person to choose 
speech or not, then someone who may be somewhat in denial about the 
onset of vision loss could turn on the speech when no one else was around.
And I'm getting tired of accepting the I don't matter speech. Hard to 
believe I'm just about to hit my 20 year anniversary of being on an 
insulin pump though. And you couldn't pay me enough to go off of it. 
But it has bothered me when I see so many blind people not using most 
of the pump's features. I've been fortunate to have someone who could 
hang with me and figure out all of the counting through menus to 
access some of the more interesting things my pump will do. This is 
what a talking pump will really improve. And Dar, by control we don't 
mean the same number all of the time. That doesn't even happen to 
people without diabetes. By control we mean keeping the numbers in a 
normal range more of the time, not so many highs or lows.
But there are aspects of the Prodigy IQ that do look attractive to 
me, especially the lack of tubing. I'll be curious to see how it 
compares with the OmniPod, which I wore for 5 days. And we figured 
out right where a speech chip would go too. But filling the pod with 
insulin was a bit entertaining if you didn't use much insulin over a 
three-day period. Can't wait to see how Prodigy addresses this. In 
the meantime, nobody's prying my Cozmo away from my body! <grin.>

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 05:00:04 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 23:00:04 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <000301cbd894$71566d40$540347c0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1462DD04A25E326C6742B8EC4C00@phx.gbl>

We have so much to do, but I hope we continue to break barriers, and
maybe one day, people will listen when we talk; maybe one day we will no
longer be considered the freak show, or the amazing blind people with
magical abilities.  Maybe one day, we will be accepted as whole human
beings.

Sorry, just ranting!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Definitely an uphill battle.  But when has this ever stopped us?  In
fact, changing what it means to be blind is one of our principal aims!
I'm honored to have you as a comrade on the barricades.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Very true.  A point those of us who recognize we are "blind" don't
always take into consideration.

Even more helpful will be when society accepts blindness as not a
life-altering, world-ending, catastrophic event.  When we lose the
stigma, only then will true change occur.  Probably a pipedream, right?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bridgit:

In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
acknowledge to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of
those dealing with diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do
that?  Of those who do admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that
this last number is perhaps a thousand at most.  In other words, there
is little economic incentive tempting pump manufacturers to enter this
extremely limited market.  This situation won't ultimately change until
we secure passage of our Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
threashhold.


 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
overly-optimistic re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

> 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 05:20:39 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:20:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <000301cbd894$71566d40$540347c0$@panix.com>
References: <004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP1118179EBF4E8CE8079A475C4C00@phx.gbl>
	<000301cbd894$71566d40$540347c0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.39.1593446898.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Bridget and others, I've found that it's pretty easy to hear any air 
bubbles when filling the cartridge. As you're pushing the plunger in, 
just hold the thing near your ear and you'll get great info. <grin.> 
In 20 years, nobody has ever filled any of my cartridges. It was a 
bit trickier filling the little pod for the OmniPod though. There was 
more effort involved in keeping all of the twiddly fiddly bits of 
tape out of the way. I hope this part is more nicely designed on the 
Prodigy. <grin.>
And like you Bridget, a cartridge also lasts me about a week. And one 
day after having quite an argument with a really annoying 
endocrinologist, I changed my basal pattern so that a new rate came 
in on the half hour. I did it just to bother him. Funny thing was it 
really worked for me too. Oh sometimes that little imp inside just 
has to come out and play. Hahahahaha!
I'm just about to undertake another round of basal testing to see if 
my levels are still correct. Right now my insulin to carb ratios are 
one unit per 15 grams at breakfast and 1 unit per 10 grams later in the day.

Veronica
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Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 06:52:42 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:52:42 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <SNT0-MC2-F45C0lCPBu001caa2e@snt0-mc2-f45.Snt0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP141D6F6BC2C73F26AB8C45AC4C00@phx.gbl>

I have had great medical staff who believed in my abilities from day
one.  I have been very lucky in this department.  I have actually been
asked to mentor other patients, and our NFB chapter has done
presentations for the diabetes clinic in Omaha.  I am far from perfect,
and I have my days, but my point is that blindness was not a reason to
think I couldn't handle independent management, or an insulin pump.

I have been shocked to learn how many people lack this experience.  I
met one lady a few years ago whose 10-year-old son was handling her
diabetes because she, and her doctors, did not think she could manage it
as a blind person.

I, too, would not change my pump for anything.  It really has made a
difference.

It seems like we have to adjust my rates every few months.  My eating
habits and daily routine are pretty stable, but for some reason, I will
run low and then in 4 to 5 months, I start running high for a time.  I
now will adjust rates on my own when I feel it is necessary, and I have
a temp increase as well as a second basil pattern I can switch to if
necessary.  Like during (I will be diplomatic since we are mixed
company) my lady time of the month-- my readings go crazy so I use my
second basil pattern which has rates set with higher dosages of insulin.
I usually run this for about a week.

It will be interesting to see what Prodigy does.  Hopefully their first
model will be pretty efficient and not require too many updates to fix
bugs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bridget and others, I've found that it's pretty easy to hear any air 
bubbles when filling the cartridge. As you're pushing the plunger in, 
just hold the thing near your ear and you'll get great info. <grin.> 
In 20 years, nobody has ever filled any of my cartridges. It was a 
bit trickier filling the little pod for the OmniPod though. There was 
more effort involved in keeping all of the twiddly fiddly bits of 
tape out of the way. I hope this part is more nicely designed on the 
Prodigy. <grin.>
And like you Bridget, a cartridge also lasts me about a week. And one 
day after having quite an argument with a really annoying 
endocrinologist, I changed my basal pattern so that a new rate came 
in on the half hour. I did it just to bother him. Funny thing was it 
really worked for me too. Oh sometimes that little imp inside just 
has to come out and play. Hahahahaha!
I'm just about to undertake another round of basal testing to see if 
my levels are still correct. Right now my insulin to carb ratios are 
one unit per 15 grams at breakfast and 1 unit per 10 grams later in the
day.

Veronica
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that will impact and entertain you forever!
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Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
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From jlv810g at aol.com  Wed Mar  2 10:36:07 2011
From: jlv810g at aol.com (tom)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:36:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP141D6F6BC2C73F26AB8C45AC4C00@phx.gbl>
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 I would say try the talking insulin pump and be one of the first.  You are accurate, intelligent and totally on the ball for awareness!   The product will change and it will be updated as the first is never the ideal.  The situation is that you are sharp but perhaps a nurse nearby to have his job to watch.  Whatever it takes!

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, Mar 2, 2011 1:55 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


I have had great medical staff who believed in my abilities from day

one.  I have been very lucky in this department.  I have actually been

asked to mentor other patients, and our NFB chapter has done

presentations for the diabetes clinic in Omaha.  I am far from perfect,

and I have my days, but my point is that blindness was not a reason to

think I couldn't handle independent management, or an insulin pump.



I have been shocked to learn how many people lack this experience.  I

met one lady a few years ago whose 10-year-old son was handling her

diabetes because she, and her doctors, did not think she could manage it

as a blind person.



I, too, would not change my pump for anything.  It really has made a

difference.



It seems like we have to adjust my rates every few months.  My eating

habits and daily routine are pretty stable, but for some reason, I will

run low and then in 4 to 5 months, I start running high for a time.  I

now will adjust rates on my own when I feel it is necessary, and I have

a temp increase as well as a second basil pattern I can switch to if

necessary.  Like during (I will be diplomatic since we are mixed

company) my lady time of the month-- my readings go crazy so I use my

second basil pattern which has rates set with higher dosages of insulin.

I usually run this for about a week.



It will be interesting to see what Prodigy does.  Hopefully their first

model will be pretty efficient and not require too many updates to fix

bugs.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:21 PM

To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?





Bridget and others, I've found that it's pretty easy to hear any air 

bubbles when filling the cartridge. As you're pushing the plunger in, 

just hold the thing near your ear and you'll get great info. <grin.> 

In 20 years, nobody has ever filled any of my cartridges. It was a 

bit trickier filling the little pod for the OmniPod though. There was 

more effort involved in keeping all of the twiddly fiddly bits of 

tape out of the way. I hope this part is more nicely designed on the 

Prodigy. <grin.>

And like you Bridget, a cartridge also lasts me about a week. And one 

day after having quite an argument with a really annoying 

endocrinologist, I changed my basal pattern so that a new rate came 

in on the half hour. I did it just to bother him. Funny thing was it 

really worked for me too. Oh sometimes that little imp inside just 

has to come out and play. Hahahahaha!

I'm just about to undertake another round of basal testing to see if 

my levels are still correct. Right now my insulin to carb ratios are 

one unit per 15 grams at breakfast and 1 unit per 10 grams later in the

day.



Veronica

We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs

that will impact and entertain you forever!

http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com

		Veronica Elsea, Owner

Laurel Creek Music Designs

Santa Cruz, California

877-607-6407





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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 12:30:30 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:30:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
In-Reply-To: <8CDA64DA5F258C6-1088-A6A9@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com><BLU0-SMTP1422B9C36816C2B1E0D1A14C4C00@phx.gbl>
	<004c01cbd883$86771e60$93655b20$@panix.com>
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I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am doing.

I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used the pump for about 4 years.

Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows me already and what I can handle and not.

the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to change the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it was hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second nature to me.

I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at the training sessions with you.

Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong in it.

Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in range numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would with a needle.

Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have done many of times.

I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump user from the needle.

You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will not need lantus when you use the pump either.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Bridgit:

  In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must acknowledge
  to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing with
  diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who do
  admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is perhaps a
  thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
  tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
  situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our Technology
  Bill of Rights for the Blind.

  Mike Freeman


  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

  Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
  think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
  pumps.

  My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
  attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

  If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
  certainly produce an insulin pump.

  Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

  Bridgit P

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



   Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
  threashhold.  

   


   

   

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Bonna:



  The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
  overly-optimistic re 

  release dates.



  Mike Freeman

  sent from my iPhone





  On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>
  wrote:



  > 

  > Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
  > talking

  insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
  this 

  year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
  blind 

  diabetic?

  > Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

  > Bonna Williamson

  > 

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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Wed Mar  2 12:52:12 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:52:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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Cheryl,
My Animas pump only has 3 buttons!
welcome to the world of pumping!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 5:30 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am doing.
>
> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked 
> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used the 
> pump for about 4 years.
>
> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic educator 
> from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows me already 
> and what I can handle and not.
>
> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to change 
> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it was 
> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second nature 
> to me.
>
> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not have 
> you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, and if 
> you have a person who will help you change the pump when you need to fill 
> it again, use them at first make sure that they are at the training 
> sessions with you.
>
> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong in 
> it.
>
> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in range 
> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also you 
> are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if you are 
> 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it is the same 
> amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would with a needle.
>
> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have done 
> many of times.
>
> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump user 
> from the needle.
>
> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will not 
> need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Bridgit:
>
>  In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must 
> acknowledge
>  to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing 
> with
>  diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who 
> do
>  admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is 
> perhaps a
>  thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
>  tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
>  situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our 
> Technology
>  Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>  Mike Freeman
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>  Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>  think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>  pumps.
>
>  My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
>  attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>  If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
>  certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>  Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>  Bridgit P
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>   Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>  threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Bonna:
>
>
>
>  The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>  overly-optimistic re
>
>  release dates.
>
>
>
>  Mike Freeman
>
>  sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>  On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>
>  wrote:
>
>
>
>  >
>
>  > Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>  > talking
>
>  insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
>  this
>
>  year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
>  blind
>
>  diabetic?
>
>  > Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>  > Bonna Williamson
>
>  >
>
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>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 13:23:21 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:23:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Diane<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 7:52 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  Cheryl,
  My Animas pump only has 3 buttons!
  welcome to the world of pumping!
  Diane
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 5:30 AM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  >I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
  >
  > for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am doing.
  >
  > I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
  >
  > But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked 
  > with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
  > little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used the 
  > pump for about 4 years.
  >
  > Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic educator 
  > from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows me already 
  > and what I can handle and not.
  >
  > the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
  >
  > and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to change 
  > the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it was 
  > hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second nature 
  > to me.
  >
  > I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
  >
  > I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not have 
  > you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, and if 
  > you have a person who will help you change the pump when you need to fill 
  > it again, use them at first make sure that they are at the training 
  > sessions with you.
  >
  > Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
  >
  > If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong in 
  > it.
  >
  > Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in range 
  > numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also you 
  > are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if you are 
  > 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it is the same 
  > amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would with a needle.
  >
  > Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have done 
  > many of times.
  >
  > I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump user 
  > from the needle.
  >
  > You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will not 
  > need lantus when you use the pump either.
  >
  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
  >
  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646
  > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
  > 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
  >
  > Member of NACTA.com
  > Member of ASTA.org
  >
  > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
  > CST-1018299-10
  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
  >
  >
  >  Bridgit:
  >
  >  In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must 
  > acknowledge
  >  to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing 
  > with
  >  diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who 
  > do
  >  admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is 
  > perhaps a
  >  thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
  >  tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
  >  situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our 
  > Technology
  >  Bill of Rights for the Blind.
  >
  >  Mike Freeman
  >
  >
  >  -----Original Message-----
  >  From: 
  > diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  >  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
  >  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
  >  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
  >
  >  Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
  >  think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
  >  pumps.
  >
  >  My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
  >  attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
  >
  >  If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
  >  certainly produce an insulin pump.
  >
  >  Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
  >
  >  Bridgit P
  >
  >  -----Original Message-----
  >  From: 
  > diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  >  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
  >  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
  >  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
  >
  >
  >
  >   Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
  >  threashhold.
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >  -----Original Message-----
  >  From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7uij at panix.com>>>
  >  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
  >
  >
  >  Bonna:
  >
  >
  >
  >  The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
  >  overly-optimistic re
  >
  >  release dates.
  >
  >
  >
  >  Mike Freeman
  >
  >  sent from my iPhone
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  >
  >
  >
  >
  >  On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
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  >
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  >  > talking
  >
  >  insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
  >  this
  >
  >  year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
  >  blind
  >
  >  diabetic?
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From awheeler65 at windstream.net  Wed Mar  2 13:54:27 2011
From: awheeler65 at windstream.net (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 07:54:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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Here here! The days of us not being the "miraculous freak show" should have
long passed, so we do, indeed, have a long, uphill battle! I'm ready to
fight it, though, along with the rest of y'all!
 

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

We have so much to do, but I hope we continue to break barriers, and maybe
one day, people will listen when we talk; maybe one day we will no longer be
considered the freak show, or the amazing blind people with magical
abilities.  Maybe one day, we will be accepted as whole human beings.

Sorry, just ranting!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Definitely an uphill battle.  But when has this ever stopped us?  In fact,
changing what it means to be blind is one of our principal aims!
I'm honored to have you as a comrade on the barricades.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Very true.  A point those of us who recognize we are "blind" don't always
take into consideration.

Even more helpful will be when society accepts blindness as not a
life-altering, world-ending, catastrophic event.  When we lose the stigma,
only then will true change occur.  Probably a pipedream, right?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bridgit:

In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must acknowledge
to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing with
diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who do
admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is perhaps a
thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our Technology
Bill of Rights for the Blind.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would think
they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin pumps.

My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
certainly produce an insulin pump.

Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

Bridgit P

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



 Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the threashhold.


 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Bonna:



The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously overly-optimistic
re 

release dates.



Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone





On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson <bwilliamson at redeemer.net>
wrote:



> 

> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new 
> talking

insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of this 

year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the blind 

diabetic?

> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

> Bonna Williamson

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 16:20:33 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:20:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110302162033.13758.3534@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Thanks for sharing,
So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile.
I take care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me.
I have to say though cravings can get the best of you at times.
Glad I'm getting better with this as well.

Original message:
> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's have
> been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good averages.

> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct with
> each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a pump but
> continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still run all
> over.

> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver my
> bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer to
> have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air bubbles
> or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge without
> assistance.

> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
> pancreas.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well if
> I understand correctly.

> Original message:
>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and I

>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>> Original message:
>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, I

>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>>> it should be more under control now.

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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
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>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bonna:

>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new

>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

>>>> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 16:34:28 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:34:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
Message-ID: <20110302163428.13806.86572@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they 
let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping 
numbers down.
I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal.
I'm a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a 
good range.
If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't 
have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there.
I know you will do well, keep up the swell work.

Original message:
> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am doing.

> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked 
> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used the 
> pump for about 4 years.

> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic 
> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows 
> me already and what I can handle and not.

> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to change 
> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it was 
> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second nature to me.

> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not 
> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, 
> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you 
> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at the 
> training sessions with you.

> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong in it.

> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in range 
> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also 
> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if 
> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it 
> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would 
> with a needle.

> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have 
> done many of times.

> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump 
> user from the needle.

> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will 
> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bridgit:

>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must acknowledge
>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those dealing with
>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those who do
>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is perhaps a
>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic incentive
>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.  This
>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our Technology
>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>   Mike Freeman


>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>   pumps.

>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at conferences, or
>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they can
>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>   Bridgit P

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>   threashhold.








>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bonna:



>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>   overly-optimistic re

>   release dates.



>   Mike Freeman

>   sent from my iPhone





>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>
>   wrote:





>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>> talking

>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter of
>   this

>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to the
>   blind

>   diabetic?

>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

>> Bonna Williamson



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 16:45:32 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:45:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302164532.17876.74903@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
Just interested.
How easy is the pump to get to.
Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the 
refill, with out filling anything?
Just like the Pin I'm using?
Did you take this off at night?
Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
refilling the pump?
Thanks,
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Thanks again.
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 16:57:11 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:57:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <20110302162033.13758.3534@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP2071E6DB76FB552D4AE0003C4C00@phx.gbl>

Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
suppose to eat more.

When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
amount of insulin for the day.

The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
eating habits.

I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Thanks for sharing,
So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
better with this as well.

Original message:
> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
> averages.

> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test 
> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still 
> run all over.

> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I 
> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver 
> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer 
> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
> without assistance.

> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
> pancreas.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying. 
> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well 
> if I understand correctly.

> Original message:
>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and 
>> I

>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>> Original message:
>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, 
>>> I

>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>> it should be more under control now.

>>> on a personal note:

>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother 
>>> passed

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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bonna:

>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
>>>> new

>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:01:05 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:01:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302163428.13806.86572@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP169D51B49BF4CCB5FF222CEC4C00@phx.gbl>

My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
pump.

Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they 
let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping 
numbers down.
I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a 
good range.
If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't 
have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
you will do well, keep up the swell work.

Original message:
> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am 
> doing.

> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
the 
> pump for about 4 years.

> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows 
> me already and what I can handle and not.

> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to 
> change
> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
was 
> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
nature to me.

> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, 
> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you 
> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
the 
> training sessions with you.

> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

> in it.

> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in 
> range
> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also 
> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if 
> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would 
> with a needle.

> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
> done many of times.

> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
> user from the needle.

> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bridgit:

>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
acknowledge
>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
dealing with
>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
who do
>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
perhaps a
>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
incentive
>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
This
>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
Technology
>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>   Mike Freeman


>   -----Original Message-----
>   From:
>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>   pumps.

>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
conferences, or
>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
can
>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>   Bridgit P

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From:
>
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>
>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>   threashhold.








>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Bonna:



>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>   overly-optimistic re

>   release dates.



>   Mike Freeman

>   sent from my iPhone





>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>
>   wrote:





>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>> talking

>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
of
>   this

>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
the
>   blind

>   diabetic?

>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:08:11 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:08:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me to take it before eating, not after eating.

Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our carbs, and exercise.

I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know of, and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat, and to check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.

I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came out with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge at first but my numbers should go down.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
  I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
  suppose to eat more.

  When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
  became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
  meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
  amount of insulin for the day.

  The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
  eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
  require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

  So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
  usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
  eating habits.

  I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
  relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
  prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

  I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
  than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
  could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

  Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

  Bridgit

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  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
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  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Thanks for sharing,
  So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
  to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
  you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
  care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
  though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
  better with this as well.

  Original message:
  > When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

  > not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

  > On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
  > have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
  > averages.

  > Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test 
  > regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
  > with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
  > pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still 
  > run all over.

  > See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

  > if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

  > and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

  > as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I 
  > now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
  > ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

  > I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver 
  > my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

  > A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
  > cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer 
  > to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
  > bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
  > without assistance.

  > This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
  > pancreas.

  > Bridgit

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  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  > When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying. 
  > Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well 
  > if I understand correctly.

  > Original message:
  >> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

  >> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and 
  >> I

  >> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

  >> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

  >> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
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  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
  >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
  >> I know you will catch on just fine.

  >> Original message:
  >>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, 
  >>> I

  >>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

  >>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

  >>> it should be more under control now.

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  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >>>   Bonna:

  >>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
  >>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

  >>>   Mike Freeman
  >>>   sent from my iPhone


  >>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
  >>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:


  >>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
  >>>> new

  >>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

  >>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
  >>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
  >>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:11:46 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:11:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
back when I wear dresses.

You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
everything.

You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
them.

bpollpeter at hotmail.com

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
the 
refill, with out filling anything?
Just like the Pin I'm using?
Did you take this off at night?
Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
refilling the pump?
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:14:31 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:14:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since I had to go on Dialysis.

They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow doctors orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.

Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.

Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.

Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part of DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these questions, they all affect us.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
  diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
  you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
  type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
  do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
  from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
  pump.

  Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
  pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

  Bridgit

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  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
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  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they 
  let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping 
  numbers down.
  I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
  a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a 
  good range.
  If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't 
  have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
  The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
  you will do well, keep up the swell work.

  Original message:
  > I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

  > for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am 
  > doing.

  > I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

  > But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
  > with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
  > little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
  the 
  > pump for about 4 years.

  > Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
  > educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows 
  > me already and what I can handle and not.

  > the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

  > and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to 
  > change
  > the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
  was 
  > hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
  nature to me.

  > I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

  > I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
  > have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, 
  > and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you 
  > need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
  the 
  > training sessions with you.

  > Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

  > If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

  > in it.

  > Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in 
  > range
  > numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also 
  > you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if 
  > you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

  > is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would 
  > with a needle.

  > Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
  > done many of times.

  > I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
  > user from the needle.

  > You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
  > not need lantus when you use the pump either.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >   Bridgit:

  >   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
  acknowledge
  >   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
  dealing with
  >   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
  who do
  >   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
  perhaps a
  >   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
  incentive
  >   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
  This
  >   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
  Technology
  >   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

  >   Mike Freeman


  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From:
  >
  diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
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  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
  Pollpeter
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

  >   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
  >   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
  >   pumps.

  >   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
  conferences, or
  >   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

  >   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
  can
  >   certainly produce an insulin pump.

  >   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

  >   Bridgit P

  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From:
  >
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  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
  >   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



  >    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
  >   threashhold.








  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7uij at panix.com>>>
  >   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >   Bonna:



  >   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
  >   overly-optimistic re

  >   release dates.



  >   Mike Freeman

  >   sent from my iPhone





  >   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
  > <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
  >   wrote:





  >> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
  >> talking

  >   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
  of
  >   this

  >   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
  the
  >   blind

  >   diabetic?

  >> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

  >> Bonna Williamson



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 17:15:20 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:15:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110302171520.18730.17047@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hello
I was told just to cut back on portions of what I eat,
since I eat mostly casseroles chicken or turkey.
I will do spaghetti having a cup to a cup and a half.
I can have my salads and for this I love.
I enjoy shef salads that I make from home.
I do watch my sweets, and get a treat when I'm out.
Depending on what it is.
My a one c is 6.2 rocks from 6.0 to 6.2.
When I became a diabetic I was 10.7 something like that.
I had no clue what that ment, until I got training from a lady who 
could brake it down for me.
Not just giving me paper work to take home.
I told her if I was going to take paper work home, then I didn't need 
to spend my time in her office.
and the paper work would be thrown away.
The lady at the time shared, that they were so used to giving out paper 
work, that they forgot they had someone who needed a bit more help than 
the rest of them.
So that was how I learned.
The dietition asked what I like to eat, and took it from there.
Giving her all of the choices I enjoy fixing.
Hope this helps.

Original message:
> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.

> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.

> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.

> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.

> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.

>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.

>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.

>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.

>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I

>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I

>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>> on a personal note:

>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>> passed

>>>> away yesterday.

>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new

>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

>>>>> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 17:16:33 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:16:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
Message-ID: <20110302171633.18803.80546@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

I had a doctor who said I wasn't ready for the pump, but he used it for 
convenience.
I found that comment entertaining.

Original message:
> My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
> diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
> you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
> type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
> do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
> from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
> pump.

> Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
> pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


> It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
> let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
> numbers down.
> I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
> a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
> good range.
> If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
> have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
> The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
> you will do well, keep up the swell work.

> Original message:
>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>> doing.

>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
> the
>> pump for about 4 years.

>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>> me already and what I can handle and not.

>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>> change
>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
> was
>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
> nature to me.

>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
> the
>> training sessions with you.

>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

>> in it.

>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>> range
>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>> with a needle.

>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>> done many of times.

>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>> user from the needle.

>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bridgit:

>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
> acknowledge
>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
> dealing with
>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
> who do
>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
> perhaps a
>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
> incentive
>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
> This
>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
> Technology
>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>>   Mike Freeman


>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:

> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Pollpeter
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>   pumps.

>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
> conferences, or
>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
> can
>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>>   Bridgit P

>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:

> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>   threashhold.








>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bonna:



>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>   overly-optimistic re

>>   release dates.



>>   Mike Freeman

>>   sent from my iPhone





>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>
>>   wrote:





>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>> talking

>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
> of
>>   this

>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
> the
>>   blind

>>   diabetic?

>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

>>> Bonna Williamson



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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:17:30 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:17:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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I similar to Bridget, the one that is the size of a cell phone, since I am only on my second day of having it on, again only with saline in it to practice for the 1st week.

Bridget and others, if you can give advice of what to do with the tiny cord that goes into the body, it is so long I keep sticking it in my pants, but would like som advice on this.

I wear mostly pants, not to many dresses anymore.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
  in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
  pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
  usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
  back when I wear dresses.

  You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
  problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
  purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
  everything.

  You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
  about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
  beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
  distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
  do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
  change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
  what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
  not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
  simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
  this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
  test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
  them.

  bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
  an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
  get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
  the 
  refill, with out filling anything?
  Just like the Pin I'm using?
  Did you take this off at night?
  Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
  to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
  you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  refilling the pump?
  Thanks,
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  Thanks again.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 17:18:46 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:18:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up 
to use the buttons?
Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

Original message:
> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
> back when I wear dresses.

> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
> everything.

> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
> them.

> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
> the
> refill, with out filling anything?
> Just like the Pin I'm using?
> Did you take this off at night?
> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
> refilling the pump?
> Thanks,
> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
> Thanks again.
> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:19:55 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:19:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.  Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
  Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
  Just interested.
  How easy is the pump to get to.
  Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the 
  refill, with out filling anything?
  Just like the Pin I'm using?
  Did you take this off at night?
  Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
  to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
  you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  refilling the pump?
  Thanks,
  If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  Thanks again.
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:23:50 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:23:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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You can Medicare to pay for the pump, you have to go through A1C test, and fasting testing and others, Medicare is very strict with the A1C numbers, that is why also of secondary insurance which in this case, is my husband's insurance, Medtronics the pump company I am using had to get a denial from Medicare first and see if my secondary would cover it.

A lot of the HMOs will cover it now then 5 years ago, when I needed it the most, because of the Kidney transplant, and didn't want to get the high readings to affect the new kidney with high sugars, that insurance didn't cover it.

But they are waking up and looking at the fact that Medicare is not realizing that others like myself need it and will pay for it.

I didn't pay for anything, and since the insulin that I am using for the pump is for a pump and not with the syringe, I am getting my insulin free!

A lot I am learning.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
  Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
  Just interested.
  How easy is the pump to get to.
  Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the 
  refill, with out filling anything?
  Just like the Pin I'm using?
  Did you take this off at night?
  Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
  to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking 
  you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  refilling the pump?
  Thanks,
  If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  Thanks again.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 17:26:54 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:26:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302172654.14606.26081@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share your 
experiences?
I'm quite interested.
So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
this is of course in the middle of the night.
My morning numbers are the highest than at night.
I thought at first I had to blame what I ate, where I'm learning this 
isn't true.
Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
thinking I ate the wrong thing.
Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything 
that happens when the numbers are high.
Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

Original message:
> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while 
> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what 
> you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.  
> Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover 
> yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>   Just interested.
>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>   refill, with out filling anything?
>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>   Did you take this off at night?
>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>   refilling the pump?
>   Thanks,
>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>   Thanks again.
>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:28:19 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:28:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
References: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds456821BBF13A24D24C414A1C00@phx.gbl>

no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they probably wouldn't even notice.

My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves it.

Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower and swimming without it falling off.

you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change the sets.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up 
  to use the buttons?
  Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  Original message:
  > I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
  > in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
  > pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
  > usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
  > back when I wear dresses.

  > You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
  > problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  > I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  > started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  > You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
  > purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
  > everything.

  > You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
  > about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
  > beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
  > distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
  > do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  > My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
  > change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
  > what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
  > not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
  > simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  > public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
  > this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
  > test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  > I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
  > them.

  > bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  > I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
  > an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
  > get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
  > the
  > refill, with out filling anything?
  > Just like the Pin I'm using?
  > Did you take this off at night?
  > Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
  > to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
  > you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  > refilling the pump?
  > Thanks,
  > If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  > Thanks again.
  > dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 17:28:03 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:28:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302172803.18829.71586@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Keep up the swell work, I'm proud of you.

Original message:
> You can Medicare to pay for the pump, you have to go through A1C test, 
> and fasting testing and others, Medicare is very strict with the A1C 
> numbers, that is why also of secondary insurance which in this case, is 
> my husband's insurance, Medtronics the pump company I am using had to 
> get a denial from Medicare first and see if my secondary would cover it.

> A lot of the HMOs will cover it now then 5 years ago, when I needed it 
> the most, because of the Kidney transplant, and didn't want to get the 
> high readings to affect the new kidney with high sugars, that insurance 
> didn't cover it.

> But they are waking up and looking at the fact that Medicare is not 
> realizing that others like myself need it and will pay for it.

> I didn't pay for anything, and since the insulin that I am using for 
> the pump is for a pump and not with the syringe, I am getting my insulin free!

> A lot I am learning.


> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>   Just interested.
>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>   refill, with out filling anything?
>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>   Did you take this off at night?
>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>   refilling the pump?
>   Thanks,
>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>   Thanks again.
>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>   --
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Wed Mar  2 17:38:42 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:38:42 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP128F684E86C3ABB4BFD9B03C4C00@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP128F684E86C3ABB4BFD9B03C4C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <05AC2A0CE37B4133BF0727AFF7F27F89@DianePC>

When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it to my 
pantyhose.
Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
> back when I wear dresses.
>
> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
> everything.
>
> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is not
> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When people
> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know around
> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump does
> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is rather
> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people witness
> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*
>
> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to answer
> them.
>
> bpollpeter at hotmail.com
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or made
> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
> the
> refill, with out filling anything?
> Just like the Pin I'm using?
> Did you take this off at night?
> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
> refilling the pump?
> Thanks,
> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
> Thanks again.
> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.
>
> -- 
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:40:53 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:40:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302172654.14606.26081@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
References: <20110302172654.14606.26081@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds16968DD4BD01D6DF48705BA1C00@phx.gbl>

first of all Lantus doesn't work that way, it is a slow working insulin, it is not like humolog or novolog which are fast acting, that is what you have to take it at night, and you have to work with you diabetic educator to see how much you should take, they usually start you out at a certain number, if at night I find myself low, I usually sweat and have the shakes, I usually keep juice or a piece of candy to take near my bed.

That is why it is so important to test before you to go to sleep.

I have been posting my experiences Dar.

I will let everyone know how I am doing with it.  So far I like it a lot.  I forget it is there half the time.  I slept with it last night, I usually wear pajama pants, so I just put it on my waist band of my pants and went to sleep, or I can put it on my end table right next to me which I am going to try tonight, the actual cord that attaches from the pump, to the device on my belly is pretty long enough that I am sure it will not fall on the floor. I don't toss and turn much.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:26 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share your 
  experiences?
  I'm quite interested.
  So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
  I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
  They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
  My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
  this is of course in the middle of the night.
  My morning numbers are the highest than at night.
  I thought at first I had to blame what I ate, where I'm learning this 
  isn't true.
  Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
  thinking I ate the wrong thing.
  Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything 
  that happens when the numbers are high.
  Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

  Original message:
  > Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while 
  > you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

  > But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what 
  > you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.  
  > Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover 
  > yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646
  > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
  > 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>

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  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  >   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
  >   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
  >   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
  >   Just interested.
  >   How easy is the pump to get to.
  >   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
  >   refill, with out filling anything?
  >   Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >   Did you take this off at night?
  >   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
  >   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
  >   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  >   refilling the pump?
  >   Thanks,
  >   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  >   Thanks again.
  >   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>> is my email address.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:41:24 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:41:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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wow thanks Dar.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:28 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Keep up the swell work, I'm proud of you.

  Original message:
  > You can Medicare to pay for the pump, you have to go through A1C test, 
  > and fasting testing and others, Medicare is very strict with the A1C 
  > numbers, that is why also of secondary insurance which in this case, is 
  > my husband's insurance, Medtronics the pump company I am using had to 
  > get a denial from Medicare first and see if my secondary would cover it.

  > A lot of the HMOs will cover it now then 5 years ago, when I needed it 
  > the most, because of the Kidney transplant, and didn't want to get the 
  > high readings to affect the new kidney with high sugars, that insurance 
  > didn't cover it.

  > But they are waking up and looking at the fact that Medicare is not 
  > realizing that others like myself need it and will pay for it.

  > I didn't pay for anything, and since the insulin that I am using for 
  > the pump is for a pump and not with the syringe, I am getting my insulin free!

  > A lot I am learning.


  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
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  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  >   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
  >   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
  >   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
  >   Just interested.
  >   How easy is the pump to get to.
  >   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
  >   refill, with out filling anything?
  >   Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >   Did you take this off at night?
  >   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
  >   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
  >   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  >   refilling the pump?
  >   Thanks,
  >   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  >   Thanks again.
  >   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 17:56:11 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:56:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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I test before eating too, but I take insulin after eating so I can be
accurate with my carbs.  I also tend to run low so it has always been
better to eat before injecting insulin.

I stick to a 1500 to 2000 calorie diet on average, and I do not eat many
carbs in a day anyway.  Since I was a teen, I have stuck to a pretty
rigid work-out schedule that includes cardio, toning and stretching.  I
try to do this everyday, but at least 4 times a week.

And my weight has always ran on the low end too, but now that I am in my
30's, I have noticed it takes more to maintain toning.

In general, we watch what we eat around here, including the hubby, but
from time to time, sinfully delicious food is tempting!  *smile*  Even
when eating sweets or high carb foods, I still stick to a somewhat
normal portion.

I actually am suppose to be consuming more calories lately, but I get so
busy, I don't take time to eat much.  I live on granola bars, Glucerna
bars and diet shakes like Slimfast.  My sugars stick pretty normal, and
with the pump, we can adjust accordingly, but I am trying to eat more
balanced meals.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:08 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me
to take it before eating, not after eating.

Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be
overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our
carbs, and exercise.

I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know
of, and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat,
and to check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.

I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came
out with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge
at first but my numbers should go down.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late
80's)
  I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
  suppose to eat more.

  When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
  became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
  meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a
pre-set
  amount of insulin for the day.

  The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
  eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin
I
  require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

  So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually,
I
  usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super
rigid
  eating habits.

  I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
  relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
  prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

  I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
  than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what
I
  could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

  Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
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>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Thanks for sharing,
  So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard

  to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
  you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I
take
  care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
  though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
  better with this as well.

  Original message:
  > When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I
do

  > not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

  > On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
  > have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
  > averages.

  > Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test

  > regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
  > with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
  > pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will
still 
  > run all over.

  > See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day
so

  > if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set
accordingly,

  > and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the
rates

  > as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin,
I 
  > now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
  > ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

  > I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then
deliver 
  > my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

  > A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
  > cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I
prefer 
  > to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
  > bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
  > without assistance.

  > This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
  > pancreas.

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> 
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  > When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you
saying. 
  > Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing
well 
  > if I understand correctly.

  > Original message:
  >> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin
pump

  >> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump,
and 
  >> I

  >> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

  >> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you
have

  >> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> 
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
  >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
  >> I know you will catch on just fine.

  >> Original message:
  >>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump,
yeah, 
  >>> I

  >>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

  >>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney
transplant

  >>> it should be more under control now.

  >>> on a personal note:

  >>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother 
  >>> passed

  >>> away yesterday.

  >>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >>> Cheryl Echevarria
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  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>>   From: Mike
Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >>>   Bonna:

  >>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
  >>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

  >>>   Mike Freeman
  >>>   sent from my iPhone


  >>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
  >>>
<bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwillia
mson at redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:


  >>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
  >>>> new

  >>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the
first

  >>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a

  >>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
  >>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 18:02:57 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:02:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP19014199709CF60CFE0DBBDC4C00@phx.gbl>

Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you
wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with me,
and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap while
she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table cloth on
the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down without pulling
my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a problem.  I did have
a short length dress on that time.  It is not something I will attempt
again!  *smile*

For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work with
most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We should
really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up 
to use the buttons?
Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

Original message:
> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump 
> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks 
> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  
> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it 
> around to the back when I wear dresses.

> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had

> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was 
> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
> everything.

> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill

> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just

> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is 
> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When 
> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The 
> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom

> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no 
> matter what.  *smile*

> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
> answer them.

> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
> just put in the refill, with out filling anything?
> Just like the Pin I'm using?
> Did you take this off at night?
> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
> refilling the pump?
> Thanks,
> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
> Thanks again.
> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 18:04:55 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:04:55 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds560E17776CE21FA325496A1C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP129C46E502272E02D73CE08C4C00@phx.gbl>

The longer tubing is annoying, but I usually don't have problems keeping
it tucked in.  You also can try taping it with some body tape so the
initial tubing is taped down and the rest is tucked away.

I recently started using super short tubing, and I know you can ask for
different length tubing.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:17 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I similar to Bridget, the one that is the size of a cell phone, since I
am only on my second day of having it on, again only with saline in it
to practice for the 1st week.

Bridget and others, if you can give advice of what to do with the tiny
cord that goes into the body, it is so long I keep sticking it in my
pants, but would like som advice on this.

I wear mostly pants, not to many dresses anymore.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
goes
  in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
  pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
I
  usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
  back when I wear dresses.

  You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
  problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
  purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
  everything.

  You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
  about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
  beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
not
  distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
people
  do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
  change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
around
  what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
does
  not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
rather
  simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
witness
  this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots or
  test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
answer
  them.

  bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
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>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
made
  an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump to
  get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in
  the 
  refill, with out filling anything?
  Just like the Pin I'm using?
  Did you take this off at night?
  Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having 
  to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking

  you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  refilling the pump?
  Thanks,
  If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  Thanks again.
  dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 18:07:46 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:07:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110302180746.14448.95497@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Oh me,
I have to have my foods, those shakes make me feel so hungry, they just 
don't do the trick for me.
Glad it works for you though.

Original message:
> I test before eating too, but I take insulin after eating so I can be
> accurate with my carbs.  I also tend to run low so it has always been
> better to eat before injecting insulin.

> I stick to a 1500 to 2000 calorie diet on average, and I do not eat many
> carbs in a day anyway.  Since I was a teen, I have stuck to a pretty
> rigid work-out schedule that includes cardio, toning and stretching.  I
> try to do this everyday, but at least 4 times a week.

> And my weight has always ran on the low end too, but now that I am in my
> 30's, I have noticed it takes more to maintain toning.

> In general, we watch what we eat around here, including the hubby, but
> from time to time, sinfully delicious food is tempting!  *smile*  Even
> when eating sweets or high carb foods, I still stick to a somewhat
> normal portion.

> I actually am suppose to be consuming more calories lately, but I get so
> busy, I don't take time to eat much.  I live on granola bars, Glucerna
> bars and diet shakes like Slimfast.  My sugars stick pretty normal, and
> with the pump, we can adjust accordingly, but I am trying to eat more
> balanced meals.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:08 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me
> to take it before eating, not after eating.

> Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be
> overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our
> carbs, and exercise.

> I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know
> of, and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat,
> and to check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.

> I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came
> out with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge
> at first but my numbers should go down.


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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late
> 80's)
>   I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>   suppose to eat more.

>   When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>   became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>   meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a
> pre-set
>   amount of insulin for the day.

>   The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>   eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin
> I
>   require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

>   So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually,
> I
>   usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super
> rigid
>   eating habits.

>   I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>   relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>   prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

>   I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>   than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what
> I
>   could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

>   Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

>   Bridgit

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Thanks for sharing,
>   So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard

>   to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>   you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I
> take
>   care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>   though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>   better with this as well.

>   Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I
> do

>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.

>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test

>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will
> still
>> run all over.

>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day
> so

>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set
> accordingly,

>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the
> rates

>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin,
> I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then
> deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I
> prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.

>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you
> saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing
> well
>> if I understand correctly.

>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin
> pump

>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump,
> and
>>> I

>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you
> have

>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump,
> yeah,
>>>> I

>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney
> transplant

>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>> on a personal note:

>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>> passed

>>>> away yesterday.

>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> CD-10646

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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike
> Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson

> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwillia
> mson at redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:


>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new

>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the
> first

>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a

>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 18:10:09 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:10:09 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302172654.14606.26081@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP112C103A687F323710CCCA5C4C00@phx.gbl>

If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and you
can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with
itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has
been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a
low.

I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose
tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night
especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, although
for years I handled my lows on my own.

Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you get
low during the night.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share your 
experiences?
I'm quite interested.
So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
this is of course in the middle of the night. My morning numbers are the
highest than at night. I thought at first I had to blame what I ate,
where I'm learning this 
isn't true.
Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
thinking I ate the wrong thing.
Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything 
that happens when the numbers are high.
Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

Original message:
> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while
> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what
> you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.  
> Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover 
> yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>   Just interested.
>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>   refill, with out filling anything?
>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>   Did you take this off at night?
>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
having
>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
thinking
>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>   refilling the pump?
>   Thanks,
>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>   Thanks again.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 18:11:06 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:11:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302181106.18964.28287@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

When I was at school getting a dog, one of the ladies had the pump, 
where she felt quite uncomfortable sharing anything.
I was interested in the beeps and what they all met.
I also thought she was new at it, so that was why she didn't want questions.
She had enough vision to tell what was happening.
How to adjust her meals and more.
I would be afraid I would go hungry and that scares me.

Original message:
> Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you
> wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

> I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with me,
> and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap while
> she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table cloth on
> the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down without pulling
> my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a problem.  I did have
> a short length dress on that time.  It is not something I will attempt
> again!  *smile*

> For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work with
> most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We should
> really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up
> to use the buttons?
> Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

> Original message:
>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks
>> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
>> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it
>> around to the back when I wear dresses.

>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had

>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>> everything.

>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill

>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just

>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The
>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the
>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to
>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't
>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom

>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no
>> matter what.  *smile*

>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer them.

>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the
>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can
>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything?
>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>> Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>> refilling the pump?
>> Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
>> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

>> --
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 18:18:35 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:18:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302181835.15217.63537@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Yes I will do this when we get to this part of life for me.
I'm very interested in what folks do then it isn't scary for me.
Because if I see you folks can do it, then I feel relaxed.
I'm sure that is silly, but that is how it is for me.
Also when I get hungry, I get hungry, you eat now, do you feel this way 
wearing the pump having everything running as smoothly as possible, for 
the time?
Do you have to worry about getting in the cold and dropping?
that is where I drop, and know it rite now when it happens.
I either get so thursty I could drink a river smile,
or I can't seem to stay on track of what I want to do.
Thanks for being kind.

Original message:
> If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and you
> can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

> Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with
> itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has
> been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a
> low.

> I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose
> tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night
> especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, although
> for years I handled my lows on my own.

> Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you get
> low during the night.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share your
> experiences?
> I'm quite interested.
> So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
> I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
> They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
> My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
> this is of course in the middle of the night. My morning numbers are the
> highest than at night. I thought at first I had to blame what I ate,
> where I'm learning this
> isn't true.
> Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
> thinking I ate the wrong thing.
> Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything
> that happens when the numbers are high.
> Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

> Original message:
>> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while
>> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

>> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to what
>> you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any more.
>> Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you cover
>> yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
>> .com>

>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org

>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>>   Just interested.
>>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>>   refill, with out filling anything?
>>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>   Did you take this off at night?
>>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
> having
>>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>   refilling the pump?
>>   Thanks,
>>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>   Thanks again.
>>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>   --
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 18:50:54 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:50:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds456821BBF13A24D24C414A1C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP16557444CF03E0030A0CBFEC4C00@phx.gbl>

If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath
the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
dresses.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your belly
button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson says
it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they probably
wouldn't even notice.

My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves it.

Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have if
you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower and
swimming without it falling off.

you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change
the sets.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up

  to use the buttons?
  Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  Original message:
  > I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
goes
  > in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
  > pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
I
  > usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
the
  > back when I wear dresses.

  > You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
had
  > problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  > I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  > started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  > You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
was
  > purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
  > everything.

  > You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
fill
  > about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
just
  > beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
not
  > distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
people
  > do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  > My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
  > change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
around
  > what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
does
  > not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
rather
  > simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  > public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
witness
  > this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
or
  > test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  > I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
answer
  > them.

  > bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  > I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
made
  > an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
to
  > get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
in
  > the
  > refill, with out filling anything?
  > Just like the Pin I'm using?
  > Did you take this off at night?
  > Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
having
  > to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
thinking
  > you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  > refilling the pump?
  > Thanks,
  > If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
  > Thanks again.
  > dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 18:53:04 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:53:04 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <05AC2A0CE37B4133BF0727AFF7F27F89@DianePC>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP211E588B986E4EAEF8B23E6C4C00@phx.gbl>

How does the bra thing work?  Doesn't it bulge out enough?  I can't
imagine it not being noticeable, except maybe when wearing a sweat shirt
or baggy sweater.

Sorry guys!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it to
my 
pantyhose.
Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes

>in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a  
>pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I

>usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the  
>back when I wear dresses.
>
> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had

> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was 
> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
> everything.
>
> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill

> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just

> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is 
> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When 
> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The 
> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom

> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no 
> matter what.  *smile*
>
> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
> answer them.
>
> bpollpeter at hotmail.com
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
> just put in the refill, with out filling anything?
> Just like the Pin I'm using?
> Did you take this off at night?
> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
> refilling the pump?
> Thanks,
> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
> Thanks again.
> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.
>
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Wed Mar  2 19:49:03 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 12:49:03 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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References: <BLU0-SMTP211E588B986E4EAEF8B23E6C4C00@phx.gbl>
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Bridgit,
It really doesn't add any bulk!
Just slip it in, in the middle and then  and it is so easy to access once 
you are in the bathroom!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> How does the bra thing work?  Doesn't it bulge out enough?  I can't
> imagine it not being noticeable, except maybe when wearing a sweat shirt
> or baggy sweater.
>
> Sorry guys!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it to
> my
> pantyhose.
> Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN Diane
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump goes
>
>>in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>>pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  I
>
>>usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the
>>back when I wear dresses.
>>
>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never had
>
>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>>
>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>>
>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was
>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>> everything.
>>
>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone fill
>
>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- just
>
>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>>
>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The
>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the
>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to
>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't
>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom
>
>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no
>> matter what.  *smile*
>>
>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer them.
>>
>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>>
>>
>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the
>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can
>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything?
>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>> Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>> refilling the pump?
>> Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
>> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 19:57:14 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:57:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302195714.15759.33004@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Don't you listen for beeps?
I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
Just a thought.

Original message:
> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath
> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
> dresses.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your belly
> button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson says
> it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they probably
> wouldn't even notice.

> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves it.

> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have if
> you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower and
> swimming without it falling off.

> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change
> the sets.

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up

>   to use the buttons?
>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>   Original message:
>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
> goes
>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
> I
>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
> the
>> back when I wear dresses.

>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
> had
>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
> was
>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>> everything.

>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
> fill
>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
> just
>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
> not
>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
> people
>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
> around
>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
> does
>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
> rather
>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
> witness
>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
> or
>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
> answer
>> them.

>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
> made
>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
> to
>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
> in
>> the
>> refill, with out filling anything?
>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>> Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
> having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>> refilling the pump?
>> Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>> --
>> --Dar
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 20:49:39 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:49:39 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <84648186EF6A42DAB3AADE363AE30C07@DianePC>
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Um... Most my dresses have a neckline that would not accommodate such a
placement!  *smile*

Also, the tubing I am now using is extremely short, and it would not
have enough give to leave there for long.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Bridgit,
It really doesn't add any bulk!
Just slip it in, in the middle and then  and it is so easy to access
once 
you are in the bathroom!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> How does the bra thing work?  Doesn't it bulge out enough?  I can't 
> imagine it not being noticeable, except maybe when wearing a sweat 
> shirt or baggy sweater.
>
> Sorry guys!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> When wearing a dress, I either carry the pump in my bra or attach it 
> to my pantyhose.
> Of course, I always go to the restroom to operate it! GRIN Diane
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump 
>>goes
>
>>in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a 
>>pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*  
>>I
>
>>usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to the 
>>back when I wear dresses.
>>
>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never 
>> had
>
>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>>
>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>>
>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was

>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>> everything.
>>
>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone 
>> fill
>
>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- 
>> just
>
>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is 
>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When

>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>>
>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The

>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a 
>> bathroom
>
>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no

>> matter what.  *smile*
>>
>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
>> answer them.
>>
>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>>
>>
>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything? Just like the Pin 
>> I'm using? Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>> refilling the pump?
>> Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 20:53:31 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:53:31 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me to
hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the cartridge
or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I don't have
to change them when out and about.

Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist band
which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get it!
*smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Don't you listen for beeps?
I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just a
thought.

Original message:
> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath

> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing 
> dresses.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
> echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would 
> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
> probably wouldn't even notice.

> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
> it.

> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
> and swimming without it falling off.

> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change

> the sets.

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
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>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it 
> up

>   to use the buttons?
>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>   Original message:
>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
> goes
>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a 
>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
> I
>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
> the
>> back when I wear dresses.

>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
> had
>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
> was
>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>> everything.

>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
> fill
>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
> just
>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
> not
>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
> people
>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
> around
>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
> does
>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
> rather
>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
> witness
>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
> or
>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
> answer
>> them.

>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
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> rg

>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
> made
>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
> to
>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
> in
>> the
>> refill, with out filling anything?
>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>> Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
> having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>> refilling the pump? Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 20:59:30 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:59:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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I don't know why, but I don't get hungry as often as most people.  I
think it is more a psychological thing since ever since my teens, I have
had busy schedules and learned to live on meals of fruit, veggies,
granola bars and the occasional meal replacement drink.

I do eat small meals throughout the day, usually the same fare.  I love
apples and peppers, and Kashi's granola bars are really good.

Trust me, I enjoy food just as much as the next person, but over time, I
think my stomach has shrunk since I don't consume much on a daily basis.

I do have the occasional pig-out, though, and it is glorious!  *smile*

Bridgit

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From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:08 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Oh me,
I have to have my foods, those shakes make me feel so hungry, they just 
don't do the trick for me.
Glad it works for you though.

Original message:
> I test before eating too, but I take insulin after eating so I can be 
> accurate with my carbs.  I also tend to run low so it has always been 
> better to eat before injecting insulin.

> I stick to a 1500 to 2000 calorie diet on average, and I do not eat 
> many carbs in a day anyway.  Since I was a teen, I have stuck to a 
> pretty rigid work-out schedule that includes cardio, toning and 
> stretching.  I try to do this everyday, but at least 4 times a week.

> And my weight has always ran on the low end too, but now that I am in 
> my 30's, I have noticed it takes more to maintain toning.

> In general, we watch what we eat around here, including the hubby, but

> from time to time, sinfully delicious food is tempting!  *smile*  Even

> when eating sweets or high carb foods, I still stick to a somewhat 
> normal portion.

> I actually am suppose to be consuming more calories lately, but I get 
> so busy, I don't take time to eat much.  I live on granola bars, 
> Glucerna bars and diet shakes like Slimfast.  My sugars stick pretty 
> normal, and with the pump, we can adjust accordingly, but I am trying 
> to eat more balanced meals.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
> echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:08 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me

> to take it before eating, not after eating.

> Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be 
> overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our 
> carbs, and exercise.

> I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I 
> know of, and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before

> I eat, and to check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.

> I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came

> out with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge

> at first but my numbers should go down.


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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late
> 80's)
>   I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>   suppose to eat more.

>   When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not
eat
>   became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale
after
>   meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a 
> pre-set
>   amount of insulin for the day.

>   The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin
after
>   eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of 
> insulin I
>   require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

>   So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating 
> (actually, I
>   usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super 
> rigid
>   eating habits.

>   I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around
a
>   relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>   prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

>   I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat
less
>   than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in 
> what I
>   could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

>   Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

>   Bridgit

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: 
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> rg

>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>   Thanks for sharing,
>   So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying 
> hard

>   to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>   you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I 
> take
>   care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>   though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>   better with this as well.

>   Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I
> do

>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
>> averages.

>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test

>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will
> still
>> run all over.

>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day
> so

>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set
> accordingly,

>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the
> rates

>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin,
> I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then
> deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I
> prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
>> without assistance.

>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
>> pancreas.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
> rg

>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you
> saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing
> well
>> if I understand correctly.

>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin
> pump

>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump,
> and
>>> I

>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you
> have

>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump,
> yeah,
>>>> I

>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney
> transplant

>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>> on a personal note:

>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother 
>>>> passed

>>>> away yesterday.

>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike
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>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
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>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson

> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwill
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>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
>>>>> new

>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the
> first

>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a

>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 21:09:54 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:09:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302181106.18964.28287@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP16A843831B9C6BA2C7B65FC4C00@phx.gbl>

With the pump, you would eat the same as you do without a pump.  You
just adjust your insulin according to your meal.

So if you eat 3 carb choices in a meal, you would dial the predetermined
amount of insulin per carb choice.  For example, I take 1 unit of
insulin per carb choice.  So if consuming 3 carb choices, I would
deliver 3 units of insulin.  If I had 5 carb choices, I would take 5
units of insulin.

It is not a matter of adjusting what you eat (unless this is something
you are suppose to work on) but it is a matter of adjusting both a basil
and bolus rate of insulin based on what you eat.

The basil pattern is the pre-set rates that deliver certain amounts of
insulin during the day.  For example, I get 0.5 units per hour between 2
AM and 6 AM, then it switches to 0.6.5 from 6 AM to 10 AM.  This kind of
balance goes on throughout the day.

The bolus is the insulin you deliver after eating carbs.  Based on how
your body processes carbs, your doctor determines what a carb choice is
for you.  I stick with the average 15 grams per carb.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


When I was at school getting a dog, one of the ladies had the pump, 
where she felt quite uncomfortable sharing anything.
I was interested in the beeps and what they all met.
I also thought she was new at it, so that was why she didn't want
questions. She had enough vision to tell what was happening. How to
adjust her meals and more. I would be afraid I would go hungry and that
scares me.

Original message:
> Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you 
> wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

> I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with me,

> and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap 
> while she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table 
> cloth on the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down 
> without pulling my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a 
> problem.  I did have a short length dress on that time.  It is not 
> something I will attempt again!  *smile*

> For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work 
> with most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We 
> should really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up

> to use the buttons? Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how 
> you do things.

> Original message:
>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump 
>> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks 
>> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
>> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it 
>> around to the back when I wear dresses.

>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never 
>> had

>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was

>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>> everything.

>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone 
>> fill

>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- 
>> just

>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is 
>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When

>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to 
>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The

>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a 
>> bathroom

>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no

>> matter what.  *smile*

>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
>> answer them.

>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything? Just like the Pin 
>> I'm using? Did you take this off at night?
>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
thinking
>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>> refilling the pump?
>> Thanks,
>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>> Thanks again.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 21:22:24 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:22:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302212224.20938.74173@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle.
Do I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me to
> hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the cartridge
> or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I don't have
> to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist band
> which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just a
> thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath

>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>> up

>>   to use the buttons?
>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>   Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks,
>>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
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>>> every sinner has a future

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 21:22:30 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:22:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302181835.15217.63537@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP101638CE656866D49118E21C4C00@phx.gbl>

Actually, I tend to ignore hunger pains!  *smile*  I am not the best
example here.

I have never heard of dropping during the cold.  Then again, I am always
cold!  *smile*

I tend to drop mid morning and during the early hours.  I also have to
watch it during physical activity, and my body responds quickly to
insulin.  When I do run high, I will drop within the hour, and it is not
unheard of for me to drop low within that hour.  I once was in the 300's
and dropped into the 50's after correcting with insulin-- it was an hour
later.

I had a sliding scale for corrections that was 1 unit of insulin for
every 50 units over 150, but we found I was dropping too low when I had
to correct, so it is now 1/2 a unit of insulin.

My advice, check often-- I check 8 times a day, at least-- and make sure
to eat enough carbs during meals.  Always carry items to treat low blood
sugars like juice and candy and glucose tabs.  I always have those
individual bottles of juice on hand to throw in my purse or bag along
with something like a granola bar.  You don't want to be out and about
and have nothing to treat a low with.

It make take time, but you and your doctor can watch for trends-- like
when you run low the most-- and you can adjust your insulin and eating.
This is why it is important to log readings.  If you have access to an
accessible computer, log them in a word or notepad document, or create
an Excel spreadsheet, this is what I do.  Then you don't have to worry
about having someone log them for you.

This is a crappy disease, but it is manageable, and liveable when you
follow the proper steps.  Technology and science are working hard to
make life easier and perhaps one day irradicate diabetes.

I have been diabetic for over 25-years and they keep saying a cure will
happen in my life time.  From their lips to God's ears!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:19 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Yes I will do this when we get to this part of life for me.
I'm very interested in what folks do then it isn't scary for me. Because
if I see you folks can do it, then I feel relaxed. I'm sure that is
silly, but that is how it is for me. Also when I get hungry, I get
hungry, you eat now, do you feel this way 
wearing the pump having everything running as smoothly as possible, for 
the time?
Do you have to worry about getting in the cold and dropping? that is
where I drop, and know it rite now when it happens. I either get so
thursty I could drink a river smile, or I can't seem to stay on track of
what I want to do. Thanks for being kind.

Original message:
> If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and 
> you can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

> Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with 
> itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has 
> been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a 
> low.

> I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose 
> tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night 
> especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, although

> for years I handled my lows on my own.

> Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you get

> low during the night.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share 
> your experiences? I'm quite interested.
> So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
> I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
> They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
> My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
> this is of course in the middle of the night. My morning numbers are
the
> highest than at night. I thought at first I had to blame what I ate,
> where I'm learning this
> isn't true.
> Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
> thinking I ate the wrong thing.
> Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything
> that happens when the numbers are high.
> Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

> Original message:
>> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while

>> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

>> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to 
>> what you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any 
>> more. Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you

>> cover yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
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>> .com>

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>>   Just interested.
>>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>>   refill, with out filling anything?
>>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>   Did you take this off at night?
>>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
> having
>>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>   refilling the pump?
>>   Thanks,
>>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>   Thanks again.
>>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email 
>> address.

>>   --
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>>   skype: dmgina23
>>     FB: dmgina
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>>   every saint has a past
>>   every sinner has a future

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 21:25:38 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:25:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302212538.21355.27144@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

I would like to talk to you more on behalf of this, so would you like 
to do this off list, and we wouldn't cludder list?
I feel I could ask you questions with out you biting my head off.
Thanks,
My email address is
dmgina at samobile.net
Thanks so much

Original message:
> With the pump, you would eat the same as you do without a pump.  You
> just adjust your insulin according to your meal.

> So if you eat 3 carb choices in a meal, you would dial the predetermined
> amount of insulin per carb choice.  For example, I take 1 unit of
> insulin per carb choice.  So if consuming 3 carb choices, I would
> deliver 3 units of insulin.  If I had 5 carb choices, I would take 5
> units of insulin.

> It is not a matter of adjusting what you eat (unless this is something
> you are suppose to work on) but it is a matter of adjusting both a basil
> and bolus rate of insulin based on what you eat.

> The basil pattern is the pre-set rates that deliver certain amounts of
> insulin during the day.  For example, I get 0.5 units per hour between 2
> AM and 6 AM, then it switches to 0.6.5 from 6 AM to 10 AM.  This kind of
> balance goes on throughout the day.

> The bolus is the insulin you deliver after eating carbs.  Based on how
> your body processes carbs, your doctor determines what a carb choice is
> for you.  I stick with the average 15 grams per carb.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> When I was at school getting a dog, one of the ladies had the pump,
> where she felt quite uncomfortable sharing anything.
> I was interested in the beeps and what they all met.
> I also thought she was new at it, so that was why she didn't want
> questions. She had enough vision to tell what was happening. How to
> adjust her meals and more. I would be afraid I would go hungry and that
> scares me.

> Original message:
>> Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you
>> wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

>> I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with me,

>> and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap
>> while she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table
>> cloth on the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down
>> without pulling my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a
>> problem.  I did have a short length dress on that time.  It is not
>> something I will attempt again!  *smile*

>> For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work
>> with most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We
>> should really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it up

>> to use the buttons? Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how
>> you do things.

>> Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks
>>> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
>>> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it
>>> around to the back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>>> had

>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one was

>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill

>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just

>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When

>>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The

>>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the
>>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to
>>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't
>>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a
>>> bathroom

>>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do no

>>> matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the
>>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can
>>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything? Just like the Pin
>>> I'm using? Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>> refilling the pump?
>>> Thanks,
>>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

> --
> --Dar
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>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  2 21:29:48 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:29:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110302212948.21446.96311@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

When I asked to test four times a day, my doctor was fine with it, but 
the lady who I saw the diabetic coordinator thought that was wrong.
Don't test at noon she says, and why test at bed time.
You can't do anything about it anyway.
I went to the doctor where he got quite upset with her for giving me 
this information.
I told him I was polite and was going to do it Dars way anyway.
The way I was taught when I became a diabetic.
Yes I got frightened with this lady, and didn't want to go back.

Original message:
> Actually, I tend to ignore hunger pains!  *smile*  I am not the best
> example here.

> I have never heard of dropping during the cold.  Then again, I am always
> cold!  *smile*

> I tend to drop mid morning and during the early hours.  I also have to
> watch it during physical activity, and my body responds quickly to
> insulin.  When I do run high, I will drop within the hour, and it is not
> unheard of for me to drop low within that hour.  I once was in the 300's
> and dropped into the 50's after correcting with insulin-- it was an hour
> later.

> I had a sliding scale for corrections that was 1 unit of insulin for
> every 50 units over 150, but we found I was dropping too low when I had
> to correct, so it is now 1/2 a unit of insulin.

> My advice, check often-- I check 8 times a day, at least-- and make sure
> to eat enough carbs during meals.  Always carry items to treat low blood
> sugars like juice and candy and glucose tabs.  I always have those
> individual bottles of juice on hand to throw in my purse or bag along
> with something like a granola bar.  You don't want to be out and about
> and have nothing to treat a low with.

> It make take time, but you and your doctor can watch for trends-- like
> when you run low the most-- and you can adjust your insulin and eating.
> This is why it is important to log readings.  If you have access to an
> accessible computer, log them in a word or notepad document, or create
> an Excel spreadsheet, this is what I do.  Then you don't have to worry
> about having someone log them for you.

> This is a crappy disease, but it is manageable, and liveable when you
> follow the proper steps.  Technology and science are working hard to
> make life easier and perhaps one day irradicate diabetes.

> I have been diabetic for over 25-years and they keep saying a cure will
> happen in my life time.  From their lips to God's ears!  *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Yes I will do this when we get to this part of life for me.
> I'm very interested in what folks do then it isn't scary for me. Because
> if I see you folks can do it, then I feel relaxed. I'm sure that is
> silly, but that is how it is for me. Also when I get hungry, I get
> hungry, you eat now, do you feel this way
> wearing the pump having everything running as smoothly as possible, for
> the time?
> Do you have to worry about getting in the cold and dropping? that is
> where I drop, and know it rite now when it happens. I either get so
> thursty I could drink a river smile, or I can't seem to stay on track of
> what I want to do. Thanks for being kind.

> Original message:
>> If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and
>> you can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

>> Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with
>> itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has
>> been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a
>> low.

>> I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose
>> tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night
>> especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, although

>> for years I handled my lows on my own.

>> Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you get

>> low during the night.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share
>> your experiences? I'm quite interested.
>> So far I am on the pills and the shot before the meal.
>> I have been so scared to take a shot before bedtime.
>> They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
>> My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
>> this is of course in the middle of the night. My morning numbers are
> the
>> highest than at night. I thought at first I had to blame what I ate,
>> where I'm learning this
>> isn't true.
>> Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
>> thinking I ate the wrong thing.
>> Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything
>> that happens when the numbers are high.
>> Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off while

>>> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

>>> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to
>>> what you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any
>>> more. Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much you

>>> cover yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>>> l
>>> .com>

>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org

>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> CST-1018299-10
>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>>>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>>>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>>>   Just interested.
>>>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>>>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>>>   refill, with out filling anything?
>>>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>   Did you take this off at night?
>>>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>   refilling the pump?
>>>   Thanks,
>>>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>>   Thanks again.
>>>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email
>>> address.

>>>   --
>>>   --Dar
>>>   skype: dmgina23
>>>     FB: dmgina
>>>   www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>   every saint has a past
>>>   every sinner has a future

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 21:30:15 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:30:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302212224.20938.74173@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP559D681BE5C7126E4D594CC4C00@phx.gbl>

No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me 
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>   to use the buttons?
>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>   Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 21:33:20 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:33:20 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302212538.21355.27144@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP89B33991D43F50C403A932C4C00@phx.gbl>

I am welcome to off-list emails.  I apologize if you felt I was biting
anyone's head off, this was not my intention.  I simply was answering
your question about being nervous about not eating.  I am sorry if you
felt my tone was abrasive-- again, this was not my intention.

Feel free to email me at bpollpeter at hotmail.com

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:26 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I would like to talk to you more on behalf of this, so would you like 
to do this off list, and we wouldn't cludder list?
I feel I could ask you questions with out you biting my head off.
Thanks, My email address is dmgina at samobile.net Thanks so much

Original message:
> With the pump, you would eat the same as you do without a pump.  You 
> just adjust your insulin according to your meal.

> So if you eat 3 carb choices in a meal, you would dial the 
> predetermined amount of insulin per carb choice.  For example, I take 
> 1 unit of insulin per carb choice.  So if consuming 3 carb choices, I 
> would deliver 3 units of insulin.  If I had 5 carb choices, I would 
> take 5 units of insulin.

> It is not a matter of adjusting what you eat (unless this is something

> you are suppose to work on) but it is a matter of adjusting both a 
> basil and bolus rate of insulin based on what you eat.

> The basil pattern is the pre-set rates that deliver certain amounts of

> insulin during the day.  For example, I get 0.5 units per hour between

> 2 AM and 6 AM, then it switches to 0.6.5 from 6 AM to 10 AM.  This 
> kind of balance goes on throughout the day.

> The bolus is the insulin you deliver after eating carbs.  Based on how

> your body processes carbs, your doctor determines what a carb choice 
> is for you.  I stick with the average 15 grams per carb.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> When I was at school getting a dog, one of the ladies had the pump, 
> where she felt quite uncomfortable sharing anything. I was interested 
> in the beeps and what they all met. I also thought she was new at it, 
> so that was why she didn't want questions. She had enough vision to 
> tell what was happening. How to adjust her meals and more. I would be 
> afraid I would go hungry and that scares me.

> Original message:
>> Yes, so I go to a bathroom when needing to dial something up, but you

>> wouldn't have to spend much time doing this.

>> I did try, once, to bring it up during a banquet.  My mom was with 
>> me,

>> and we had this whole thing set up.  I held my napkin over my lap 
>> while she kept an eye on things, and of course there was a long table

>> cloth on the table.  I was able to unhook it and let it slip down 
>> without pulling my dress up, but getting it back on was a bit of a 
>> problem.  I did have a short length dress on that time.  It is not 
>> something I will attempt again!  *smile*

>> For my wedding, I attached it to my garter, but this does not work 
>> with most dresses since we no longer wear full, flouncy skirts.  We 
>> should really bring poodle skirts back!  *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:19 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it 
>> up

>> to use the buttons? Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how 
>> you do things.

>> Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump 
>>> goes in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks 
>>> like a pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
>>> *smile*  I usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it 
>>> around to the back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never 
>>> had

>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one 
>>> was

>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone 
>>> fill

>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least-- 
>>> just

>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is

>>> not distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  
>>> When

>>> people do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know 
>>> around what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  
>>> The

>>> pump does not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the 
>>> cartridges is rather simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to 
>>> install a cartridge in public, but at this point in life, I don't 
>>> really care if people witness this stuff.  I use to go into a 
>>> bathroom

>>> stall to give myself shots or test, but now I do what I need to do 
>>> no

>>> matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to 
>>> answer them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or 
>>> made an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the 
>>> pump to get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can 
>>> just put in the refill, with out filling anything? Just like the Pin

>>> I'm using? Did you take this off at night? Do you try to fill your 
>>> pump at home so you are not caught out having to do this, and the 
>>> pump makes a sound that would scare folks
> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks,
>>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>> --
>> --Dar
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 21:43:56 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:43:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302212948.21446.96311@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP789D83FD9A6CC6EF231C80C4C00@phx.gbl>

Wow, that is insane.  Are you type 1 or 2?  As a type 1, I have always
been advised to test at least 6 times a day.

Testing before noon is a good idea especially if you eat at that time,
and testing before bed is vital because you want to know what you are
before resting, and this way you can anticipate any problems-- both high
or lows.

Good for you for not following up with this practitioner.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:30 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


When I asked to test four times a day, my doctor was fine with it, but 
the lady who I saw the diabetic coordinator thought that was wrong.
Don't test at noon she says, and why test at bed time. You can't do
anything about it anyway. I went to the doctor where he got quite upset
with her for giving me 
this information.
I told him I was polite and was going to do it Dars way anyway. The way
I was taught when I became a diabetic. Yes I got frightened with this
lady, and didn't want to go back.

Original message:
> Actually, I tend to ignore hunger pains!  *smile*  I am not the best 
> example here.

> I have never heard of dropping during the cold.  Then again, I am 
> always cold!  *smile*

> I tend to drop mid morning and during the early hours.  I also have to

> watch it during physical activity, and my body responds quickly to 
> insulin.  When I do run high, I will drop within the hour, and it is 
> not unheard of for me to drop low within that hour.  I once was in the

> 300's and dropped into the 50's after correcting with insulin-- it was

> an hour later.

> I had a sliding scale for corrections that was 1 unit of insulin for 
> every 50 units over 150, but we found I was dropping too low when I 
> had to correct, so it is now 1/2 a unit of insulin.

> My advice, check often-- I check 8 times a day, at least-- and make 
> sure to eat enough carbs during meals.  Always carry items to treat 
> low blood sugars like juice and candy and glucose tabs.  I always have

> those individual bottles of juice on hand to throw in my purse or bag 
> along with something like a granola bar.  You don't want to be out and

> about and have nothing to treat a low with.

> It make take time, but you and your doctor can watch for trends-- like

> when you run low the most-- and you can adjust your insulin and 
> eating. This is why it is important to log readings.  If you have 
> access to an accessible computer, log them in a word or notepad 
> document, or create an Excel spreadsheet, this is what I do.  Then you

> don't have to worry about having someone log them for you.

> This is a crappy disease, but it is manageable, and liveable when you 
> follow the proper steps.  Technology and science are working hard to 
> make life easier and perhaps one day irradicate diabetes.

> I have been diabetic for over 25-years and they keep saying a cure 
> will happen in my life time.  From their lips to God's ears!  *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Yes I will do this when we get to this part of life for me. I'm very 
> interested in what folks do then it isn't scary for me. Because if I 
> see you folks can do it, then I feel relaxed. I'm sure that is silly, 
> but that is how it is for me. Also when I get hungry, I get hungry, 
> you eat now, do you feel this way wearing the pump having everything 
> running as smoothly as possible, for the time?
> Do you have to worry about getting in the cold and dropping? that is
> where I drop, and know it rite now when it happens. I either get so
> thursty I could drink a river smile, or I can't seem to stay on track
of
> what I want to do. Thanks for being kind.

> Original message:
>> If your doctor prescribes insulin, I would follow their orders, and 
>> you can watch trends that can be adjusted then.

>> Having had diabetes for over 25-years, my body is pretty intuned with

>> itself.  For years now, I have woke up during a low at night.  It has

>> been since I was a little kid that someone had to wake me up due to a

>> low.

>> I keep stuff on hand right by the bed-- juice, candy bars, glucose 
>> tablets.  I also will wake my husband up if I am low during the night

>> especially if I feel it is too low to take care of on my own, 
>> although

>> for years I handled my lows on my own.

>> Work with your med staff for prevention and also what to do if you 
>> get

>> low during the night.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:27 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Since you are just learning how to use this, pump, would you share 
>> your experiences? I'm quite interested. So far I am on the pills and 
>> the shot before the meal. I have been so scared to take a shot before

>> bedtime. They would have to talk turkey before I would do this.
>> My big fear is this, if I get low and need help what do I do for me.
>> this is of course in the middle of the night. My morning numbers are
> the
>> highest than at night. I thought at first I had to blame what I ate, 
>> where I'm learning this isn't true.
>> Not always, or I would blame my snack before bedtime.
>> thinking I ate the wrong thing.
>> Not always true, I need to learn not to blame myself for everything
>> that happens when the numbers are high.
>> Keep up the good work, I know you will get this.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar, the whole thing with the pump, is that you can take it off 
>>> while

>>> you take a shower, and exercise or go swimming.

>>> But you wear it 24/7 it is continuous flow of insulin, similar to 
>>> what you body is suppose to do, that way you do not need Lantus any 
>>> more. Then when you eat, you check before eating to know how much 
>>> you

>>> cover yourself it is to or not to give any if it is to low.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:45 AM
>>>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>   Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>   I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them,
>>>   Or made an inside pocket to carry it.
>>>   Just interested.
>>>   How easy is the pump to get to.
>>>   Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put in the
>>>   refill, with out filling anything?
>>>   Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>   Did you take this off at night?
>>>   Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>>   to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>>   you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>   refilling the pump?
>>>   Thanks,
>>>   If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>>   Thanks again.
>>>   dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email 
>>> address.

>>>   --
>>>   --Dar
>>>   skype: dmgina23
>>>     FB: dmgina
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 22:34:53 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:34:53 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP19014199709CF60CFE0DBBDC4C00@phx.gbl>
References: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
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Wow! I have never gone away from wherever I am to operate my pump. I 
wore my Disetronic pump in my bra. The buttons on that pump are 
designed to be felt through clothing so it was easy. Now I wear my 
Cozmo around my waste. There is a company called Unique Accessories 
that makes all sorts of things for wearing pumps, everything from tea 
shirts, pajamas, things that go around arms and legs and so on. I 
have something called a Waist It. It is a soft band of cloth with 
velcro on it. I just wrap it around my waste. It has a soft pocket 
into which the pump fits. It goes nicely with pants or dresses. I 
also tend to use the shorter tubing so there's less of it to fuss 
with. I don't tape anything down at all, just stuff it down in 
clothing. And many of the newer pumps, including the Prodigy now 
feature remotes. So when that comes out, there will not be any need 
to fish out a pump and play with menus. I frankly don't know who 
thought menus were a good idea in something you try to hide in 
clothing anyway. At least my Cozmo, and also the Animas has a nice 
quick button on the side which can be felt through clothing. I set 
that button so that each press is 5 grams of carbs for me. This way 
if I'm guessing anyway, like at a restaurant, I just push the button 
through my clothes and off I go.
And my diet is much less restrictive as well.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 22:17:21 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:17:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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Oh I'm with you here, Bridget. When I was first diagnosed, I got the 
good old, can't your husband do it for you, routine. No way! And I 
also agree that we shouldn't have to be declaired perfect before we 
help each other either. <grin.> That's how we'll all get through 
this, isn't it. I too have a second basal rate for those times when 
I'm on Prednisone for the RA. And it sure is easier than sorting it 
all out manually. <grin.>
I'm really curious to see how the Prodigy IQ will calculate the on 
board insulin. It's one of the big differences between pumps that are out now.

Veronica
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Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
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877-607-6407




From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 22:39:38 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:39:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <84648186EF6A42DAB3AADE363AE30C07@DianePC>
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Well, the Animas is just a little bit skinnier than the Cozmo. I 
tried putting it in the middle and it didn't work so well. You can 
actually buy something called a bra pocket that velcros inside a 
strap and holds the pump nicely. But the Cozmo just feels too heavy 
to ride up there. It was great for the old H-Tron though. When I was 
concerned about the look, then that pump would go around my waist. 
But I must say, I am looking forward to no tubing. Kind of cool, 
really. Just hope the part we insert isn't so fat that it smacks into 
everything like the Pod does. Can't wait to find out though. <grin.>

Veronica

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 22:44:08 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:44:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal><BLU0-SMTP19014199709CF60CFE0DBBDC4C00@phx.gbl>
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what is the prodigy now?

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 5:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Wow! I have never gone away from wherever I am to operate my pump. I 
  wore my Disetronic pump in my bra. The buttons on that pump are 
  designed to be felt through clothing so it was easy. Now I wear my 
  Cozmo around my waste. There is a company called Unique Accessories 
  that makes all sorts of things for wearing pumps, everything from tea 
  shirts, pajamas, things that go around arms and legs and so on. I 
  have something called a Waist It. It is a soft band of cloth with 
  velcro on it. I just wrap it around my waste. It has a soft pocket 
  into which the pump fits. It goes nicely with pants or dresses. I 
  also tend to use the shorter tubing so there's less of it to fuss 
  with. I don't tape anything down at all, just stuff it down in 
  clothing. And many of the newer pumps, including the Prodigy now 
  feature remotes. So when that comes out, there will not be any need 
  to fish out a pump and play with menus. I frankly don't know who 
  thought menus were a good idea in something you try to hide in 
  clothing anyway. At least my Cozmo, and also the Animas has a nice 
  quick button on the side which can be felt through clothing. I set 
  that button so that each press is 5 grams of carbs for me. This way 
  if I'm guessing anyway, like at a restaurant, I just push the button 
  through my clothes and off I go.
  And my diet is much less restrictive as well.

  Veronica
  We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
  Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
  http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com<http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com/>
  Veronica Elsea, Owner
  Laurel Creek Music Designs
  Santa Cruz, California
  877-607-6407


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 22:45:34 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:45:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal><BLU0-SMTP19014199709CF60CFE0DBBDC4C00@phx.gbl>
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Veronica can you post the e-mail for Unique Accessories please.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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Member of NACTA.com
Member of ASTA.org

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 5:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Wow! I have never gone away from wherever I am to operate my pump. I 
  wore my Disetronic pump in my bra. The buttons on that pump are 
  designed to be felt through clothing so it was easy. Now I wear my 
  Cozmo around my waste. There is a company called Unique Accessories 
  that makes all sorts of things for wearing pumps, everything from tea 
  shirts, pajamas, things that go around arms and legs and so on. I 
  have something called a Waist It. It is a soft band of cloth with 
  velcro on it. I just wrap it around my waste. It has a soft pocket 
  into which the pump fits. It goes nicely with pants or dresses. I 
  also tend to use the shorter tubing so there's less of it to fuss 
  with. I don't tape anything down at all, just stuff it down in 
  clothing. And many of the newer pumps, including the Prodigy now 
  feature remotes. So when that comes out, there will not be any need 
  to fish out a pump and play with menus. I frankly don't know who 
  thought menus were a good idea in something you try to hide in 
  clothing anyway. At least my Cozmo, and also the Animas has a nice 
  quick button on the side which can be felt through clothing. I set 
  that button so that each press is 5 grams of carbs for me. This way 
  if I'm guessing anyway, like at a restaurant, I just push the button 
  through my clothes and off I go.
  And my diet is much less restrictive as well.

  Veronica
  We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
  Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
  http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com<http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com/>
  Veronica Elsea, Owner
  Laurel Creek Music Designs
  Santa Cruz, California
  877-607-6407


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 22:51:37 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:51:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP789D83FD9A6CC6EF231C80C4C00@phx.gbl>
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Good grief! Regardless of what type you are, any person should be 
able to test as much as he or she wants. Like I said, good grief!
And for me, these days I take the pump off when I shower, but I 
didn't always even do this. Every once in awhile the beeps are a bit 
tricky to hear in a noisy place but I usually end up just leaning 
down to meet the pump where it is. <grin.> I'm lazy. I'm not leaving! 
Hahahahaha!
And the best thing about the pump is that if your basals are set 
correctly, eating truly becomes something you do when you want to do 
it because you don't have long acting insulin in there surprising 
you. Of course, sometimes exercise hits you differently, stress 
happens and life is what it is, but if lunch is two hours late like 
it is today, no big deal. If you want to go out and you run into 
someone who asks you to join them for a meal or snack, your pump is 
with you and you can just go do that too. The freedom and flexibility 
is incredible!
The only thing you have to watch with a pump is that if there's a 
problem with the cannula, which is the part that goes in your body, 
your BG can go up very quickly. That's why testing is so important on a pump.
Only once when getting out of bed did I knock out a cannula. My dog 
came up to give me a very enthusiastic good morning and just caught 
her paw in the tubing. Out it came. Oops! I just replaced the cannula 
and went on with my day. <grin.>

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  2 23:16:27 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:16:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <COL0-MC2-F1585SkbDU00049978@col0-mc2-f15.Col0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1670AF930DF13970CD6F0F8C4C00@phx.gbl>

When I wear a dress and have it tucked underneath the dress and to the
back, is the only situation where I need to go to a bathroom or
something to deliver a bolus.  And this is only because I need to hike
my dress up to retrieve the pump.  Otherwise, I do it right where I am.

I completely agree with what you say about the flexibility.  It really
is similar to how non-diabetics live, with the exception they do not
have to test.

We get closer to better lives every day.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Good grief! Regardless of what type you are, any person should be 
able to test as much as he or she wants. Like I said, good grief! And
for me, these days I take the pump off when I shower, but I 
didn't always even do this. Every once in awhile the beeps are a bit 
tricky to hear in a noisy place but I usually end up just leaning 
down to meet the pump where it is. <grin.> I'm lazy. I'm not leaving! 
Hahahahaha!
And the best thing about the pump is that if your basals are set 
correctly, eating truly becomes something you do when you want to do 
it because you don't have long acting insulin in there surprising 
you. Of course, sometimes exercise hits you differently, stress 
happens and life is what it is, but if lunch is two hours late like 
it is today, no big deal. If you want to go out and you run into 
someone who asks you to join them for a meal or snack, your pump is 
with you and you can just go do that too. The freedom and flexibility 
is incredible!
The only thing you have to watch with a pump is that if there's a 
problem with the cannula, which is the part that goes in your body, 
your BG can go up very quickly. That's why testing is so important on a
pump. Only once when getting out of bed did I knock out a cannula. My
dog 
came up to give me a very enthusiastic good morning and just caught 
her paw in the tubing. Out it came. Oops! I just replaced the cannula 
and went on with my day. <grin.>

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar  2 23:58:17 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:58:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds8617FB622151DB83513ECA1C00@phx.gbl>
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Cheryl and others,
Unique Accessories makes items for insulin pump wearers and items for 
tiny dogs. The direct link for the insulin pump accessories is:
http://www.uniaccs.com/categories.asp?id=2
You can also call them at 800-831-8929. They do have a lot of fun 
stuff to check out. I actually kind of laugh and say that most of the 
cases that come with these pumps must have been designed by men. 
<grin.> I like soft, comfy, out of the way stuff for carrying my 
pump. <grin.> Hope this helps.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Thu Mar  3 00:10:21 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:10:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP559D681BE5C7126E4D594CC4C00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <179944.59896.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would kill you.
Debbie
--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM


No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me 
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>> l
>> .c
>> om>

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>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>???--
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Thu Mar  3 00:24:00 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:24:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
In-Reply-To: <20110302212224.20938.74173@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <618383.73609.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
Debbie

--- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:


From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle.
Do I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me to
> hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the cartridge
> or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I don't have
> to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist band
> which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just a
> thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
>> .c
>> om>

>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org

>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> CST-1018299-10
>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>> up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks,
>>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>???--
>>???--Dar
>>???skype: dmgina23
>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>???every saint has a past
>>???every sinner has a future

>>???Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.? Visit
>>???www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
>> accessibility anywhere.


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> skype: dmgina23
>???FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 00:25:32 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:25:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
In-Reply-To: <179944.59896.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP170AE31A599E4C185059195C4C30@phx.gbl>

Debbie,

Not sure what you mean.

The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.

And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
easy as detaching a plug from the wall.

I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
too.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?



what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
kill you. Debbie
--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM


No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>> l
>> .c
>> om>

>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org

>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
>> CST-1018299-10
>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
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>>> every sinner has a future

>>???--
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 00:26:49 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:26:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
In-Reply-To: <618383.73609.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP195E98E2C8DE0C0E13B711FC4C30@phx.gbl>

Well, most insurance providers cover the cost so not sure, but guess it
would be the insulin, cartridges and infusion sets.

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?


what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
Debbie

--- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:


From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time one
must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose what
ever it is called back on the unit? I'm so proud of you all of you for
giving this a swell try. I hope in town Billings, I will have someone
who would have the knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
the first time. Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor
agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me 
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>> l
>> .c
>> om>

>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org

>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel  
>>CST-1018299-10
>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>>up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>???--
>>???--Dar
>>???skype: dmgina23
>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>???every saint has a past
>>???every sinner has a future

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>>???www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about  
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From jlv810g at aol.com  Thu Mar  3 00:34:02 2011
From: jlv810g at aol.com (tom)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:34:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP170AE31A599E4C185059195C4C30@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP170AE31A599E4C185059195C4C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CDA751D4157BD0-1394-51DE@webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>


 

 Thank you for responding..............This is the best news!


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, Mar 2, 2011 7:26 pm
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?


Debbie,



Not sure what you mean.



The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.

Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established

by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.



And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as

easy as detaching a plug from the wall.



I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the

best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this

too.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks

Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM

To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?







what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would

kill you. Debbie

--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:





From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>

Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM





No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from

whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.



Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then

connects to a set attached to your body.



The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps

exercise.



The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,

crowded areas.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina

Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM

To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump





ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do

I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 

one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 

what ever it is called back on the unit?

I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.

I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 

knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.

Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 

the first time.

Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.



Original message:

> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me

> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.



> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I



> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.



> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the

> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 

> don't have to change them when out and about.



> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist

> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get



> it!

> *smile*



> Bridgit



> -----Original Message-----

> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina

> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM

> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org

> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump





> Don't you listen for beeps?

> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just



> a thought.



> Original message:

>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 

>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 

>> underneath



>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing



>> dresses.



>> Bridgit



>> -----Original Message-----

>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 

>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 

>> echevarria

>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM

>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump





>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 

>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.



>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 

>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would



>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 

>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 

>> probably wouldn't even notice.



>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 

>> it.



>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 

>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 

>> and swimming without it falling off.



>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 

>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 

>> change



>> the sets.



>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!



>> Cheryl Echevarria

>> CD-10646 

>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>

>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 

>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave

>> l

>> .c

>> om>



>> Member of NACTA.com

>> Member of ASTA.org



>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 

>> CST-1018299-10

>>   ----- Original Message -----

>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>

>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>

>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM

>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump





>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it



>> up



>>   to use the buttons?

>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.



>>   Original message:

>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump

>> goes

>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a



>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*

>> I

>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to

>> the

>>> back when I wear dresses.



>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never

>> had

>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.



>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 

>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*



>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one

>> was

>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 

>>> everything.



>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone

>> fill

>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--

>> just

>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is

>> not

>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When

>> people

>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.



>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to



>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know

>> around

>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump

>> does

>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is

>> rather

>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 

>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people

>> witness

>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots

>> or

>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*



>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to

>> answer

>>> them.



>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>



>>> Bridgit



>>> -----Original Message-----

>>> From:

>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.

>> o

>> rg



>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina

>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM

>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>

>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump





>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?

>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or

>> made

>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump

>> to

>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put

>> in

>>> the

>>> refill, with out filling anything?

>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?

>>> Did you take this off at night?

>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out

>> having

>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks

>> thinking

>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 

>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 

>>> you sure can. Thanks again.

>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.



>>> --

>>> --Dar

>>> skype: dmgina23

>>>   FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>

>>> every saint has a past

>>> every sinner has a future



>>   --

>>   --Dar

>>   skype: dmgina23

>>     FB: dmgina

>>   www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 01:09:31 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:09:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <20110302171846.14514.29802@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal><BLU0-SMTP19014199709CF60CFE0DBBDC4C00@phx.gbl><SNT0-MC1-F373ww3FID0021cde9@SNT0-MC1-F37.Snt0.hotmail.com><BLU162-ds8617FB622151DB83513ECA1C00@phx.gbl>
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yes the insulin pump does delivery continuously, minute drops similar to what our body produces which is called basal, the Bollus is given before a meal or a larger amount it there is not enough in your system at that time.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Cheryl and others,
  Unique Accessories makes items for insulin pump wearers and items for 
  tiny dogs. The direct link for the insulin pump accessories is:
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  You can also call them at 800-831-8929. They do have a lot of fun 
  stuff to check out. I actually kind of laugh and say that most of the 
  cases that come with these pumps must have been designed by men. 
  <grin.> I like soft, comfy, out of the way stuff for carrying my 
  pump. <grin.> Hope this helps.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 02:40:56 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:40:56 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what the
body does.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?

Debbie,

Not sure what you mean.

The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.

And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
easy as detaching a plug from the wall.

I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
too.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?



what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
kill you. Debbie
--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM


No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 03:16:58 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:16:58 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
earlier rather than later.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since I
had to go on Dialysis.

They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow doctors
orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.

Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have high
blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.

Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.

Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part of
DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these questions,
they all affect us.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
  diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
  you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
  type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
  do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
  from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
  pump.

  Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
  pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
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  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


  It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they 
  let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping 
  numbers down.
  I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
  a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a 
  good range.
  If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't 
  have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
  The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
  you will do well, keep up the swell work.

  Original message:
  > I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

  > for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am 
  > doing.

  > I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

  > But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
  > with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a 
  > little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
  the 
  > pump for about 4 years.

  > Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
  > educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows 
  > me already and what I can handle and not.

  > the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

  > and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to 
  > change
  > the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
  was 
  > hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
  nature to me.

  > I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

  > I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
  > have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it, 
  > and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you 
  > need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
  the 
  > training sessions with you.

  > Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

  > If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

  > in it.

  > Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in 
  > range
  > numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also 
  > you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if 
  > you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

  > is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would 
  > with a needle.

  > Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
  > done many of times.

  > I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
  > user from the needle.

  > You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
  > not need lantus when you use the pump either.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
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  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >   Bridgit:

  >   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
  acknowledge
  >   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
  dealing with
  >   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
  who do
  >   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
  perhaps a
  >   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
  incentive
  >   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
  This
  >   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
  Technology
  >   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

  >   Mike Freeman


  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From:
  >
 
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  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
  Pollpeter
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

  >   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
  >   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
  >   pumps.

  >   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
  conferences, or
  >   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

  >   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
  can
  >   certainly produce an insulin pump.

  >   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

  >   Bridgit P

  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From:
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  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
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  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



  >    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
  >   threashhold.








  >   -----Original Message-----
  >   From: Mike Freeman
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  >
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  >   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >   Bonna:



  >   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
  >   overly-optimistic re

  >   release dates.



  >   Mike Freeman

  >   sent from my iPhone





  >   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
  >
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  >   wrote:





  >> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
  >> talking

  >   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
  of
  >   this

  >   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
  the
  >   blind

  >   diabetic?

  >> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

  >> Bonna Williamson



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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 03:23:27 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:23:27 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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Cheryl:

You are right:  generally, the recommendation is to shoot up before a meal.
However, there are some circumstances wherein shooting up immediately after
a meal is OK, at least when using rapid-acting insulin.  Administering
insulin to very small children comes to mind where one doesn't know how much
those finicky eaters are going to schlep down.  Sounds like Bridgit doesn't
eat so much all at once that her bg goes through the roof before she
boluses.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:08 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me to
take it before eating, not after eating.

Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be
overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our carbs,
and exercise.

I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know of,
and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat, and to
check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.

I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came out
with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge at first
but my numbers should go down.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
  I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
  suppose to eat more.

  When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
  became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
  meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
  amount of insulin for the day.

  The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
  eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
  require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

  So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
  usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
  eating habits.

  I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
  relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
  prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

  I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
  than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
  could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

  Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
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  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
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  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  Thanks for sharing,
  So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
  to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
  you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
  care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
  though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
  better with this as well.

  Original message:
  > When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

  > not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

  > On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
  > have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
  > averages.

  > Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test 
  > regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
  > with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
  > pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still 
  > run all over.

  > See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

  > if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

  > and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

  > as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I 
  > now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
  > ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

  > I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver 
  > my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

  > A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
  > cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer 
  > to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
  > bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
  > without assistance.

  > This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
  > pancreas.

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From:
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  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
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  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  > When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying. 
  > Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well 
  > if I understand correctly.

  > Original message:
  >> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

  >> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and 
  >> I

  >> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

  >> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

  >> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From:
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  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
  >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
  >> I know you will catch on just fine.

  >> Original message:
  >>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, 
  >>> I

  >>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

  >>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

  >>> it should be more under control now.

  >>> on a personal note:

  >>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother 
  >>> passed

  >>> away yesterday.

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  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


  >>>   Bonna:

  >>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
  >>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

  >>>   Mike Freeman
  >>>   sent from my iPhone


  >>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
  >>>
<bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
@redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:


  >>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
  >>>> new

  >>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

  >>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
  >>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
  >>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

  >>>> _______________________________________________
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  >>>>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 03:28:21 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:28:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
Message-ID: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
Does this matter where your a one c is?
Even if it is good?
I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this ccancer?

Original message:
> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
> earlier rather than later.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since I
> had to go on Dialysis.

> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow doctors
> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.

> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have high
> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.

> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.

> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part of
> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these questions,
> they all affect us.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>   pump.

>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

>   Bridgit

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From:
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>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>   numbers down.
>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>   good range.
>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.

>   Original message:
>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>> doing.

>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>   the
>> pump for about 4 years.

>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>> me already and what I can handle and not.

>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>> change
>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>   was
>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>   nature to me.

>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>   the
>> training sessions with you.

>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

>> in it.

>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>> range
>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>> with a needle.

>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>> done many of times.

>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>> user from the needle.

>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bridgit:

>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>   acknowledge
>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>   dealing with
>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>   who do
>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>   perhaps a
>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>   incentive
>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>   This
>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>   Technology
>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>>   Mike Freeman


>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:


> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
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>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>   Pollpeter
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>   pumps.

>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>   conferences, or
>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>   can
>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>>   Bridgit P

>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:


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> rg>

>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>   To:
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>   threashhold.








>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From: Mike Freeman
> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
> j at panix.com>>>
>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bonna:



>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>   overly-optimistic re

>>   release dates.



>>   Mike Freeman

>>   sent from my iPhone





>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson

> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>   wrote:





>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>> talking

>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>   of
>>   this

>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>   the
>>   blind

>>   diabetic?

>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

>>> Bonna Williamson



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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 03:35:04 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:35:04 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.

Mike


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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
suppose to eat more.

When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
amount of insulin for the day.

The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
eating habits.

I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

Bridgit

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Thanks for sharing,
So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
better with this as well.

Original message:
> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's 
> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
> averages.

> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test 
> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still 
> run all over.

> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I 
> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver 
> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one 
> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer 
> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
> without assistance.

> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning 
> pancreas.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying. 
> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well 
> if I understand correctly.

> Original message:
>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and 
>> I

>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>> Original message:
>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, 
>>> I

>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>> it should be more under control now.

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>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bonna:

>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
>>>> new

>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 04:00:32 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:00:32 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
In-Reply-To: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
References: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com>

Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff is
a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor tells
you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another doctor
if you can.

I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might have
missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep taking
it.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 7:28 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
Does this matter where your a one c is?
Even if it is good?
I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this ccancer?

Original message:
> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
> earlier rather than later.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since
I
> had to go on Dialysis.

> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
doctors
> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.

> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
high
> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.

> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.

> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part
of
> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
questions,
> they all affect us.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>   pump.

>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

>   Bridgit

>   -----Original Message-----
>   From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>   numbers down.
>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>   good range.
>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.

>   Original message:
>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>> doing.

>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>   the
>> pump for about 4 years.

>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>> me already and what I can handle and not.

>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>> change
>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>   was
>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>   nature to me.

>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>   the
>> training sessions with you.

>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

>> in it.

>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>> range
>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>> with a needle.

>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>> done many of times.

>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>> user from the needle.

>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bridgit:

>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>   acknowledge
>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>   dealing with
>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>   who do
>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>   perhaps a
>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>   incentive
>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>   This
>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>   Technology
>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>>   Mike Freeman


>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:


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>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>   Pollpeter
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>   pumps.

>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>   conferences, or
>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>   can
>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>>   Bridgit P

>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:


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>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>   To:
>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>   threashhold.








>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From: Mike Freeman
>
<k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
> j at panix.com>>>
>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

>
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
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>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>   Bonna:



>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>   overly-optimistic re

>>   release dates.



>>   Mike Freeman

>>   sent from my iPhone





>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson

>
<bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>   wrote:





>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>> talking

>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>   of
>>   this

>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>   the
>>   blind

>>   diabetic?

>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

>>> Bonna Williamson



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 04:03:32 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:03:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110303040332.25491.96771@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use 
for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
you must stick with that?
also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking 
two or three at most.
I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.

Original message:
> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.

> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.

> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.

> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.

> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.

>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.

>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.

>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.

>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I

>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I

>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>> on a personal note:

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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new

>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 04:06:09 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:06:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
Message-ID: <20110303040609.25847.27837@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Yes Mike I understand.
At this time the only shot I take is before the meal, then I'm on two pills.
I just thought if you were on insulin you didn't need the pills at the 
same time.
I will ask my doctor though.
Yes Met formen causes the liver cancer.
My liver is tested every three months I'm told.
Now if it is or not I just go for the blood work, and the urine sample 
they wish.

Original message:
> Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff is
> a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
> from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor tells
> you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another doctor
> if you can.

> I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might have
> missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep taking
> it.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 7:28 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
> Does this matter where your a one c is?
> Even if it is good?
> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this ccancer?

> Original message:
>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>> earlier rather than later.

>> Mike


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump

>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since
> I
>> had to go on Dialysis.

>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
> doctors
>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.

>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
> high
>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.

>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.

>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part
> of
>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
> questions,
>> they all affect us.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>>   pump.

>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.

>>   Bridgit

>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump


>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>   numbers down.
>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>   good range.
>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.

>>   Original message:
>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.

>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>> doing.

>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.

>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>   the
>>> pump for about 4 years.

>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>> me already and what I can handle and not.

>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.

>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>> change
>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>   was
>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>   nature to me.

>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.

>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>   the
>>> training sessions with you.

>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.

>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong

>>> in it.

>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>> range
>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it

>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>> with a needle.

>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>> done many of times.

>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>> user from the needle.

>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bridgit:

>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>   acknowledge
>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>   dealing with
>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>   who do
>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>   perhaps a
>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>   incentive
>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>   This
>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>   Technology
>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.

>>>   Mike Freeman


>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:



> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai

> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>

>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>   Pollpeter
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>   pumps.

>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>   conferences, or
>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.

>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>   can
>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.

>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.

>>>   Bridgit P

>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:



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> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>

>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>   To:

> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?



>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>   threashhold.








>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman

> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind


> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
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>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bonna:



>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>   overly-optimistic re

>>>   release dates.



>>>   Mike Freeman

>>>   sent from my iPhone





>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson


> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>   wrote:





>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>> talking

>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>   of
>>>   this

>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>   the
>>>   blind

>>>   diabetic?

>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.

>>>> Bonna Williamson



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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 04:13:08 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:13:08 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <20110303040332.25491.96771@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
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Dar:

Since I'm on intensive diabetes management, this means that I calculate how
much carbohydrate is in a meal and give myself enough insulin to cover it.
For at-home stuff, I know how much carbohydrate is in whatever I'm eating
either from the recipe or by consulting carbohydrate tables (there are a
number on the web) and add up the carbohydrate in each ingredient,
multiplied by the fraction of a serving of that carbohydrate is in what I'm
eating.  For example, one cup of milk contains 12 grams of carbohydrate.

For fast food stuff, I look it up on a site like
<http://www.carlorieking.com> or, more likely, I use an iPhone app called
FastFoodCal which lists all the relevant nutritionl parameters (sodium,
amount of fat, carbohydrate and so on) in the particular fast food item.

Sometimes it's just guesswork; by testing and observing your body's reaction
you will learn about what you can eat without raising your bg too much and
you eventually learn something of the portion sizes you can handle.

If you don't count carbs (and I gather you do not), you were probably given
an idea how many "carb choices", that is, number of 15-gram carb items, you
can eat per meal.  You then guess or look up how much is in what you propose
to eat and act accordingly.

No one ever said that diabetes control didn't involve use of the gray
matter!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:04 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use 
for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
you must stick with that?
also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking 
two or three at most.
I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.

Original message:
> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.

> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.

> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.

> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.

> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.

>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.

>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.

>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.

>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I

>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I

>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>> on a personal note:

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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new

>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Mar  3 04:12:03 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:12:03 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do 
it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that 
your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin 
per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be 
divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit 
of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a 
Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you 
need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my 
other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a 
way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your 
body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all 
tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all 
I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal 
body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or 
something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do 
artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're 
getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy, 
hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I 
still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm 
in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I 
have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One 
of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my 
body would do that if it could.
In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of 
a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say, 
starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every 
two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go 
high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next 
night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then 
lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can 
just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think 
the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and 
your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance 
company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose 
monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay 
to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo 
unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons 
of money. Sheesh!
Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>

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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 05:12:42 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:12:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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Great explanation, Veronica.

Been there, done that on the adjustment of basal rates. (grin)

Mike


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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:12 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?

Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do 
it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that 
your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin 
per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be 
divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit 
of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a 
Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you 
need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my 
other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a 
way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your 
body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all 
tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all 
I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal 
body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or 
something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do 
artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're 
getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy, 
hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I 
still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm 
in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I 
have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One 
of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my 
body would do that if it could.
In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of 
a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say, 
starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every 
two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go 
high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next 
night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then 
lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can 
just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think 
the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and 
your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance 
company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose 
monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay 
to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo 
unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons 
of money. Sheesh!
Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>

Veronica
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 06:40:37 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:40:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
In-Reply-To: <004b01cbd94c$6e878c30$4b96a490$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP654C7F264C30F34D4BD89BC4C30@phx.gbl>

I mean that a pump is not gushing insulin at all times of the day.
Explaining it like a pancreas is the best way to present the pump.

My impression from others impressions, was that the pump is shooting
massive amounts of insulin like a water fountain leaving one at risk of
going into an insulin coma.

It is rough trying to explain this stuff via email!  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?


Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what
the body does.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?

Debbie,

Not sure what you mean.

The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day. Rates
are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established by a
doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.

And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
easy as detaching a plug from the wall.

I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
too.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?



what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
kill you. Debbie
--- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM


No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me 
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

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>>???----- Original Message -----
>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>???to use the buttons?
>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>???Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 06:54:37 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:54:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
In-Reply-To: <006d01cbd953$fcb16bf0$f61443d0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP44BA4CA24ED679ECE34F3BC4C30@phx.gbl>

That is a better way to put it.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:35 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
suppose to eat more.

When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
amount of insulin for the day.

The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
eating habits.

I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


Thanks for sharing,
So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard 
to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
better with this as well.

Original message:
> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good 
> averages.

> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct 
> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a 
> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still 
> run all over.

> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the 
> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer 
> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air 
> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge 
> without assistance.

> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
> pancreas.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying. 
> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well 
> if I understand correctly.

> Original message:
>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and 
>> I

>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>> Original message:
>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah, 
>>> I

>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>> it should be more under control now.

>>> on a personal note:

>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother 
>>> passed

>>> away yesterday.

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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>   Bonna:

>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously 
>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson 
>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their 
>>>> new

>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a 
>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is 
>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov  Thu Mar  3 14:02:28 2011
From: Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov (Lucy.Alexander Mercer)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:02:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and products are developed.  

In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

Thanks,
Lucy 

>>> 
From: 	Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To:	"'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/2/2011 3:32 PM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me 
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
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>> .c
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>   to use the buttons?
>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>   Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

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>>> every sinner has a future

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 14:25:33 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:25:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and products are developed.  

  In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

  Thanks,
  Lucy 

  >>> 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
  whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

  Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
  connects to a set attached to your body.

  The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
  exercise.

  The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
  crowded areas.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
  I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
  one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
  what ever it is called back on the unit?
  I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
  I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
  knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
  Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
  the first time.
  Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

  Original message:
  > Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me 
  > to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

  > With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

  > go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

  > The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
  > cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
  > don't have to change them when out and about.

  > Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
  > band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

  > it!
  > *smile*

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > Don't you listen for beeps?
  > I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

  > a thought.

  > Original message:
  >> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
  >> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
  >> underneath

  >> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

  >> dresses.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  >> echevarria
  >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
  >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
  >> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

  >> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
  >> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

  >> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
  >> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
  >> probably wouldn't even notice.

  >> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
  >> it.

  >> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
  >> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
  >> and swimming without it falling off.

  >> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
  >> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
  >> change

  >> the sets.

  >> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >> Cheryl Echevarria
  >> CD-10646 
  >> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
  >> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
  >> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatrave>
  >> l
  >> .c
  >> om>

  >> Member of NACTA.com
  >> Member of ASTA.org

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  >> CST-1018299-10
  >>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  >>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  >>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

  >> up

  >>   to use the buttons?
  >>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  >>   Original message:
  >>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
  >> goes
  >>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

  >>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
  >> I
  >>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
  >> the
  >>> back when I wear dresses.

  >>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
  >> had
  >>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  >>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
  >>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  >>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
  >> was
  >>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
  >>> everything.

  >>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
  >> fill
  >>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
  >> just
  >>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
  >> not
  >>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
  >> people
  >>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  >>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

  >>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
  >> around
  >>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
  >> does
  >>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
  >> rather
  >>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
  >>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
  >> witness
  >>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
  >> or
  >>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  >>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
  >> answer
  >>> them.

  >>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>

  >>> Bridgit

  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From:
  >> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet>.
  >> o
  >> rg

  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
  >> made
  >>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
  >> to
  >>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
  >> in
  >>> the
  >>> refill, with out filling anything?
  >>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >>> Did you take this off at night?
  >>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
  >> having
  >>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
  >> thinking
  >>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  >>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
  >>> you sure can. Thanks again.
  >>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>> is my email address.

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From abbrown6211 at charter.net  Thu Mar  3 14:48:09 2011
From: abbrown6211 at charter.net (Anita)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:48:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
References: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
	<006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga>

I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research he 
found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I 
have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not true.

Thanks,
Anita
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From awheeler65 at windstream.net  Thu Mar  3 15:11:47 2011
From: awheeler65 at windstream.net (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:11:47 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga>
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I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think your
doctor had better check his research.
 

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Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research he
found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not true.

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From Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov  Thu Mar  3 15:29:07 2011
From: Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov (Lucy.Alexander Mercer)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:29:07 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump when participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball is an impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact sport safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but just wanted to make sure.  

>>> 
From: 	"cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To:	"Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/3/2011 8:41 AM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and products are developed.  

  In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

  Thanks,
  Lucy 

  >>> 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
  whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

  Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
  connects to a set attached to your body.

  The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
  exercise.

  The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
  crowded areas.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
  I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
  one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
  what ever it is called back on the unit?
  I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
  I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
  knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
  Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
  the first time.
  Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

  Original message:
  > Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me 
  > to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

  > With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

  > go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

  > The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
  > cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
  > don't have to change them when out and about.

  > Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
  > band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

  > it!
  > *smile*

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > Don't you listen for beeps?
  > I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

  > a thought.

  > Original message:
  >> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
  >> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
  >> underneath

  >> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

  >> dresses.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  >> echevarria
  >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
  >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
  >> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

  >> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
  >> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

  >> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
  >> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
  >> probably wouldn't even notice.

  >> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
  >> it.

  >> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
  >> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
  >> and swimming without it falling off.

  >> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
  >> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
  >> change

  >> the sets.

  >> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >> Cheryl Echevarria
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  >>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  >>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  >>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

  >> up

  >>   to use the buttons?
  >>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  >>   Original message:
  >>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
  >> goes
  >>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

  >>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
  >> I
  >>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
  >> the
  >>> back when I wear dresses.

  >>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
  >> had
  >>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  >>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
  >>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  >>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
  >> was
  >>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
  >>> everything.

  >>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
  >> fill
  >>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
  >> just
  >>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
  >> not
  >>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
  >> people
  >>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  >>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

  >>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
  >> around
  >>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
  >> does
  >>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
  >> rather
  >>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
  >>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
  >> witness
  >>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
  >> or
  >>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  >>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
  >> answer
  >>> them.

  >>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>

  >>> Bridgit

  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From:
  >> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet>.
  >> o
  >> rg

  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
  >> made
  >>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
  >> to
  >>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
  >> in
  >>> the
  >>> refill, with out filling anything?
  >>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >>> Did you take this off at night?
  >>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
  >> having
  >>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
  >> thinking
  >>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  >>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
  >>> you sure can. Thanks again.
  >>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>> is my email address.

  >>> --
  >>> --Dar
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  >>> every saint has a past
  >>> every sinner has a future

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 15:38:44 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:38:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told, that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your sugar prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until you are done, there is an option for that as well.

I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump when participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball is an impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact sport safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but just wanted to make sure.  

  >>> 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>> 
    To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and products are developed.  

    In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

    Thanks,
    Lucy 

    >>> 
    From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
    To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

    No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
    whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

    Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
    connects to a set attached to your body.

    The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
    exercise.

    The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
    crowded areas.

    Bridgit

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    [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
    Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
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    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
    I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
    one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
    what ever it is called back on the unit?
    I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
    I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
    knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
    Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
    the first time.
    Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

    Original message:
    > Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me 
    > to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

    > With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

    > go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

    > The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
    > cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
    > don't have to change them when out and about.

    > Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
    > band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

    > it!
    > *smile*

    > Bridgit

    > -----Original Message-----
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    > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
    > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
    > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    > Don't you listen for beeps?
    > I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

    > a thought.

    > Original message:
    >> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
    >> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
    >> underneath

    >> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

    >> dresses.

    >> Bridgit

    >> -----Original Message-----
    >> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>> 
    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
    >> echevarria
    >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    >> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
    >> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

    >> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
    >> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

    >> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
    >> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
    >> probably wouldn't even notice.

    >> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
    >> it.

    >> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
    >> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
    >> and swimming without it falling off.

    >> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
    >> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
    >> change

    >> the sets.

    >> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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    >>   ----- Original Message -----
    >>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
    >>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    >>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
    >>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    >>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

    >> up

    >>   to use the buttons?
    >>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

    >>   Original message:
    >>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
    >> goes
    >>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

    >>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
    >> I
    >>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
    >> the
    >>> back when I wear dresses.

    >>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
    >> had
    >>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

    >>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
    >>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

    >>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
    >> was
    >>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
    >>> everything.

    >>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
    >> fill
    >>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
    >> just
    >>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
    >> not
    >>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
    >> people
    >>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

    >>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

    >>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
    >> around
    >>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
    >> does
    >>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
    >> rather
    >>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
    >>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
    >> witness
    >>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
    >> or
    >>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

    >>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
    >> answer
    >>> them.

    >>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>

    >>> Bridgit

    >>> -----Original Message-----
    >>> From:
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    >> o
    >> rg

    >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
    >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
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    >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


    >>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
    >>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
    >> made
    >>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
    >> to
    >>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
    >> in
    >>> the
    >>> refill, with out filling anything?
    >>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
    >>> Did you take this off at night?
    >>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
    >> having
    >>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
    >> thinking
    >>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
    >>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
    >>> you sure can. Thanks again.
    >>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>> is my email address.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 15:42:41 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:42:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
Message-ID: <20110303154241.30243.92431@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hi Mike and list,
Oh yes one of the first things the coordinator worked with me on was carbs.
For this reason I have been counting carbs since I became a diabetic.
The other things you folks count is what I need more training on since 
I don't understand it, and how to connect it with what is happening to 
my body or diet.
I also understand that the met formen causes you to have a problem 
losing weight.
I don't know why, but that doesn't matter to me either.
I know I have lost weight slowly and the doctor is happy with that.
Since I don't let grass grow under my feet, I'm seeing a new diabetic 
coordinator on the 9th at one PM.
I shared what I learned from here, and we shall see what happens.
I want to learn while I'm healthy not wait until I'm not.
Hope this makes sense.
Thanks for the web sites, we don't fast food often, just when we go to 
the mall.
I enjoyed Perkins, I got a blt with a bowl of fruit.
I wish other fast food places would do something like this.
Yes Mike, you truly would be proud of me how I do try hard to stay with 
my diet plans even on holidays.
I will admit though on the holiday I will bring in a slice of pie, 
something I enjoy.
I will always do that.
Thanks for sharing.

Original message:
> Dar:

> Since I'm on intensive diabetes management, this means that I calculate how
> much carbohydrate is in a meal and give myself enough insulin to cover it.
> For at-home stuff, I know how much carbohydrate is in whatever I'm eating
> either from the recipe or by consulting carbohydrate tables (there are a
> number on the web) and add up the carbohydrate in each ingredient,
> multiplied by the fraction of a serving of that carbohydrate is in what I'm
> eating.  For example, one cup of milk contains 12 grams of carbohydrate.

> For fast food stuff, I look it up on a site like
> <http://www.carlorieking.com> or, more likely, I use an iPhone app called
> FastFoodCal which lists all the relevant nutritionl parameters (sodium,
> amount of fat, carbohydrate and so on) in the particular fast food item.

> Sometimes it's just guesswork; by testing and observing your body's reaction
> you will learn about what you can eat without raising your bg too much and
> you eventually learn something of the portion sizes you can handle.

> If you don't count carbs (and I gather you do not), you were probably given
> an idea how many "carb choices", that is, number of 15-gram carb items, you
> can eat per meal.  You then guess or look up how much is in what you propose
> to eat and act accordingly.

> No one ever said that diabetes control didn't involve use of the gray
> matter!

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:04 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

> OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
> and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use
> for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
> If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
> you must stick with that?
> also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
> I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking
> two or three at most.
> I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
> These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.

> Original message:
>> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.

>> Mike


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?

>> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>> suppose to eat more.

>> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>> amount of insulin for the day.

>> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.

>> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>> eating habits.

>> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.

>> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.

>> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>> Thanks for sharing,
>> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>> better with this as well.

>> Original message:
>>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do

>>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.

>>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>>> averages.

>>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>>> run all over.

>>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so

>>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,

>>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates

>>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.

>>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.

>>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>>> without assistance.

>>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>>> pancreas.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>>> if I understand correctly.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump

>>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>>> I

>>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.

>>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have

>>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>>> I know you will catch on just fine.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>>> I

>>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.

>>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant

>>>>> it should be more under control now.

>>>>> on a personal note:

>>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>>> passed

>>>>> away yesterday.

>>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?


>>>>>   Bonna:

>>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.

>>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>>   sent from my iPhone


>>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:


>>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>>> new

>>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first

>>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson

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From abbrown6211 at charter.net  Thu Mar  3 15:45:17 2011
From: abbrown6211 at charter.net (Anita)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:45:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
References: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal><006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com><BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga>
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Message-ID: <DF8BA82E873A45699664B1086C29B7F4@uga>

It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard that.  It 
was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He told me 
that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then removed him 
off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory loss 
and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this person 
spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.

Anita
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler65 at windstream.net>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think 
> your
> doctor had better check his research.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>
> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
> he
> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
> true.
>
> Thanks,
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 15:46:43 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:46:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
Message-ID: <20110303154643.30239.8962@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hello
What pump would be easier for me to use, what would I ask my 
coordinator to ask for.
I would like to take in a pump name for the blind, than to have them 
ask for me.
Does this make sense?
Thanks,

Original message:
> Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do
> it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that
> your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin
> per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be
> divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit
> of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a
> Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you
> need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my
> other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a
> way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your
> body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all
> tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all
> I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal
> body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or
> something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do
> artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're
> getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy,
> hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I
> still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm
> in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I
> have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One
> of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my
> body would do that if it could.
> In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of
> a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say,
> starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every
> two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go
> high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next
> night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then
> lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can
> just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
> As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think
> the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and
> your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance
> company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose
> monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay
> to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo
> unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons
> of money. Sheesh!
> Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 16:24:28 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:24:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
Message-ID: <20110303162428.26372.13990@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Hi there
I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took 
met foremen.
How long have you been on metformen.
I have been with the pill for seven years.

Original message:
> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research he
> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not true.

> Thanks,
> Anita
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 16:28:38 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:28:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110303162838.30224.80039@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

I know in football the pump is worn.
I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

Original message:
> I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told, 
> that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your 
> blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

> Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your sugar 
> prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
> with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special 
> covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until you 
> are done, there is an option for that as well.

> I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league 
> baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
> heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump 
> when participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball 
> is an impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact 
> sport safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but 
> just wanted to make sure.


>   From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
>   To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>   Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>   as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

>   The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>   Cheryl Echevarria
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>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Lucy.Alexander 
> Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>>
>     To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>     Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>     when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
> e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if 
> not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
> subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
> workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you 
> exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as 
> I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research 
> is conducted and products are developed.

>     In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
> Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts 
> have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim 
> practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be 
> without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

>     Thanks,
>     Lucy


>     From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
>     To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>     Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>     No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>     whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

>     Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>     connects to a set attached to your body.

>     The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
>     exercise.

>     The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
>     crowded areas.

>     Bridgit

>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
>     [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>     Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
>     To: 
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>     ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
>     I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
>     one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
>     what ever it is called back on the unit?
>     I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>     I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>     knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>     Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
>     the first time.
>     Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

>     Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.

>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

>> it!
>> *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: 
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

>> a thought.

>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath

>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>>> dresses.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.

>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.

>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change

>>> the sets.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: d m 
>>> gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
>>>   To: 
>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>>> up

>>>   to use the buttons?
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.

>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.

>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet>>.
>>> o
>>> rg

>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: 
>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>> 
>>>> is my email address.

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina 
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina>>>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Mar  3 17:03:05 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:03:05 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff.
But when you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov  Thu Mar  3 17:14:51 2011
From: Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov (Lucy.Alexander Mercer)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:14:51 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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Thanks to all of you!  This info is invaluable!  I will soon be suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave.  It was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery.  Until I return, take good care.  Thanks for all of the responses.  I have learned much from each of you.  

>>> 
From: 	Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To:	Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff.
But when you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com 
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 17:15:00 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:15:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110302212224.20938.74173@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal><BLU0-SMTP559D681BE5C7126E4D594CC4C00@phx.gbl><4D6F4B12.4370.0069.0@tn.gov><BLU162-ds1219D843E67EFE3437AB59A1C30@phx.gbl><4D6F5F64.4370.0069.0@tn.gov>
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yes my answer is correct, you can remove the pump and put a stopper on it, which I have been trained to do when I take a shower, or exercise.  You may have not been shown this, but it can be done.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
  during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
  build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
  for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
  will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
  hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
  you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
  swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
  to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
  can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
  take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
  part of my exercise life. It's always there.
  The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
  exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
  lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
  group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
  down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
  or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff.
  But when you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
  should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
  something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
  way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
  first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
  boy is it worth it!
  And I too am enjoying this discussion.

  Veronica
  We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
  Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
  http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com<http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com/>
  Veronica Elsea, Owner
  Laurel Creek Music Designs
  Santa Cruz, California
  877-607-6407


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 17:18:47 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:18:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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And like Michael said, each one of us have different pumps, and on different schedules, so please don't tell me that I am in correct, because you don't know which pump I have or how my diabetic educator and dr have told me what I can or cannot do with my pump.

If you don't remove yours that is great, but some of us do.

So my answer is correct.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
  during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
  build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
  for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
  will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
  hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
  you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
  swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
  to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
  can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
  take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
  part of my exercise life. It's always there.
  The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
  exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
  lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
  group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
  down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
  or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff.
  But when you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
  should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
  something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
  way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
  first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
  boy is it worth it!
  And I too am enjoying this discussion.

  Veronica
  We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
  Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
  http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com<http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com/>
  Veronica Elsea, Owner
  Laurel Creek Music Designs
  Santa Cruz, California
  877-607-6407


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 17:21:21 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:21:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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you can, if you have covering for it, again, it is up to the person, what kind of pump you have, when speaking to your doctor about the different pumps, tell him or her what kind you are going to need, they should know already how active you are.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:28 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  I know in football the pump is worn.
  I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
  I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

  Original message:
  > I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told, 
  > that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your 
  > blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

  > Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your sugar 
  > prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
  > with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special 
  > covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until you 
  > are done, there is an option for that as well.

  > I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league 
  > baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
  > heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646
  > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
  > 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>

  > Member of NACTA.com
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  > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>>
  >   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >   Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >   My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump 
  > when participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball 
  > is an impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact 
  > sport safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but 
  > just wanted to make sure.


  >   From: "cheryl echevarria" 
  > <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>>
  >   To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >   Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  >   as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

  >   The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >   Cheryl Echevarria
  >   CD-10646
  >   
  > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/%3Chttp://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>>
  >   1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  >   
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  >     ----- Original Message -----
  >     From: Lucy.Alexander 
  > Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov%3Cmailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>>>
  >     To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
  > Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >     Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
  >     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >     when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
  > e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if 
  > not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
  > subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
  > workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you 
  > exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as 
  > I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research 
  > is conducted and products are developed.

  >     In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
  > Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts 
  > have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim 
  > practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be 
  > without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

  >     Thanks,
  >     Lucy


  >     From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
  > <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>>
  >     To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>>
  >     Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
  >     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  >     No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
  >     whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

  >     Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
  >     connects to a set attached to your body.

  >     The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
  >     exercise.

  >     The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
  >     crowded areas.

  >     Bridgit

  >     -----Original Message-----
  >     From: 
  > diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>>
  >     [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >     Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
  >     To: 
  > diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >     ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
  >     I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
  >     one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
  >     what ever it is called back on the unit?
  >     I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
  >     I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
  >     knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
  >     Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
  >     the first time.
  >     Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

  >     Original message:
  >> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
  >> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

  >> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

  >> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

  >> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
  >> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
  >> don't have to change them when out and about.

  >> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
  >> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

  >> it!
  >> *smile*

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From: 
  >> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>>
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
  >> To: 
  >> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >> Don't you listen for beeps?
  >> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

  >> a thought.

  >> Original message:
  >>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
  >>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
  >>> underneath

  >>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

  >>> dresses.

  >>> Bridgit

  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From: 
  >>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>>
  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
  >>> echevarria
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
  >>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
  >>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

  >>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
  >>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

  >>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
  >>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
  >>> probably wouldn't even notice.

  >>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
  >>> it.

  >>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
  >>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
  >>> and swimming without it falling off.

  >>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
  >>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
  >>> change

  >>> the sets.

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  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>>   From: d m 
  >>> gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>>
  >>>   To: 
  >>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>>
  >>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

  >>> up

  >>>   to use the buttons?
  >>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  >>>   Original message:
  >>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
  >>> goes
  >>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

  >>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
  >>> I
  >>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
  >>> the
  >>>> back when I wear dresses.

  >>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
  >>> had
  >>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  >>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  >>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  >>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
  >>> was
  >>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
  >>>> everything.

  >>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
  >>> fill
  >>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
  >>> just
  >>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
  >>> not
  >>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
  >>> people
  >>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  >>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

  >>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
  >>> around
  >>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
  >>> does
  >>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
  >>> rather
  >>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  >>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
  >>> witness
  >>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
  >>> or
  >>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  >>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
  >>> answer
  >>>> them.

  >>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>>

  >>>> Bridgit

  >>>> -----Original Message-----
  >>>> From:
  >>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet>>>.
  >>> o
  >>> rg

  >>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  >>>> To: 
  >>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>>
  >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
  >>> made
  >>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
  >>> to
  >>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
  >>> in
  >>>> the
  >>>> refill, with out filling anything?
  >>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >>>> Did you take this off at night?
  >>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
  >>> having
  >>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
  >>> thinking
  >>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  >>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
  >>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
  >>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>> 
  >>>> is my email address.

  >>>> --
  >>>> --Dar
  >>>> skype: dmgina23
  >>>>   FB: dmgina 
  >>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina>>>>
  >>>> every saint has a past
  >>>> every sinner has a future

  >>>   --
  >>>   --Dar
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  >>> www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina>>>>
  >>>   every saint has a past
  >>>   every sinner has a future

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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Thu Mar  3 17:34:50 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:34:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds19B5293F5A2A1B7360246DA1C30@phx.gbl>
References: <20110303162838.30224.80039@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
	<BLU162-ds19B5293F5A2A1B7360246DA1C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <60C045833A964F768A65CB44ACA2399D@DianePC>

Hey gang,

CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think any of us have ALL of the answers when it comes to the pump, 
EXCEPT for the manufacturer and your diabetes educator.

We all have had different experiences and what works well for me might not 
work well for you.

An insulin pump is a very personal device, as we are all different!

I am so glad we have been able to share our thoughts on this subject, but 
none of what we say is Gospel and should not be taken as such.

Take good care!
Diane




From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar  3 17:38:01 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:38:01 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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ENOUGH ALREADY!  This list isn't a dueling ground.  Let's keep the discussion dispassionate and remember that none of us are experts and that we all live in glass houses.

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 3, 2011, at 9:18, "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:

> And like Michael said, each one of us have different pumps, and on different schedules, so please don't tell me that I am in correct, because you don't know which pump I have or how my diabetic educator and dr have told me what I can or cannot do with my pump.
> 
> If you don't remove yours that is great, but some of us do.
> 
> So my answer is correct.
> 
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 
> 
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> 
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:03 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> 
> 
>  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
>  during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
>  build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
>  for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
>  will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
>  hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
>  you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
>  swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
>  to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
>  can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
>  take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
>  part of my exercise life. It's always there.
>  The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
>  exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
>  lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
>  group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
>  down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
>  or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff.
>  But when you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
>  should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
>  something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
>  way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
>  first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
>  boy is it worth it!
>  And I too am enjoying this discussion.
> 
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Thu Mar  3 17:43:14 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:43:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?
References: <mailman.3914.1299162094.4614.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <B60C9F2155924383B1A0D1216063C3FD@Bernie7309aa9>

Anybody out there got any idea how or where to find something that will 
eliminate having to wade for days and days through all the replies that go 
along with the new posts.  If we're reading the new posts, why do we really, 
really have to wade through what whoever replied to six months ago for every 
single email in succession?  I, for one, don't have time for all that 
nonsense?  Is there a way to just be able to skim through and find the 
new/pertinent posts?  Or, how can anyone suggest to set up the listserve so 
we wouldn't have to put up with that garb?  Like someone said a while back: 
Isn't there a way to edit all this?  Oh Man!  This digest alone must take up 
a whole gig!

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:21 AM
Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 44, Issue 5


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> Today's Topics:
>
>   1. Reinsulin pump ? (Debbie Fredericks)
>   2. Re: pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>   3. Re: Reinsulin pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>   4. Re: pump ? (tom)
>   5. insulin pumps (cheryl echevarria)
>   6. Re: pump ? (Mike Freeman)
>   7. Re: using the insulin pump (Mike Freeman)
>   8. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>   9. Re: using the insulin pump (d m gina)
>  10. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>  11. Re: using the insulin pump (Mike Freeman)
>  12. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (d m gina)
>  13. Re: using the insulin pump (d m gina)
>  14. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Mike Freeman)
>  15. Re: pump ? (Veronica Elsea)
>  16. Re: pump ? (Mike Freeman)
>  17. Re: pump ? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>  18. Re: Talking Insulin pump is it out yet? (Bridgit Pollpeter)
>  19. Re: wearing your pump (Lucy.Alexander Mercer)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:24:00 -0800 (PST)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
> Message-ID: <618383.73609.qm at web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
> Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle.
> Do I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the knowledge 
> to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with the 
> first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me to
>> hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the cartridge
>> or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I don't have
>> to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist band
>> which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just a
>> thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks,
>>>> If you would like to write me off list, you sure can.
>>>> Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
>>>???skype: dmgina23
>>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>???every saint has a past
>>>???every sinner has a future
>
>>>???Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.? Visit
>>>???www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
>>> accessibility anywhere.
>
>
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>
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>
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>> samobile.net
>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>
> -- --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:25:32 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP170AE31A599E4C185059195C4C30 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>>> l
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
>>>???skype: dmgina23
>>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>>???www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>???every saint has a past
>>>???every sinner has a future
>
>>>???Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.? Visit
>>>???www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
>>> accessibility anywhere.
>
>
>>>???_______________________________________________
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>
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>>> /
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>>> a
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>
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>> 40
>> samobile.net
>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> ? FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:26:49 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP195E98E2C8DE0C0E13B711FC4C30 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Well, most insurance providers cover the cost so not sure, but guess it
> would be the insulin, cartridges and infusion sets.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:24 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Reinsulin pump ?
>
>
> what is the monthly cost of an insulin pump?
> Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:22 PM
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time one
> must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose what
> ever it is called back on the unit? I'm so proud of you all of you for
> giving this a swell try. I hope in town Billings, I will have someone
> who would have the knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time. Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor
> agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>>> l
>>> .c
>>> om>
>
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>CST-1018299-10
>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>>up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:34:02 -0500 (EST)
> From: tom <jlv810g at aol.com>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <8CDA751D4157BD0-1394-51DE at webmail-d048.sysops.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
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>
>
>
> Thank you for responding..............This is the best news!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wed, Mar 2, 2011 7:26 pm
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
> Debbie,
>
>
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
>
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
>
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
>
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
>
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
>
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
>
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
>
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
>
> too.
>
>
>
> Bridgit
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
>
> kill you. Debbie
>
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
>
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
>
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
>
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
>
> exercise.
>
>
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
>
> crowded areas.
>
>
>
> Bridgit
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
>
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
>
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
>
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
>
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
>
> the first time.
>
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
>
>
> Original message:
>
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>
>
>> it!
>
>> *smile*
>
>
>
>> Bridgit
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>
>
>> a thought.
>
>
>
>> Original message:
>
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>
>>> underneath
>
>
>
>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>
>
>>> dresses.
>
>
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>
>>> echevarria
>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>
>>> it.
>
>
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>
>>> change
>
>
>
>>> the sets.
>
>
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>
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>
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>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>
>
>>> up
>
>
>
>>>   to use the buttons?
>
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>
>
>>>   Original message:
>
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>
>>> goes
>
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>
>
>
>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>
>>> I
>
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>
>>> the
>
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>
>>> had
>
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
>
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>
>>> was
>
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>
>>>> everything.
>
>
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>
>>> fill
>
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>
>>> just
>
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>
>>> not
>
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>
>>> people
>
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>
>
>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>
>>> around
>
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>
>>> does
>
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>
>>> rather
>
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>
>>> witness
>
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>
>>> or
>
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*
>
>
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>
>>> answer
>
>>>> them.
>
>
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>
>>>> From:
>
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>
>>> o
>
>>> rg
>
>
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>
>>> made
>
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>
>>> to
>
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>
>>> in
>
>>>> the
>
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>
>>> having
>
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>
>>> thinking
>
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>
>
>>>> --
>
>>>> --Dar
>
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>
>>>>   FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>
>>>> every saint has a past
>
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>
>
>>>   --
>
>>>   --Dar
>
>>>   skype: dmgina23
>
>>>     FB: dmgina
>
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>
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>> 40
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>
>
>> --
>
>> --Dar
>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:09:31 -0500
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pumps
> Message-ID: <BLU162-ds7C371B6B5A3FA2D488604A1C30 at phx.gbl>
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>
> yes the insulin pump does delivery continuously, minute drops similar to 
> what our body produces which is called basal, the Bollus is given before a 
> meal or a larger amount it there is not enough in your system at that 
> time.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Veronica Elsea<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:58 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Cheryl and others,
>  Unique Accessories makes items for insulin pump wearers and items for
>  tiny dogs. The direct link for the insulin pump accessories is:
> 
> http://www.uniaccs.com/categories.asp?id=2<http://www.uniaccs.com/categories.asp?id=2>
>  You can also call them at 800-831-8929. They do have a lot of fun
>  stuff to check out. I actually kind of laugh and say that most of the
>  cases that come with these pumps must have been designed by men.
>  <grin.> I like soft, comfy, out of the way stuff for carrying my
>  pump. <grin.> Hope this helps.
>
>  Veronica
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:40:56 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <004b01cbd94c$6e878c30$4b96a490$@panix.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what the
> body does.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day.
> Rates are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established
> by a doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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>
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
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>
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>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:16:58 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
> Message-ID: <006001cbd951$95d69ec0$c183dc40$@panix.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
> earlier rather than later.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys since 
> I
> had to go on Dialysis.
>
> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow 
> doctors
> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under so
> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have 
> high
> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part 
> of
> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these 
> questions,
> they all affect us.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>  My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>  diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>  you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>  type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 1's
>  do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>  from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>  pump.
>
>  Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>  pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>  Bridgit
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>  It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>  let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>  numbers down.
>  I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>  a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>  good range.
>  If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>  have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>  The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>  you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>  Original message:
>  > I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>  > for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>  > doing.
>
>  > I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>  > But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>  > with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>  > little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>  the
>  > pump for about 4 years.
>
>  > Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>  > educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>  > me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>  > the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>  > and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>  > change
>  > the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>  was
>  > hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>  nature to me.
>
>  > I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>  > I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>  > have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>  > and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>  > need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>  the
>  > training sessions with you.
>
>  > Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>  > If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>  > in it.
>
>  > Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>  > range
>  > numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>  > you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>  > you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>  > is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>  > with a needle.
>
>  > Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>  > done many of times.
>
>  > I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>  > user from the needle.
>
>  > You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>  > not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
>  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>  > Cheryl Echevarria
>  > CD-10646
>  >
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> echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
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>  >   ----- Original Message -----
>  >   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >   Bridgit:
>
>  >   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>  acknowledge
>  >   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>  dealing with
>  >   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>  who do
>  >   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>  perhaps a
>  >   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>  incentive
>  >   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>  This
>  >   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>  Technology
>  >   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>  >   Mike Freeman
>
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From:
>  >
>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
> rg>
>  >
>  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>  Pollpeter
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>  >   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>  >   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>  >   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>  >   pumps.
>
>  >   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>  conferences, or
>  >   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>  >   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>  can
>  >   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>  >   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>  >   Bridgit P
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From:
>  >
>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
> rg>
>  >
>  >   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>  >   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>  >   To:
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>  >    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>  >   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  >   -----Original Message-----
>  >   From: Mike Freeman
> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
> j at panix.com>>>
>  >   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  >
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>  >   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>  >   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >   Bonna:
>
>
>
>  >   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>  >   overly-optimistic re
>
>  >   release dates.
>
>
>
>  >   Mike Freeman
>
>  >   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>  >   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>  >
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>  >   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>  >> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>  >> talking
>
>  >   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>  of
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:23:27 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
> Message-ID: <006201cbd952$5d7c6450$18752cf0$@panix.com>
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>
> Cheryl:
>
> You are right:  generally, the recommendation is to shoot up before a 
> meal.
> However, there are some circumstances wherein shooting up immediately 
> after
> a meal is OK, at least when using rapid-acting insulin.  Administering
> insulin to very small children comes to mind where one doesn't know how 
> much
> those finicky eaters are going to schlep down.  Sounds like Bridgit 
> doesn't
> eat so much all at once that her bg goes through the roof before she
> boluses.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:08 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> question, if I may ask, my doctor and diabetic educator has trained me to
> take it before eating, not after eating.
>
> Being Diabetic we should still watch what we eat, we are prone to be
> overweight, and insulin is not a fix all, we still have to watch our 
> carbs,
> and exercise.
>
> I am just curious. I have been diabetic since the age of 13 that I know 
> of,
> and I have type 1, and was always told to check sugars before I eat, and 
> to
> check an hour after I eat in case of not giving enough.
>
> I agree that L a n t u s, has helped me for many years, then they came out
> with the pens, but now with the pump it is going to be a challenge at 
> first
> but my numbers should go down.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:57 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>  I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>  suppose to eat more.
>
>  When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>  became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>  meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>  amount of insulin for the day.
>
>  The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>  eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>  require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>  So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>  usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>  eating habits.
>
>  I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>  relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>  prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>  I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>  than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>  could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>  Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>  Bridgit
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  Thanks for sharing,
>  So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>  to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>  you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>  care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>  though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>  better with this as well.
>
>  Original message:
>  > When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>  > not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>  > On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>  > have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>  > averages.
>
>  > Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>  > regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>  > with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>  > pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>  > run all over.
>
>  > See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>  > if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>  > and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>  > as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>  > now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>  > ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>  > I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>  > my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>  > A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>  > cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>  > to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>  > bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>  > without assistance.
>
>  > This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>  > pancreas.
>
>  > Bridgit
>
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From:
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>  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  > When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>  > Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>  > if I understand correctly.
>
>  > Original message:
>  >> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>  >> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>  >> I
>
>  >> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>  >> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>  >> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>  >> Bridgit
>
>  >> -----Original Message-----
>  >> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>  >> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>  >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>  >> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>  >> Original message:
>  >>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>  >>> I
>
>  >>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>  >>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>  >>> it should be more under control now.
>
>  >>> on a personal note:
>
>  >>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>  >>> passed
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>  >>> away yesterday.
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>  >>>   ----- Original Message -----
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>  >>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the
> Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>  >>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>  >>>   Bonna:
>
>  >>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>  >>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>  >>>   Mike Freeman
>  >>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>  >>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>  >>>
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>> wrote:
>
>
>  >>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>  >>>> new
>
>  >>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>  >>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>  >>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>  >>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:28:21 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
> Does this matter where your a one c is?
> Even if it is good?
> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
> ccancer?
>
> Original message:
>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>> earlier rather than later.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>> since I
>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow 
>> doctors
>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>> so
>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have 
>> high
>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part 
>> of
>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these 
>> questions,
>> they all affect us.
>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>> 1's
>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>>   pump.
>
>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>   Bridgit
>
>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>   numbers down.
>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>   good range.
>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>   Original message:
>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>> doing.
>
>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>   the
>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>> change
>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>   was
>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>   nature to me.
>
>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>   the
>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>> in it.
>
>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>> range
>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>> with a needle.
>
>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>> done many of times.
>
>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>> user from the needle.
>
>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>   acknowledge
>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>   dealing with
>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>   who do
>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>   perhaps a
>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>   incentive
>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>   This
>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>   Technology
>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>   Pollpeter
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>   pumps.
>
>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>   conferences, or
>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>   can
>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>   To:
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>> talking
>
>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>   of
>>>   this
>
>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>   the
>>>   blind
>
>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:35:04 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.
>
> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.
>
> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.
>
> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.
>
> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.
>
>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.
>
>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.
>
>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I
>
>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I
>
>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
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>
>>>> away yesterday.
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new
>
>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:00:32 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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> Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff 
> is
> a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
> from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor 
> tells
> you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another 
> doctor
> if you can.
>
> I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might have
> missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep 
> taking
> it.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 7:28 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
> Does this matter where your a one c is?
> Even if it is good?
> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
> ccancer?
>
> Original message:
>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>> earlier rather than later.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is more
>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>> since
> I
>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
> doctors
>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>> so
>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, and
>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
> high
>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am part
> of
>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
> questions,
>> they all affect us.
>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, but
>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but since
>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>> 1's
>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on the
>>   pump.
>
>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>   Bridgit
>
>>   -----Original Message-----
>>   From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>   numbers down.
>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. I'm
>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>   good range.
>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>   Original message:
>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>> doing.
>
>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>   the
>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>> change
>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>   was
>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>   nature to me.
>
>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>   the
>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>> in it.
>
>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>> range
>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>> with a needle.
>
>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>> done many of times.
>
>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>> user from the needle.
>
>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>   acknowledge
>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>   dealing with
>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>   who do
>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>   perhaps a
>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>   incentive
>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>   This
>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>   Technology
>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>>
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>   Pollpeter
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>   pumps.
>
>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>   conferences, or
>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>   can
>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>
>
>>
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>>
> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>> rg>
>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>   To:
>>
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>>
> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>>
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>>
> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>> talking
>
>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>   of
>>>   this
>
>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>   the
>>>   blind
>
>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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>
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> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:03:32 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
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> OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
> and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use
> for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
> If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
> you must stick with that?
> also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
> I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking
> two or three at most.
> I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
> These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.
>
> Original message:
>> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>> suppose to eat more.
>
>> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>> amount of insulin for the day.
>
>> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>> eating habits.
>
>> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> Thanks for sharing,
>> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>> better with this as well.
>
>> Original message:
>>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>>> averages.
>
>>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>>> run all over.
>
>>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>>> without assistance.
>
>>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>>> pancreas.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>>> if I understand correctly.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>>> I
>
>>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>>> I
>
>>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>>> passed
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>>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>>> new
>
>>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:06:09 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
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> Yes Mike I understand.
> At this time the only shot I take is before the meal, then I'm on two 
> pills.
> I just thought if you were on insulin you didn't need the pills at the
> same time.
> I will ask my doctor though.
> Yes Met formen causes the liver cancer.
> My liver is tested every three months I'm told.
> Now if it is or not I just go for the blood work, and the urine sample
> they wish.
>
> Original message:
>> Remember:  we are not doctors or medical personnel -- well, Lynn Bailiff 
>> is
>> a CDE but other than that, we're simply layity with a bit more knowledge
>> from experience than the general public has.  You do what your doctor 
>> tells
>> you unless you find it isn't working in which case, you pick another 
>> doctor
>> if you can.
>
>> I haven't heard of metformin being associated with cancer but I might 
>> have
>> missed something.  If you don't suffer side-effects from it, I'd keep 
>> taking
>> it.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 7:28 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>> Is this when you are taken off the pill, or still on the pill?
>> I didn't know this, and will see my doctor in May.
>> Does this matter where your a one c is?
>> Even if it is good?
>> I understand that the Met Formen causes cancer?
>> If you get off this, are your chances better than not getting this 
>> ccancer?
>
>> Original message:
>>> Also, more and more studies are beginning to show that diabetic
>>> complications are significantly reduced when type 2's are put on insulin
>>> earlier rather than later.
>
>>> Mike
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:15 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>>> more and more doctors are putting diabetic on insulin, because it is 
>>> more
>>> affective then the pills, I keep up to date with my Primary Care, and
>>> Endocrinologist and my Nephrologist who has taken care of my kidneys 
>>> since
>> I
>>> had to go on Dialysis.
>
>>> They have told me they have more and more type 2 having to take insulin
>>> because either patients are not compliant meaning they don't follow
>> doctors
>>> orders, they don't have the insurance to cover them, and they are under 
>>> so
>>> much stress in every day things that it keeps their sugars high.
>
>>> Also, my Kidney doctor, easier for me to write, told me on my last
>>> appointment, that he is seeing and increase of diabetics on dialysis, 
>>> and
>>> more and more with type 2.  Because the type 2s he is seeing also have
>> high
>>> blood pressure and high cholesterol, mostly because he says that to many
>>> people listen to doctors that do not specialize in the disease like an
>>> endocrinologist, or they refuse to go to the doctor.
>
>>> Or they tell their families, that I am boarder line, no such thing.
>
>>> Trying to keep on top of my own disease, and ask question since I am 
>>> part
>> of
>>> DAN here in NY and National.  That we all should be asking these
>> questions,
>>> they all affect us.
>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:01 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>>   My understanding has been that most type 2's can control things with
>>>   diet and/or oral medication.  Most type 2's do not require insulin, 
>>> but
>>>   you are not the first I have heard say this.  I am no expert, but 
>>> since
>>>   type 2's are still producing some level of natural insulin, and type 
>>> 1's
>>>   do not produce insulin at all, this is of course why we are on insulin
>>>   from the start, maybe it is not as beneficial for type 2's to be on 
>>> the
>>>   pump.
>
>>>   Not sure why type 2's using insulin are usually not elgible for the
>>>   pump.  Some one should ask their doctor about this.
>
>>>   Bridgit
>
>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>   From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:34 AM
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] using the insulin pump
>
>
>>>   It is interesting to me, if the pump is this good, then why don't they
>>>   let type two diabetics have it as well, who are serious in keeping
>>>   numbers down.
>>>   I also would love to cut down on the shots each time before a meal. 
>>> I'm
>>>   a very strong lady, where I will do my best to keep my numbers in a
>>>   good range.
>>>   If they go out of range in the two hundred area, then I know I can't
>>>   have this food that caused the number to rock as I call it.
>>>   The only way to learn and know is to try it and go from there. I know
>>>   you will do well, keep up the swell work.
>
>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have been training on it for 1 day already and I have the pump on.
>
>>>> for the 1st week they have saline in it so that I know what I am
>>>> doing.
>
>>>> I have some vision but not enough to read the LCD Screens.
>
>>>> But it only has 5 buttons on it, and the person training me has worked
>>>> with the blind before and I have the latest model from Medtronics, a
>>>> little different then my daughter pump, she is sighted and has used
>>>   the
>>>> pump for about 4 years.
>
>>>> Nelson was not home when we were doing the training, the diabetic
>>>> educator from my doctors office is training me on it.  Since he knows
>>>> me already and what I can handle and not.
>
>>>> the buttons are raised on it, so far I am doing it correctly.
>
>>>> and we practiced a few times putting the battery in, also how to
>>>> change
>>>> the sets, meaning filling the pump, and attaching it to my body, it
>>>   was
>>>> hard at first, but now in less then 24 hours it has become second
>>>   nature to me.
>
>>>> I am a fast learner, always was even when I was sighted.
>
>>>> I am not saying that everyone will get it at first, but they will not
>>>> have you use it with insulin in the pump until you can totally do it,
>>>> and if you have a person who will help you change the pump when you
>>>> need to fill it again, use them at first make sure that they are at
>>>   the
>>>> training sessions with you.
>
>>>> Let them watch you do it, and that you can do it yourself.
>
>>>> If not then if you are a person that needs help use help nothing wrong
>
>>>> in it.
>
>>>> Using the pump over the needle has advantages, you have closer in
>>>> range
>>>> numbers with your readings because you have continuous insulin, also
>>>> you are not counting carbs to figure out your before meal insulin, if
>>>> you are 200 and you know that when you are this high before dinner, it
>
>>>> is the same amount of insulin you will give yourself that you would
>>>> with a needle.
>
>>>> Also, you don't have to worry about sticking yourself, which I have
>>>> done many of times.
>
>>>> I may write something up for the Braille Monitor on a first time pump
>>>> user from the needle.
>
>>>> You will have better readings and you will feel better, and you will
>>>> not need lantus when you use the pump either.
>
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>
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>
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the
>>> Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:42 PM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bridgit:
>
>>>>   In order to admit that a talking pump might be useful, one must
>>>   acknowledge
>>>>   to oneself and to others that one is blind.  How many of those
>>>   dealing with
>>>>   diabetic retinopathy do you suppose are ready to do that?  Of those
>>>   who do
>>>>   admit it, how many use a pump?  I suspect that this last number is
>>>   perhaps a
>>>>   thousand at most.  In other words, there is little economic
>>>   incentive
>>>>   tempting pump manufacturers to enter this extremely limited market.
>>>   This
>>>>   situation won't ultimately change until we secure passage of our
>>>   Technology
>>>>   Bill of Rights for the Blind.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From:
>
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg>
>
>>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>>   Pollpeter
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:03 PM
>>>>   To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>>>>   Since diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, you would
>>>>   think they would develop more tools and items like talking insulin
>>>>   pumps.
>
>>>>   My nurse educator pushes for this whenever she speaks at
>>>   conferences, or
>>>>   attends seminars.  It just makes sense.
>
>>>>   If they can make some of the talking toys I see for children, they
>>>   can
>>>>   certainly produce an insulin pump.
>
>>>>   Why are we always fighting for this stuff?  It gets tiring.
>
>>>>   Bridgit P
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From:
>
>
>
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
>
>> lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
>>> rg>
>
>>>>   [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:32 AM
>>>>   To:
>
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-tal
>>> k at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>
>>>>    Talking insulin pump..............again another miracle on the
>>>>   threashhold.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>   -----Original Message-----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman
>
>> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7ui
>>> j at panix.com>>>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>
>
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
>>> lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>>   Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 11:30 am
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>   overly-optimistic re
>
>>>>   release dates.
>
>
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>
>
>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson
>>> @redeemer.net%3Cmailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>>>
>>>>   wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their new
>>>>> talking
>
>>>>   insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first quarter
>>>   of
>>>>   this
>
>>>>   year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a release date to
>>>   the
>>>>   blind
>
>>>>   diabetic?
>
>>>>> Thanks for any input. It is greatly appreciated.
>
>>>>> Bonna Williamson
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:13:08 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
> Message-ID: <008101cbd959$4deaeeb0$e9c0cc10$@panix.com>
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> Dar:
>
> Since I'm on intensive diabetes management, this means that I calculate 
> how
> much carbohydrate is in a meal and give myself enough insulin to cover it.
> For at-home stuff, I know how much carbohydrate is in whatever I'm eating
> either from the recipe or by consulting carbohydrate tables (there are a
> number on the web) and add up the carbohydrate in each ingredient,
> multiplied by the fraction of a serving of that carbohydrate is in what 
> I'm
> eating.  For example, one cup of milk contains 12 grams of carbohydrate.
>
> For fast food stuff, I look it up on a site like
> <http://www.carlorieking.com> or, more likely, I use an iPhone app called
> FastFoodCal which lists all the relevant nutritionl parameters (sodium,
> amount of fat, carbohydrate and so on) in the particular fast food item.
>
> Sometimes it's just guesswork; by testing and observing your body's 
> reaction
> you will learn about what you can eat without raising your bg too much and
> you eventually learn something of the portion sizes you can handle.
>
> If you don't count carbs (and I gather you do not), you were probably 
> given
> an idea how many "carb choices", that is, number of 15-gram carb items, 
> you
> can eat per meal.  You then guess or look up how much is in what you 
> propose
> to eat and act accordingly.
>
> No one ever said that diabetes control didn't involve use of the gray
> matter!
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:04 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> OK a question for you, since I'm the cook of the home smile,
> and you have only a small portion of your meal left that you can't use
> for another meal the next day, you can't add this to your plate?
> If it is a half cup of your dinner or a one cup of your dinner,
> you must stick with that?
> also when you go out to a fast food place, how do you work with this?
> I try for the childs hamburger, and share fries with my husband taking
> two or three at most.
> I either drink water, or iced tea plain.
> These are questions that have never been answered for my satisfaction.
>
> Original message:
>> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
>> Mike
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
>> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
>> suppose to eat more.
>
>> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
>> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
>> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
>> amount of insulin for the day.
>
>> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
>> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
>> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
>> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
>> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
>> eating habits.
>
>> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
>> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
>> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
>> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
>> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
>> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
>> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> Thanks for sharing,
>> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
>> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
>> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
>> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
>> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
>> better with this as well.
>
>> Original message:
>>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>>> averages.
>
>>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>>> run all over.
>
>>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>>> without assistance.
>
>>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>>> pancreas.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>>> if I understand correctly.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>>> I
>
>>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>>> I
>
>>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>>> passed
>
>>>>> away yesterday.
>
>>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>>> new
>
>>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:12:03 -0800
> From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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> Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do
> it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that
> your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin
> per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be
> divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit
> of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a
> Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you
> need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my
> other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a
> way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your
> body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all
> tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all
> I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal
> body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or
> something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do
> artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're
> getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy,
> hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I
> still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm
> in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I
> have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One
> of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my
> body would do that if it could.
> In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of
> a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say,
> starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every
> two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go
> high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next
> night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then
> lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can
> just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
> As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think
> the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and
> your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance
> company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose
> monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay
> to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo
> unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons
> of money. Sheesh!
> Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>
>
> Veronica
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> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:12:42 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
> Message-ID: <00a201cbd961$a0cb8a60$e2629f20$@panix.com>
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> Great explanation, Veronica.
>
> Been there, done that on the adjustment of basal rates. (grin)
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:12 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Mike and all, there are some differences in how the various pumps do
> it, but basically here's what happens. Let's say you figure out that
> your needs include a basal or background rate of .6 units of insulin
> per hour. For all pumps except MedTronics, this amount would be
> divided up in to 20 deliveries so you'd actually get just a tiny bit
> of insulin every 3 minutes. How often you get a basal delivery from a
> Medtronic pump depends on the size of the basal. The more insulin you
> need in an hour, the more frequently you get it. None of us on my
> other pump list have managed to come up with an easy explanation of a
> way to figure out how their system actually works. Normally, your
> body puts out insulin in response to any perceived need. So it's all
> tangled up with messages from the pancreas, liver, brain and for all
> I know, someone's grandmother. <grin.> And of course, when the normal
> body tones insulin delivery down because you're exercising or
> something, the response is much more immediate than any of us can do
> artificially. Sort of the same thing for eating, although we're
> getting closer there. But the response curve is still not as easy,
> hence we still do have to watch the potential to go high or low. So I
> still have to know enough to recognize that for instance, while I'm
> in a stressful situation, or going through a change in hormones, I
> have to instruct my pump as to how to respond to these changes. One
> of those responses might be making changes in basal rates because my
> body would do that if it could.
> In fact, I'm about to go through basal testing again myself. Kind of
> a drag but the pay-off is sure nice. You pick a time frame, say,
> starting with overnight, make sure you don't eat and then test every
> two hours to see if your basal rates are working properly. If you go
> high, the test is off for that night and you start over the next
> night. Then you skip breakfast and do the same for morning. Then
> lunch. Like I said, it's a drag but once you get it, then you can
> just concentrate on your food and other stuff.
> As for those of you with type 2, I think you get a raw deal. I think
> the main problem is that if they can toss you a couple of pills and
> your control is basically okay, it's a lot cheaper for the insurance
> company. Just as silly as MediCare not paying for continuous glucose
> monitoring on the grounds that it's preventative. Duh! So it's okay
> to cover all those emergency room visits for someone with hypo
> unawareness but not the tool which could prevent them and save tons
> of money. Sheesh!
> Okay, off my soap box now. <grin.>
>
> Veronica
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> Message: 17
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:40:37 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
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> I mean that a pump is not gushing insulin at all times of the day.
> Explaining it like a pancreas is the best way to present the pump.
>
> My impression from others impressions, was that the pump is shooting
> massive amounts of insulin like a water fountain leaving one at risk of
> going into an insulin coma.
>
> It is rough trying to explain this stuff via email!  *smile*
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:41 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
> Say what?  Isn't basal insulin being infused constantly?  That's what
> the body does.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
> Debbie,
>
> Not sure what you mean.
>
> The pump is not delivering a continuous stream of insulin all day. Rates
> are set up and deliver a certain amount of insulin as established by a
> doctor, but it is not like a fountain that is constantly flowing.
>
> And if you run low, you can detach the tubing from the set, which is as
> easy as detaching a plug from the wall.
>
> I have been on the pump for 6 years, and not only am I alive, I have the
> best regulation of my sugars ever.  I know others can a test to this
> too.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:10 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] pump ?
>
>
>
> what about low blood sugars and wearing the pump? seems like this would
> kill you. Debbie
> --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 3:30 PM
>
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
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>
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>???To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!? *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
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>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
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>>>> every sinner has a future
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:54:37 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP44BA4CA24ED679ECE34F3BC4C30 at phx.gbl>
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> That is a better way to put it.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:35 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> I am not on a rigid diet.  Gotta count carbs religiously, though.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
> Has anyone else never had a strict diet?  When I was younger (late 80's)
> I had more dietary restrictions, but I also always ran low so I was
> suppose to eat more.
>
> When products like Lantis came around, what I could and could not eat
> became more flexible.  With Lantis, I followed the sliding scale after
> meals, only taking insulin after eating and not prescribing to a pre-set
> amount of insulin for the day.
>
> The pump is now similar, but better.  Again, I only take insulin after
> eating-- including snacks-- so I am getting whatever amount of insulin I
> require at that time.  It is not so rigid.
>
> So, though I lean more towards the healthier side of eating (actually, I
> usually don't eat enough *smile*) I have not had to stick to super rigid
> eating habits.
>
> I have always watched my weight, and my A1-C has always hung around a
> relatively good level so maybe this accounts for it.  I also do not
> prefer sweet foods, at least now that I am older.
>
> I do count carbs, and watch my portions and again, I tend to eat less
> than ering on the other end, but, I have been rather flexible in what I
> could eat over the years, at least the last 15 years or so.
>
> Just curious if anyone else has experienced this.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:21 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
> Thanks for sharing,
> So much I don't understand, I'm type two, and for this I'm trying hard
> to keep my numnbers at a mild roar smile.
> you sure have to watch what you eat, at times it can be a trile. I take
> care of my diabetes, I don't let it take care of me. I have to say
> though cravings can get the best of you at times. Glad I'm getting
> better with this as well.
>
> Original message:
>> When I say I have had the best control of my blood sugars, I mean I do
>
>> not have constant fluctuations from one extreme to another.
>
>> On average, my daily numbers run between 100 and 130, and my A1-C's
>> have been between 6.5 and 7.  For type 1 diabetes, these are good
>> averages.
>
>> Of course, the pump alone does not cause this-- I still have to test
>> regularly and make sure my sliding scale per carb ratio is correct
>> with each meal.  And exercise is always key for us.  If you have a
>> pump but continue to not take care of things, your numbers will still
>> run all over.
>
>> See, with the pump, rates are set up for different times of the day so
>
>> if I am more inclined to run high at night, rates are set accordingly,
>
>> and vice versus for low times.  If changes happen, we adjust the rates
>
>> as well.  Instead of one or two shots a day of long acting insulin, I
>> now have multiple rates set for different times.  My pump has the
>> ability to set a different rate for every 30 minutes if necessary.
>
>> I then use a sliding scale for meals.  I count carbs and then deliver
>> my bolsis which is 1 unit per every 15 grams of carbs.
>
>> A cartridge of insulin is loaded into the pump, and, for me, one
>> cartridge last about a week.  I can fill the cartridges, but I prefer
>> to have someone sighted do it since I can't tell if there are air
>> bubbles or things like that.  I can, though, load the cartridge
>> without assistance.
>
>> This is why they say pumps are the closest thing to a functioning
>> pancreas.
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 8:16 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>> When you speak of your numbers being in control, what are you saying.
>> Are they same all of the time? Example 110 or 100? You are doing well
>> if I understand correctly.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Yes, I agree.  I am totally blind and have been using an insulin pump
>
>>> for six years now.  I have not had problems related to the pump, and
>>> I
>
>>> have had the best control of my sugars ever.
>
>>> You will learn how to operate the pump, and I am glad to see you have
>
>>> medical staff willing to help you learn this tool.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:44 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>> Wishing you the best with learning your new pump.
>>> I know you will catch on just fine.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> FYI, I finally got approval last week to get my insulin pump, yeah,
>>>> I
>
>>>> got it in the mail last week and today I start training on it.
>
>>>> So finally, especially with my high sugars, and my kidney transplant
>
>>>> it should be more under control now.
>
>>>> on a personal note:
>
>>>> If you are friends of David and Loraine Stayer, David's mother
>>>> passed
>
>>>> away yesterday.
>
>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>   Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 11:30 AM
>>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Insulin pump is it out yet?
>
>
>>>>   Bonna:
>
>>>>   The answers are NO and NO.  Manufacturers are notoriously
>>>> overly-optimistic re release dates.
>
>>>>   Mike Freeman
>>>>   sent from my iPhone
>
>
>>>>   On Mar 1, 2011, at 8:17, Bonna Williamson
>>>> <bwilliamson at redeemer.net<mailto:bwilliamson at redeemer.net>> wrote:
>
>
>>>>> Last year I received a phone call from Prada gee regarding their
>>>>> new
>
>>>>> talking insulin pump that is supposed to be on the market the first
>
>>>>> quarter of this year. Is it available yet? If not, do they have a
>>>>> release date to the blind diabetic? Thanks for any input. It is
>>>>> greatly appreciated. Bonna Williamson
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:02:28 -0600
> From: "Lucy.Alexander Mercer" <Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
> Message-ID: <4D6F4B12.4370.0069.0 at tn.gov>
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>
> when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but 
> as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most 
> educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing. 
> Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings, 
> placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I 
> particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this 
> often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted and 
> products are developed.
>
> In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned 
> swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up 
> to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices lasting 
> 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her pump, or are 
> these types of activities just not possible?
>
> Thanks,
> Lucy
>
>>>>
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
> No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
> whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.
>
> Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
> connects to a set attached to your body.
>
> The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
> exercise.
>
> The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
> crowded areas.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
> ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
> I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time
> one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose
> what ever it is called back on the unit?
> I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
> I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
> knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
> Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with
> the first time.
> Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.
>
> Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.
>
>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I
>
>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.
>
>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.
>
>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get
>
>> it!
>> *smile*
>
>> Bridgit
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just
>
>> a thought.
>
>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath
>
>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing
>
>>> dresses.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.
>
>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would
>
>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.
>
>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.
>
>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.
>
>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change
>
>>> the sets.
>
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it
>
>>> up
>
>>>   to use the buttons?
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.
>
>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a
>
>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.
>
>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.
>
>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*
>
>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.
>
>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.
>
>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to
>
>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*
>
>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.
>
>>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>>> o
>>> rg
>
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.
>
>>>> --
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>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Mar  3 17:38:19 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:38:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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Cheryl, of course you can remove and/or stop the pump. I did say that 
I do this during my shower. I've been using a pump for 20 years. My 
comment is that this isn't always necessary for exercise, in fact 
it's quite rare among pump users who engage in ordinary sorts of 
exercise. That was my disagreement.

Veronica
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From abbrown6211 at charter.net  Thu Mar  3 17:56:50 2011
From: abbrown6211 at charter.net (Anita)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:56:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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Message-ID: <4EBD41127765492ABEEB62A0CAE210CD@uga>

I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget 
something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL

Anita
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


> Hi there
> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took 
> met foremen.
> How long have you been on metformen.
> I have been with the pill for seven years.
>
> Original message:
>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
>> he
>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
>> true.
>
>> Thanks,
>> Anita
>> e-mail and facebook:
>> abbrown6211 at charter.net
>> skype:
>> anita.brown27
>
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From paujor at fuse.net  Thu Mar  3 18:05:45 2011
From: paujor at fuse.net (Paul & Paula Jordan)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:05:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <4EBD41127765492ABEEB62A0CAE210CD@uga>
References: <20110303162428.26372.13990@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
	<4EBD41127765492ABEEB62A0CAE210CD@uga>
Message-ID: <714936DD4D5E4E8EBA3128661DD50064@PaulJordan>

I have been on metformin for about 2 and a half years, and have had no
memory issues with it.  I do however think that chemotherapy has beaten the
very devil out of my memory, or at least the real urgency I have always had
about getting things done in a timely manner has been substantially reduced.

Have a great day.

paul

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:57 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget 
something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL

Anita
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


> Hi there
> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took 
> met foremen.
> How long have you been on metformen.
> I have been with the pill for seven years.
>
> Original message:
>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
>> he
>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
>> true.
>
>> Thanks,
>> Anita
>> e-mail and facebook:
>> abbrown6211 at charter.net
>> skype:
>> anita.brown27
>
>
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Thu Mar  3 18:06:19 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:06:19 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?
In-Reply-To: <B60C9F2155924383B1A0D1216063C3FD@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <mailman.3914.1299162094.4614.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<B60C9F2155924383B1A0D1216063C3FD@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <DF631642A04B46F8AA873CEB25F5E91A@DianePC>

Hey Bern!
I let JAWS read the first sentence or so and then delete it if need be.
What might also be helpful is when replying, delete below what you wrote and 
what you are responding to.
We don't need to read them all, all over again!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:43 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?


> Anybody out there got any idea how or where to find something that will 
> eliminate having to wade for days and days through all the replies that go 
> along with the new posts.  If we're reading the new posts, why do we 
> really, really have to wade through what whoever replied to six months ago 
> for every single email in succession?  I, for one, don't have time for all 
> that nonsense?  Is there a way to just be able to skim through and find 
> the new/pertinent posts?  Or, how can anyone suggest to set up the 
> listserve so we wouldn't have to put up with that garb?  Like someone said 
> a while back: Isn't there a way to edit all this?  Oh Man!  This digest 
> alone must take up a whole gig!
>
> Bern
>




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 19:31:33 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:31:33 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <4D6F4B12.4370.0069.0@tn.gov>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP171105C017A1E7E40C8B7B2C4C30@phx.gbl>

During the summer, I love to swim and lay out pool side.  I've been told
that for every hour I am unhooked from the pump, I should take one unit
of insulin.  Not all at once, but at the hour.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:02 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails, but
as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the most
educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of subscribing.
Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the workings,
placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you exceedingly!  I
particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I believe this
often receives secondary consideration when med research is conducted
and products are developed.  

In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned
swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up
to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices
lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her
pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

Thanks,
Lucy 

>>> 
From: 	Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To:	"'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/2/2011 3:32 PM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
connects to a set attached to your body.

The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
exercise.

The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
crowded areas.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle. Do
I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or hose 
what ever it is called back on the unit?
I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with 
the first time.
Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

Original message:
> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress, I

> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I 
> don't have to change them when out and about.

> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to get

> it!
> *smile*

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> Don't you listen for beeps?
> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me. Just

> a thought.

> Original message:
>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
>> underneath

>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when wearing

>> dresses.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
>> echevarria
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress 
>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I would

>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves 
>> it.

>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have 
>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower 
>> and swimming without it falling off.

>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same 
>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
>> change

>> the sets.

>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring it

>> up

>>   to use the buttons?
>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>   Original message:
>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>> goes
>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like a

>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!  *smile*
>> I
>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>> the
>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>> had
>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>> was
>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with 
>>> everything.

>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>> fill
>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>> just
>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it is
>> not
>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>> people
>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need to

>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>> around
>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>> does
>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>> rather
>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in 
>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>> witness
>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>> or
>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>> answer
>>> them.

>>> bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.
>> o
>> rg

>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>> made
>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>> to
>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>> in
>>> the
>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>> having
>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>> thinking
>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list, 
>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>> dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> is my email address.

>>> --
>>> --Dar
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>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 19:33:07 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:33:07 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Check out latest blog
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds1219D843E67EFE3437AB59A1C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP14289CDC3867AB1D9CDF56DC4C30@phx.gbl>

Hey,

Please check out my blog at:

http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/2011/03/03/through-the-eyes-of-a-child
/

Bridgit P




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 20:56:16 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:56:16 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <4D6F5F64.4370.0069.0@tn.gov>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1544CD8ED6CD264EEE11651C4C30@phx.gbl>

Considering most children are put on pumps, I would say physical
activity is possible.

It really shouldn't be different than those on injections.

In high school, I was on Lantis and Novalog, and I was extremely active.
I played soccer, ran track, was on the dance team and very involved in
theatre and music.

The pump, I think, just makes it easier to adjust things, but this is my
opinion.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump when
participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball is an
impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact sport
safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but just
wanted to make sure.  

>>> 
From: 	"cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To:	"Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/3/2011 8:41 AM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new e-mails,
but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if not the
most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of
subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the
workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you
exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as I
believe this often receives secondary consideration when med research is
conducted and products are developed.  

  In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US Sanctioned
swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts have been up
to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim practices
lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be without her
pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

  Thanks,
  Lucy 

  >>> 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
  whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings band.

  Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
  connects to a set attached to your body.

  The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or perhaps
  exercise.

  The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of loud,
  crowded areas.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> 
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone giggle.
Do
  I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any time 
  one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or
hose 
  what ever it is called back on the unit?
  I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
  I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the 
  knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
  Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke with

  the first time.
  Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with me.

  Original message:
  > Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow
me 
  > to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

  > With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress,
I

  > go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

  > The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the 
  > cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so
I 
  > don't have to change them when out and about.

  > Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist 
  > band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to
get

  > it!
  > *smile*

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> 
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
  > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > Don't you listen for beeps?
  > I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
Just

  > a thought.

  > Original message:
  >> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from 
  >> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from 
  >> underneath

  >> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when
wearing

  >> dresses.

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> 
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl 
  >> echevarria
  >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
  >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your 
  >> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

  >> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress

  >> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I
would

  >> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson 
  >> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they 
  >> probably wouldn't even notice.

  >> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she
loves 
  >> it.

  >> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do
have 
  >> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower

  >> and swimming without it falling off.

  >> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the
same 
  >> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to 
  >> change

  >> the sets.

  >> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >> Cheryl Echevarria
  >> CD-10646 
  >>
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  >> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
  >>
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ilto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriat
rave>
  >> l
  >> .c
  >> om>

  >> Member of NACTA.com
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  >> CST-1018299-10
  >>   ----- Original Message -----
  >>   From: d m
gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  >>   To:
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  >>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring
it

  >> up

  >>   to use the buttons?
  >>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  >>   Original message:
  >>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
  >> goes
  >>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like
a

  >>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
*smile*
  >> I
  >>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
  >> the
  >>> back when I wear dresses.

  >>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
  >> had
  >>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  >>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we 
  >>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

  >>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
  >> was
  >>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go
with 
  >>> everything.

  >>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
  >> fill
  >>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
  >> just
  >>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it
is
  >> not
  >>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
  >> people
  >>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  >>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need
to

  >>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
  >> around
  >>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The
pump
  >> does
  >>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
  >> rather
  >>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in

  >>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
  >> witness
  >>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself
shots
  >> or
  >>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

  >>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
  >> answer
  >>> them.

  >>>
bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at h
otmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>

  >>> Bridgit

  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From:
  >>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mai
lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbn
et>.
  >> o
  >> rg

  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  >>> To:
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
  >> made
  >>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the
pump
  >> to
  >>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just
put
  >> in
  >>> the
  >>> refill, with out filling anything?
  >>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >>> Did you take this off at night?
  >>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
  >> having
  >>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
  >> thinking
  >>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment 
  >>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off
list, 
  >>> you sure can. Thanks again.
  >>>
dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.ne
t%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>> is my email address.

  >>> --
  >>> --Dar
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  >>> every sinner has a future

  >>   --
  >>   --Dar
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  >>     FB: dmgina
  >>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 21:16:08 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:16:08 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110303162838.30224.80039@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP207C99A81E12D02B6EC224EC4C30@phx.gbl>

I don't know about the newest pumps recently on the market, but if I
swam with my pump on, it would be like swimming with my mobile.  *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I know in football the pump is worn.
I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

Original message:
> I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told,
> that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your

> blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

> Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your 
> sugar
> prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
> with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special

> covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until
you 
> are done, there is an option for that as well.

> I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league
> baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
> heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646 
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel
> .com>

> Member of NACTA.com
> Member of ASTA.org

> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
CST-1018299-10
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
>   To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>   My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump
> when participating in high energy exertion activities?  Also, goalball

> is an impact sport.  Can someone using a pump participate in an impact

> sport safely?  My guess is the answer varies with the individual but 
> just wanted to make sure.


>   From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
>   To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>   Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>   as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

>   The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>   Cheryl Echevarria
>   CD-10646
>   
>
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://
www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
>   1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>   
>
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om<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echeva
rriatravel.com>>

>   Member of NACTA.com
>   Member of ASTA.org

>   Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
CST-1018299-10
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Lucy.Alexander 
>
Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer@
tn.gov>>
>     To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>
Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>     Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>     when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
> e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if

> not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
> subscribing.  Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
> workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.  Thank you 
> exceedingly!  I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as

> I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med
research 
> is conducted and products are developed.

>     In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
> Sanctioned swimming.  More recently, I have played goalball.  workouts

> have been up to six hours in duration.  the most intensive were swim 
> practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.  for how long can one safely be 
> without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

>     Thanks,
>     Lucy


>     From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
>
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter@
hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
>     To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
>
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>     Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>     No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>     whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings
band.

>     Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>     connects to a set attached to your body.

>     The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or
perhaps
>     exercise.

>     The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of
loud,
>     crowded areas.

>     Bridgit

>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: 
>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>     [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>     Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
>     To: 
>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>     Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>     ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone
giggle. Do
>     I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any
time
>     one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or
hose
>     what ever it is called back on the unit?
>     I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>     I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>     knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>     Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke
with
>     the first time.
>     Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with
me.

>     Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.  Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress,
I

>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.

>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to
get

>> it!
>> *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 
>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: 
>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
Just

>> a thought.

>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath

>>> the fabric.  I tend to keep mine towards the back though when
wearing

>>> dresses.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 
>>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I
would

>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.

>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.  But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.

>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change

>>> the sets.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>>
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://
www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.ec
hevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/%3Chttp://www.echeva
rriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>>
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>>>   From: d m 
>>>
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@samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
>>>   To: 
>>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk@
nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbn
et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>   Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>   Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>   Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring
it

>>> up

>>>   to use the buttons?
>>>   Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>>   Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.  It looks like
a

>>>> pager or phone.  It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
*smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.  I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.  Go figure!  *smile*

>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.  My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.  Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.

>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.  The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it
is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.  When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need
to

>>>> change it.  The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.  The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.  I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.  I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.  *smile*

>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.

>>>>
bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at h
otmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com
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>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
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lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbn
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s at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-tal
k-bounces at nfbnet>>.
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>>> rg

>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: 
>>>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
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nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbn
et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>>
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t%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgin
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>>> 
>>>> is my email address.

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 21:24:27 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:24:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <4D6F782A.4370.0069.0@tn.gov>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP186C345CA9FF71F6108702CC4C30@phx.gbl>

This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes.  None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good.  Yet my doctor has
advised me to not get pregnant.  In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
want you dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children.  It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you!  This info is invaluable!  I will soon be
suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave.  It
was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery.  Until I return,
take good care.  Thanks for all of the responses.  I have learned much
from each of you.  

>>> 
From: 	Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To:	Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 	3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: 	Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Thu Mar  3 21:33:33 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:33:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP186C345CA9FF71F6108702CC4C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <192515.6927.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. 
I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to get pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's what I think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes.? None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good.? Yet my doctor has
advised me to not get pregnant.? In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
want you dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children.? It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you!? This info is invaluable!? I will soon be
suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave.? It
was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery.? Until I return,
take good care.? Thanks for all of the responses.? I have learned much
from each of you.? 

>>> 
From: ??? Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To:??? Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: ??? 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: ??? Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Thu Mar  3 21:40:04 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:40:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP207C99A81E12D02B6EC224EC4C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <610728.12537.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If u can swim with a pump on why can't you bathe withit on???????????????????
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:16 PM


I don't know about the newest pumps recently on the market, but if I
swam with my pump on, it would be like swimming with my mobile.? *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I know in football the pump is worn.
I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

Original message:
> I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told,
> that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your

> blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

> Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your 
> sugar
> prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
> with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special

> covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until
you 
> are done, there is an option for that as well.

> I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league
> baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
> heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646 
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> .com>

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>???----- Original Message -----
>???From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
>???To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>???Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>???My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump
> when participating in high energy exertion activities?? Also, goalball

> is an impact sport.? Can someone using a pump participate in an impact

> sport safely?? My guess is the answer varies with the individual but 
> just wanted to make sure.


>???From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
>???To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>???Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>???as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

>???The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>???Cheryl Echevarria
>???CD-10646
>???
>
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www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
>???1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>???
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om<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echeva
rriatravel.com>>

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>? ???----- Original Message -----
>? ???From: Lucy.Alexander 
>
Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer@
tn.gov>>
>? ???To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>
Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>? ???Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>? ???when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
> e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if

> not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
> subscribing.? Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
> workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.? Thank you 
> exceedingly!? I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as

> I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med
research 
> is conducted and products are developed.

>? ???In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
> Sanctioned swimming.? More recently, I have played goalball.? workouts

> have been up to six hours in duration.? the most intensive were swim 
> practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.? for how long can one safely be 
> without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

>? ???Thanks,
>? ???Lucy


>? ???From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
>
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter@
hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
>? ???To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
>
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>? ???Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>? ???No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>? ???whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings
band.

>? ???Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>? ???connects to a set attached to your body.

>? ???The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or
perhaps
>? ???exercise.

>? ???The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of
loud,
>? ???crowded areas.

>? ???Bridgit

>? ???-----Original Message-----
>? ???From: 
>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>? ???[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>? ???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
>? ???To: 
>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>? ???ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone
giggle. Do
>? ???I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any
time
>? ???one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or
hose
>? ???what ever it is called back on the unit?
>? ???I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>? ???I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>? ???knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>? ???Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke
with
>? ???the first time.
>? ???Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with
me.

>? ???Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress,
I

>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.

>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to
get

>> it!
>> *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 
>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: 
>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
Just

>> a thought.

>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath

>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when
wearing

>>> dresses.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 
>>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I
would

>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.

>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.

>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
>>> change

>>> the sets.

>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>>
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://
www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.ec
hevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/%3Chttp://www.echeva
rriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>>
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ilto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriat
rave<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at eche
varriatrave%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservat
ions at echevarriatrave>>
>>> l
>>> .c
>>> om>

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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m 
>>>
gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina
@samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
>>>???To: 
>>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk@
nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbn
et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring
it

>>> up

>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like
a

>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
*smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.

>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it
is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need
to

>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.

>>>>
bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at h
otmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com
%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailt
o:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
>>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mai
lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbn
et<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounce
s at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-tal
k-bounces at nfbnet>>.
>>> o
>>> rg

>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: 
>>>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk@
nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbn
et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>>
dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.ne
t%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgin
a at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net
>>> 
>>>> is my email address.

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>???FB: dmgina 
>>>>
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com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina
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//www.twitter.com/dmgina>>>
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>???--
>>>???--Dar
>>>???skype: dmgina23
>>>? ???FB: dmgina
>>>???
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>>>???every sinner has a future

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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>???FB: dmgina
>>
www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.
com/dmgina%3Chttp://www.twitter.com/dmgina>>
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

>? ???--
>? ???--Dar
>? ???skype: dmgina23
>? ? ???FB: dmgina
>? ???
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 21:44:29 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:44:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <192515.6927.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP182D4224776B1EA31431C72C4C30@phx.gbl>

Thank you for sharing.

We have spoke with a high risk OBGYN, and he underlined the risk, but is
also willing to work with us.

I'm just weighing my options right now.

We have looked into adoption, but it is expensive, but on a positive
note, each caseworker we have talked to is more than willing to assist
us if we go this route-- our blindness has not been a concern.

Okay, sorry for the trip down my personal life.  Don't usually do this.

Now that I am 30, I know waiting any longer for kids will up the risk.

Thanks again.

B

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. 
I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
get pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
what I think. Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes.? None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good.? Yet my doctor has
advised me to not get pregnant.? In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
want you dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children.? It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you!? This info is invaluable!? I will soon be
suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave.? It
was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery.? Until I return,
take good care.? Thanks for all of the responses.? I have learned much
from each of you.? 

>>> 
From: ??? Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To:??? Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: ??? 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: ??? Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 21:58:52 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:58:52 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <610728.12537.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP126126523C7FB51E70728F9C4C30@phx.gbl>

I don't take my pump anywhere near water.  It sounds like some have
pumps that have the ability to be in water.

I would assume that if a pump can undergo a dunk in the pool, it could
withstand a shower.  *smile*

Since I detach from the pump before water activity, I test before doing
so-- including before a shower-- to make sure I don't need a corrective
bolus.  And again, for every hour I am detached, I take one unit of
insulin.  Although, I do not do this during exercise since I have a
tendancy to drop even when I decrease the rates.  Usually, I just remove
the pump before extreme physical activity.  It does depend on my sugars
though.

Each person's body is different and responds differently to activity,
insulin, food and a myriad of other things.  This is why your doctors
spends time determining what your pump settings should look like, and
what, and how many, carbs you should eat.

I have a higher metabolism which means I burn calories faster than some.
My body responds very quickly to insulin too.  Diabetes, to an extent,
is based on the individual.

We can provide our experiences, but what works for me, may not work for
someone else.

As we have seen, many of us have different experiences with the pump.

And I would like to add that pumps are not the end-all-be-all.  You can
have just as much success and flexibility on injections especially those
using a product like Lantis.

It is what you, and your doctor, are comfortable with.

Of course, doctors are human and they do not possess all the answers.  I
have found you have to have a chemistry of sorts with doctors otherwise
the relationship will go nowhere.  Much like dating!  *smile*  You must
find the right one for you.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


If u can swim with a pump on why can't you bathe withit
on??????????????????? Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:16 PM


I don't know about the newest pumps recently on the market, but if I
swam with my pump on, it would be like swimming with my mobile.? *smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I know in football the pump is worn.
I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

Original message:
> I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told, 
> that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your

> blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

> Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your
> sugar
> prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
> with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special

> covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until
you 
> are done, there is an option for that as well.

> I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league 
> baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
> heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

> Cheryl Echevarria
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>???----- Original Message -----
>???From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>
>???To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>???Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>???My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump

>when participating in high energy exertion activities?? Also, goalball

> is an impact sport.? Can someone using a pump participate in an impact

> sport safely?? My guess is the answer varies with the individual but
> just wanted to make sure.


>???From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
>???To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>???Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>???as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

>???The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

>???Cheryl Echevarria
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>? ???----- Original Message -----
>? ???From: Lucy.Alexander 
>
Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer@
tn.gov>>
>? ???To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>
Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>? ???Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>? ???when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
> e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if

> not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
> subscribing.? Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
> workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps.? Thank you 
> exceedingly!? I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as

> I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med
research 
> is conducted and products are developed.

>? ???In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
> Sanctioned swimming.? More recently, I have played goalball.? workouts

> have been up to six hours in duration.? the most intensive were swim 
> practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.? for how long can one safely be 
> without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

>? ???Thanks,
>? ???Lucy


>? ???From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
>
<bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter@
hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
>? ???To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
>
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>? ???Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

>? ???No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
>? ???whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings
band.

>? ???Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
>? ???connects to a set attached to your body.

>? ???The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or
perhaps
>? ???exercise.

>? ???The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of
loud,
>? ???crowded areas.

>? ???Bridgit

>? ???-----Original Message-----
>? ???From: 
>
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<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>? ???[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>? ???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
>? ???To: 
>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>? ???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>? ???ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone
giggle. Do
>? ???I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any
time
>? ???one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or
hose
>? ???what ever it is called back on the unit?
>? ???I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
>? ???I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
>? ???knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
>? ???Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke
with
>? ???the first time.
>? ???Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with
me.

>? ???Original message:
>> Yes, I listen for the beeps.? Most crowded situations do not allow me
>> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

>> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress,
I

>> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

>> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
>> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
>> don't have to change them when out and about.

>> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
>> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to
get

>> it!
>> *smile*

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: 
>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
>> To: 
>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>> Don't you listen for beeps?
>> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
Just

>> a thought.

>> Original message:
>>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
>>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
>>> underneath

>>> the fabric.? I tend to keep mine towards the back though when
wearing

>>> dresses.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: 
>>>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
nfbnet.org>>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
>>> echevarria
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
>>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

>>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
>>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I
would

>>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
>>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
>>> probably wouldn't even notice.

>>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
>>> it.

>>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
>>> if you need it something to cover it.? But you can go in the shower
>>> and swimming without it falling off.

>>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
>>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
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>>>???----- Original Message -----
>>>???From: d m 
>>>
gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina
@samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
>>>???To: 
>>>
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-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk@
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et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>???Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
>>>???Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>???Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring
it

>>> up

>>>???to use the buttons?
>>>???Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

>>>???Original message:
>>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
>>> goes
>>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts.? It looks like
a

>>>> pager or phone.? It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
*smile*
>>> I
>>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
>>> the
>>>> back when I wear dresses.

>>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night.? I have never
>>> had
>>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

>>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
>>>> started taking the pictures.? Go figure!? *smile*

>>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too.? My first one
>>> was
>>>> purple, and my current one is blue.? Of course, black would go with
>>>> everything.

>>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
>>> fill
>>>> about a months worth to keep on hand.? The pump-- mine at least--
>>> just
>>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it
is
>>> not
>>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out.? When
>>> people
>>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

>>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need
to

>>>> change it.? The battery last about a month and once again, I know
>>> around
>>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery.? The pump
>>> does
>>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
>>> rather
>>>> simple and pain free.? I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
>>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
>>> witness
>>>> this stuff.? I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
>>> or
>>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what.? *smile*

>>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
>>> answer
>>>> them.

>>>>
bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at h
otmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com
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>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:
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lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbn
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>>> o
>>> rg

>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
>>>> To: 
>>>>
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes
-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk@
nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbn
et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


>>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
>>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
>>> made
>>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
>>> to
>>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
>>> in
>>>> the
>>>> refill, with out filling anything?
>>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
>>>> Did you take this off at night?
>>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
>>> having
>>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
>>> thinking
>>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
>>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
>>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
>>>>
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t%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgin
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>>> 
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 22:18:26 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 17:18:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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FYI, I had high risk pregnancy, was watched like a hawk, I have 1 daughter going to be 22.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Thank you for sharing.

  We have spoke with a high risk OBGYN, and he underlined the risk, but is
  also willing to work with us.

  I'm just weighing my options right now.

  We have looked into adoption, but it is expensive, but on a positive
  note, each caseworker we have talked to is more than willing to assist
  us if we go this route-- our blindness has not been a concern.

  Okay, sorry for the trip down my personal life.  Don't usually do this.

  Now that I am 30, I know waiting any longer for kids will up the risk.

  Thanks again.

  B

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:34 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. 
  I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't
  easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
  get pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
  what I think. Debbie

  --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>> wrote:


  From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


  This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
  were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

  Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
  how was that experience?

  I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
  diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
  in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has
  advised me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
  want you dead."

  I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
  is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
  difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
  am curious about others experiences.

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
  Mercer
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be
  suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It
  was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
  complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return,
  take good care. Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much
  from each of you. 

  >>> 
  From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump 
  during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually 
  build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account 
  for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous 
  will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of 
  hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, 
  you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone 
  swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant 
  to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I 
  can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I 
  take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's 
  part of my exercise life. It's always there.
  The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy 
  exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a 
  lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump 
  group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put 
  down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky 
  or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
  you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers 
  should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or 
  something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better 
  way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the 
  first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But 
  boy is it worth it!
  And I too am enjoying this discussion.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 22:19:46 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 17:19:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
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References: <610728.12537.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I would want to take it off in the shower anyway, to clean the area where the pump has been.  Also you are naked, so where would you put it.
I don't like things on me when I take a shower.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:40 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  If u can swim with a pump on why can't you bathe withit on???????????????????
  Debbie

  --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>> wrote:


  From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:16 PM


  I don't know about the newest pumps recently on the market, but if I
  swam with my pump on, it would be like swimming with my mobile. *smile*

  Bridgit

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  I know in football the pump is worn.
  I thought I understood you can wear the pump swimming.
  I thought this was read yesterdays mail.

  Original message:
  > I put it there for you, for the length of the activity, I was told,
  > that as long as the activity exists, and then afterwards to check your

  > blood sugar and adjust accordingly.

  > Does your sugar drop when you exercise, you should be taking your 
  > sugar
  > prior to any activity and then take it after. No if you are dancing 
  > with someone, you should keep it on, you can keep it on with a special

  > covering for the pump that they have just suspend the insulin until
  you 
  > are done, there is an option for that as well.

  > I hope that helps, yes an impact sport, yes, a number of Major league
  > baseball players where them, especially pictures and catchers, and I 
  > heard one Professional Hockey Player as well.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646 
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  > .com>

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  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: Lucy.Alexander Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov>>
  > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:29 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > My question was for how long can someone safely be without her pump
  > when participating in high energy exertion activities? Also, goalball

  > is an impact sport. Can someone using a pump participate in an impact

  > sport safely? My guess is the answer varies with the individual but 
  > just wanted to make sure.


  > From: "cheryl echevarria" 
  > <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>>
  > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  > Date: 3/3/2011 8:41 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  > as long as you exercise, it is on suspend until you put it back on.

  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646
  > 
  >
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  > 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  > 
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  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: Lucy.Alexander 
  >
  Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer<mailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer at tn.gov%3Cmailto:Lucy.Alexander.Mercer>@
  tn.gov>>
  > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the 
  >
  Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:02 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > when I came into work today, I groaned at the number of new 
  > e-mails, but as I started reading this thread realized it is one of if

  > not the most educational one I have read on this list in 18 months of 
  > subscribing. Ladies you have done a wonderful job of explaining the 
  > workings, placements, and trouble shooting for pumps. Thank you 
  > exceedingly! I particularly am grateful for the female perspective as

  > I believe this often receives secondary consideration when med
  research 
  > is conducted and products are developed.

  > In my youth, I was a gymnast, ran track, and competed in US 
  > Sanctioned swimming. More recently, I have played goalball. workouts

  > have been up to six hours in duration. the most intensive were swim 
  > practices lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. for how long can one safely be 
  > without her pump, or are these types of activities just not possible?

  > Thanks,
  > Lucy


  > From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
  >
  <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter>@
  hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>
  > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
  >
  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabete>
  s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>>
  > Date: 3/2/2011 3:32 PM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

  > No, no, no, when I say unhook, I just mean the device itself from
  > whatever I have it attached to-- waist line, knickers, stalkings
  band.

  > Imagine a mobile phone with tubing connected at one end that then
  > connects to a set attached to your body.

  > The only time you unhook the tubing is for a shower or swim or
  perhaps
  > exercise.

  > The beeping is loud enough to to hear it with the exception of
  loud,
  > crowded areas.

  > Bridgit

  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: 
  >
  diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  <mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces>@
  nfbnet.org>>
  > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 3:22 PM
  > To: 
  >
  diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes>
  -talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  > ah heck I would be the talk of the town if I mooned everyone
  giggle. Do
  > I understand you to say then in order to listen to beeps at any
  time
  > one must take the cord off, do the beeps then replace the cord, or
  hose
  > what ever it is called back on the unit?
  > I'm so proud of you all of you for giving this a swell try.
  > I hope in town Billings, I will have someone who would have the
  > knowledge to lern all that you folks are learning.
  > Trust me I wasn't impressed with the diabetic coordinator I spoke
  with
  > the first time.
  > Her way of thinking was truly wrong, and the doctor agreeed with
  me.

  > Original message:
  >> Yes, I listen for the beeps. Most crowded situations do not allow me
  >> to hear the beep well without the pump being close to my ear.

  >> With dresses, I have never dialed insulin from underneath the dress,
  I

  >> go into the bathroom so I can unhook and bring closer to my ear.

  >> The only other reason I would need to hear the beep is if the
  >> cartridge or battery were low, and I usually stay on top of this so I
  >> don't have to change them when out and about.

  >> Most days, I wear pants or skirts so it is just hooked to my waist
  >> band which allows for quick retrieval and no hiking of hemlines to
  get

  >> it!
  >> *smile*

  >> Bridgit

  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From: 
  >>
  diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
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  nfbnet.org>>
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:57 PM
  >> To: 
  >>
  diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes>
  -talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >> Don't you listen for beeps?
  >> I wouldn't be able to hear what is happening if it was behind me.
  Just

  >> a thought.

  >> Original message:
  >>> If you have to dial up insulin, you would have to retrieve it from
  >>> underneath your dress, unless you can feel the buttons from
  >>> underneath

  >>> the fabric. I tend to keep mine towards the back though when
  wearing

  >>> dresses.

  >>> Bridgit

  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From: 
  >>>
  diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  <mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces>@
  nfbnet.org>>
  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
  >>> echevarria
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 11:28 AM
  >>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> no Dar, the actual part of the pump is attached 2 inches from your
  >>> belly button on either side of your stomach/abdomen area.

  >>> so no you would not have to lift up your dress. I would if my dress
  >>> doesn't have buttons or if I am in an area with other people, I
  would

  >>> just do it in the bathroom, most of the time I am doing it, Nelson
  >>> says it looks like someone is checking there cellphone, so they
  >>> probably wouldn't even notice.

  >>> My daughter has had the pump for at least 5 years now, and she loves
  >>> it.

  >>> Very active doesn't come out unless you sweat a lot but they do have
  >>> if you need it something to cover it. But you can go in the shower
  >>> and swimming without it falling off.

  >>> you change it every 3 days, so you usually will do it about the same
  >>> time, so if you are out, you know when you get home you have to
  >>> change

  >>> the sets.

  >>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

  >>> Cheryl Echevarria
  >>> CD-10646
  >>>
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  rriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>>
  >>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  >>>
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  >>> om>

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  >>> ----- Original Message -----
  >>> From: d m 
  >>>
  gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina>
  @samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>>
  >>> To: 
  >>>
  diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes>
  -talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk<mailto:-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk>@
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  et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 12:18 PM
  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>> Yes I enjoy dresses most of the time, wouldn't you have to bring
  it

  >>> up

  >>> to use the buttons?
  >>> Thanks for being kind to me and explaioning how you do things.

  >>> Original message:
  >>>> I have a holster-- similar to mobile phone holsters-- that my pump
  >>> goes
  >>>> in and I wear it on the side of my pants or skirts. It looks like
  a

  >>>> pager or phone. It is a bit more complicated with dresses!
  *smile*
  >>> I
  >>>> usually clip it to my knickers or stalkings and slip it around to
  >>> the
  >>>> back when I wear dresses.

  >>>> You have to wear it at all times including at night. I have never
  >>> had
  >>>> problems with it, though, and people usually don't notice it.

  >>>> I did a photo shoot once, and wardrobe did not notice it until we
  >>>> started taking the pictures. Go figure! *smile*

  >>>> You can usually get a pump in different colors too. My first one
  >>> was
  >>>> purple, and my current one is blue. Of course, black would go with
  >>>> everything.

  >>>> You can not get cartridges pre-filled, but I usually have someone
  >>> fill
  >>>> about a months worth to keep on hand. The pump-- mine at least--
  >>> just
  >>>> beeps at me when I need to change the battery or cartridge and it
  is
  >>> not
  >>>> distracting to the point where people would be freaked out. When
  >>> people
  >>>> do notice the beeping, they usually attribute it to a phone.

  >>>> My cartridges last about a week so I know around when I will need
  to

  >>>> change it. The battery last about a month and once again, I know
  >>> around
  >>>> what time of the month I will need to change the battery. The pump
  >>> does
  >>>> not require a lot of fancy work, and installing the cartridges is
  >>> rather
  >>>> simple and pain free. I rarely have had to install a cartridge in
  >>>> public, but at this point in life, I don't really care if people
  >>> witness
  >>>> this stuff. I use to go into a bathroom stall to give myself shots
  >>> or
  >>>> test, but now I do what I need to do no matter what. *smile*

  >>>> I am open to any questions or comments, and I will do my best to
  >>> answer
  >>>> them.

  >>>>
  bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at h<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at h>
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  %3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com%3Cmailt
  o:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>>

  >>>> Bridgit

  >>>> -----Original Message-----
  >>>> From:
  >>>
  diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet<mai<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet%3Cmai>
  lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbn
  et<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounce<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounce>
  s at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-tal<mailto:s at nfbnet%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-tal>
  k-bounces at nfbnet<mailto:k-bounces at nfbnet>>>.
  >>> o
  >>> rg

  >>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
  >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 10:46 AM
  >>>> To: 
  >>>>
  diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes>
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  et.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


  >>>> Ladies, how are you wearing your pumps?
  >>>> I read at some point where folks have had fanny packs for them, Or
  >>> made
  >>>> an inside pocket to carry it. Just interested. How easy is the pump
  >>> to
  >>>> get to. Also can you buy the cartridges filled, so you can just put
  >>> in
  >>>> the
  >>>> refill, with out filling anything?
  >>>> Just like the Pin I'm using?
  >>>> Did you take this off at night?
  >>>> Do you try to fill your pump at home so you are not caught out
  >>> having
  >>>> to do this, and the pump makes a sound that would scare folks
  >>> thinking
  >>>> you are in some kind of trouble, when all it is for the moment
  >>>> refilling the pump? Thanks, If you would like to write me off list,
  >>>> you sure can. Thanks again.
  >>>>
  dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.ne<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.net%3Cmailto:dmgina at samobile.ne>
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  >>> 
  >>>> is my email address.

  >>>> --
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar  3 22:30:30 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:30:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
Message-ID: <20110303223030.2053.12727@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Oh me way to funny, I love to laugh.
Keep smiling, that does lower sugars.

Original message:
> I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget
> something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL

> Anita
> e-mail and facebook:
> abbrown6211 at charter.net
> skype:
> anita.brown27

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


>> Hi there
>> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took
>> met foremen.
>> How long have you been on metformen.
>> I have been with the pill for seven years.

>> Original message:
>>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research
>>> he
>>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not
>>> true.

>>> Thanks,
>>> Anita
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Thu Mar  3 22:32:15 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:32:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
References: <BLU0-SMTP182D4224776B1EA31431C72C4C30@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <5B81351B513A4615A41B596577A30910@Bernie7309aa9>

Good for you!  I also had an extremely high-risk pregnancy and lost it.  The 
baby would've been eleven years old on Valentine's Day.

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> FYI, I had high risk pregnancy, was watched like a hawk, I have 1 daughter 
> going to be 22.
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:44 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Thank you for sharing.
>
>  We have spoke with a high risk OBGYN, and he underlined the risk, but is
>  also willing to work with us.
>
>  I'm just weighing my options right now.
>
>  We have looked into adoption, but it is expensive, but on a positive
>  note, each caseworker we have talked to is more than willing to assist
>  us if we go this route-- our blindness has not been a concern.
>
>  Okay, sorry for the trip down my personal life.  Don't usually do this.
>
>  Now that I am 30, I know waiting any longer for kids will up the risk.
>
>  Thanks again.
>
>  B
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:34 PM
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic.
>  I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't
>  easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
>  get pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
>  what I think. Debbie
>
>  --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter 
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter 
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM
>
>
>  This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
>  were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?
>
>  Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
>  how was that experience?
>
>  I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
>  diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
>  in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has
>  advised me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
>  want you dead."
>
>  I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
>  is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
>  difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
>  am curious about others experiences.
>
>  Bridgit
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
>  Mercer
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be
>  suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It
>  was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
>  complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return,
>  take good care. Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much
>  from each of you.
>
>  >>>
>  From: Veronica Elsea 
> <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump
>  during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually
>  build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account
>  for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous
>  will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of
>  hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear,
>  you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone
>  swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant
>  to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I
>  can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I
>  take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's
>  part of my exercise life. It's always there.
>  The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
>  exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a
>  lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump
>  group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put
>  down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky
>  or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
>  you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers
>  should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or
>  something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better
>  way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the
>  first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But
>  boy is it worth it!
>  And I too am enjoying this discussion.
>
>  Veronica
>  We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
>  that will impact and entertain you forever!
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From kcc86 at hotmail.com  Thu Mar  3 22:55:29 2011
From: kcc86 at hotmail.com (K C)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 17:55:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
References: <192515.6927.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1D3BBE6A71994DA8BB302BC149B8796D@hp7c7d9e5567d0>

Hello, Bridgett.  I had my daughter 10 years ago, long before I even knew I 
had Diabetes.  In fact, at the time, I didn't have it at all.  But, at this 
point if I got pregnant, I would become Insulin dependent within the last 
three months of pregnancy, and then, assuming there were no complications, 
would return to my current state of controlling my sugar with Diet, and 
exercise.

Now, I'm a type 2, and was only diagnosed in 2008.  There are many, many 
people with both types who conceive, and give birth to healthy babies 
without it having to be about them risking their lives.  It's about your own 
individual treatment regimen, whether, or not your own health is at risk 
before the pregnancy, and how your medical team approached the pregnancy.

I'm not in menopause yet, and still want to become a mother again.  And if 
all things are equaled I will try soon.  Diabetes is about being caughtious, 
not about keeping you from becoming a parent.

Good luck to you.

Kijuana


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic.
I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't 
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to get 
pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's what I 
think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are
in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has
advised me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't
want you dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be
suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It
was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent
complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return,
take good care. Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much
from each of you.

>>>
From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump
during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually
build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account
for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous
will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of
hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear,
you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone
swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant
to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I
can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I
take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's
part of my exercise life. It's always there.
The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a
lot, some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump
group here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put
down to help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky
or something but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when
you start using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers
should come in handy. The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or
something. The pump is supposed to help you do your life in a better
way, not become your life. It does require some effort during the
first month or two as you're figuring out all of your settings. But
boy is it worth it!
And I too am enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From abbrown6211 at charter.net  Thu Mar  3 23:25:01 2011
From: abbrown6211 at charter.net (Anita)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:25:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
References: <20110303223030.2053.12727@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <9C93B2D7AE7A495BA5E98F1C5D0DA778@uga>

They also  say that laughter is good for the heart.

Anita
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


> Oh me way to funny, I love to laugh.
> Keep smiling, that does lower sugars.
>
> Original message:
>> I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget
>> something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL
>
>> Anita
>> e-mail and facebook:
>> abbrown6211 at charter.net
>> skype:
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>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>
>
>>> Hi there
>>> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took
>>> met foremen.
>>> How long have you been on metformen.
>>> I have been with the pill for seven years.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his 
>>>> research
>>>> he
>>>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what 
>>>> I
>>>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not
>>>> true.
>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Anita
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 02:22:54 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:22:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?
Message-ID: <20110304022254.4589.14137@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

I couldn't get the message to read at all.
Oh this lady is one of my favorite ladies.
I just love her.
To bad I couldn't read the message.

Original message:
> Hey Bern!
> I let JAWS read the first sentence or so and then delete it if need be.
> What might also be helpful is when replying, delete below what you wrote and
> what you are responding to.
> We don't need to read them all, all over again!
> Diane
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:43 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?


>> Anybody out there got any idea how or where to find something that will
>> eliminate having to wade for days and days through all the replies that go
>> along with the new posts.  If we're reading the new posts, why do we
>> really, really have to wade through what whoever replied to six months ago
>> for every single email in succession?  I, for one, don't have time for all
>> that nonsense?  Is there a way to just be able to skim through and find
>> the new/pertinent posts?  Or, how can anyone suggest to set up the
>> listserve so we wouldn't have to put up with that garb?  Like someone said
>> a while back: Isn't there a way to edit all this?  Oh Man!  This digest
>> alone must take up a whole gig!

>> Bern



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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 02:27:22 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:27:22 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
Message-ID: <20110304022722.4925.23222@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Paul,
When I start to get tired, it is hard for me to think of what I was 
writing about.
That drives me crazy.
Don't think it has anything to do with the met foreman though.
My friend was telling me that met foreman does cause one to gain weight.
She felt as closely I watch what I eat, she didn't feel it had to do 
with food as the met foreman.
My friend is a dietition.
She shared that in all restraunts had to have menus for us to follow.
I didn't remember this unless it was shared with me and I forgot.
Gee was it the met foreman?
Smile.

Original message:
> I have been on metformin for about 2 and a half years, and have had no
> memory issues with it.  I do however think that chemotherapy has beaten the
> very devil out of my memory, or at least the real urgency I have always had
> about getting things done in a timely manner has been substantially reduced.

> Have a great day.

> paul

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:57 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

> I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget
> something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL

> Anita
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> abbrown6211 at charter.net
> skype:
> anita.brown27

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


>> Hi there
>> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took
>> met foremen.
>> How long have you been on metformen.
>> I have been with the pill for seven years.

>> Original message:
>>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research
>>> he
>>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not
>>> true.

>>> Thanks,
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 02:52:57 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:52:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
Message-ID: <20110304025257.32750.22680@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Then I have a good heart, I laugh all of the time.
For me it is a blessing.

Original message:
> They also  say that laughter is good for the heart.

> Anita
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


>> Oh me way to funny, I love to laugh.
>> Keep smiling, that does lower sugars.

>> Original message:
>>> I have been on Metformin for about 18 months.  I guess when I forget
>>> something I can blame it on Metformin. LOL

>>> Anita
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>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:24 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


>>>> Hi there
>>>> I'm told this isn't true, gee I wonder what my excuse was before I took
>>>> met foremen.
>>>> How long have you been on metformen.
>>>> I have been with the pill for seven years.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
>>>>> research
>>>>> he
>>>>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what
>>>>> I
>>>>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not
>>>>> true.

>>>>> Thanks,
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar  4 03:02:07 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 19:02:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?
In-Reply-To: <DF631642A04B46F8AA873CEB25F5E91A@DianePC>
References: <mailman.3914.1299162094.4614.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>	<B60C9F2155924383B1A0D1216063C3FD@Bernie7309aa9>
	<DF631642A04B46F8AA873CEB25F5E91A@DianePC>
Message-ID: <00af01cbda18$8cb60340$a62209c0$@panix.com>

But someone coming upon the thread fresh might find it helpful to read the
past replies.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diane
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:06 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?

Hey Bern!
I let JAWS read the first sentence or so and then delete it if need be.
What might also be helpful is when replying, delete below what you wrote and

what you are responding to.
We don't need to read them all, all over again!
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:43 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Any idea...?


> Anybody out there got any idea how or where to find something that will 
> eliminate having to wade for days and days through all the replies that go

> along with the new posts.  If we're reading the new posts, why do we 
> really, really have to wade through what whoever replied to six months ago

> for every single email in succession?  I, for one, don't have time for all

> that nonsense?  Is there a way to just be able to skim through and find 
> the new/pertinent posts?  Or, how can anyone suggest to set up the 
> listserve so we wouldn't have to put up with that garb?  Like someone said

> a while back: Isn't there a way to edit all this?  Oh Man!  This digest 
> alone must take up a whole gig!
>
> Bern
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  4 03:07:27 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 21:07:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <5B81351B513A4615A41B596577A30910@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1444D97F052122EE7D7F5ABC4C20@phx.gbl>

I am sorry for your loss.  I know that sorrow, though ours was lost in
the first trimester.

I am sure these children have a special place in the heavens.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:32 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Good for you!  I also had an extremely high-risk pregnancy and lost it.
The 
baby would've been eleven years old on Valentine's Day.

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


> FYI, I had high risk pregnancy, was watched like a hawk, I have 1 
> daughter
> going to be 22.
>
>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:44 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Thank you for sharing.
>
>  We have spoke with a high risk OBGYN, and he underlined the risk, but

> is  also willing to work with us.
>
>  I'm just weighing my options right now.
>
>  We have looked into adoption, but it is expensive, but on a positive

> note, each caseworker we have talked to is more than willing to assist

> us if we go this route-- our blindness has not been a concern.
>
>  Okay, sorry for the trip down my personal life.  Don't usually do 
> this.
>
>  Now that I am 30, I know waiting any longer for kids will up the 
> risk.
>
>  Thanks again.
>
>  B
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From:
>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie
Fredericks
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:34 PM
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic.  
> I have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy 
> wasn't  easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field 
> says not to  get pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. 
> At least that's  what I think. Debbie
>
>  --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
>
>  From: Bridgit Pollpeter
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com>>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>  To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM
>
>
>  This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, 
> and  were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your 
> experience?
>
>  Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, 
> and  how was that experience?
>
>  I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to

> diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are

> in tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has  
> advised me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't

> want you dead."
>
>  I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic 
> pregnancy  is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have 
> children. It can be  difficult, and many women experience miscarriages

> (yes, as have I) but I  am curious about others experiences.
>
>  Bridgit
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From:
>
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
>  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
>  Mercer
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>
>  Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be  
> suspending my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It  
> was scheduled for the end of this month but due to some mild but 
> recent  complications, I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I 
> return,  take good care. Thanks for all of the responses. I have 
> learned much  from each of you.
>
>  >>>
>  From: Veronica Elsea
> <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com<mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
>
>  Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump  
> during exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually  
> build in a lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account  
> for exercise. Some people who go diving or something really strenuous

> will remove the pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of  
> hours. But more and more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear,  
> you'll just go swimming without thinking about it. I have gone  
> swimming with mine quite a bit. Nowadays companies are more reluctant

> to talk about wearing the pump in water than they used to be. But I  
> can't remember the last time I've stopped or suspended my pump. I  
> take it off only for a quick shower. It's part of my love life. It's  
> part of my exercise life. It's always there.  The only thing I've seen

> come up with some people during heavy  exercise is that for some types

> of cannulas, when people perspire a  lot, some tape doesn't stick as 
> well. Many of the people in my pump  group here who use MedTronic 
> pumps have extra sticky stuff they put  down to help tape stick during

> those times. I guess I've been lucky  or something but I've never had 
> to mess with any extra stuff. But when  you start using an insulin 
> pump, this is where the trainers  should come in handy. The idea is 
> kind of like getting a guide dog or  something. The pump is supposed 
> to help you do your life in a better  way, not become your life. It 
> does require some effort during the  first month or two as you're 
> figuring out all of your settings. But  boy is it worth it!
>  And I too am enjoying this discussion.
>
>  Veronica
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  4 03:15:41 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 21:15:41 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <1D3BBE6A71994DA8BB302BC149B8796D@hp7c7d9e5567d0>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP121CE1C5E1471A2F6F2C45EC4C20@phx.gbl>

Thank you very much.  It is a difficult decision to make.  You don't
think of these things when you are younger, but then all of a sudden,
you grow up and begin to think like a grown up.  *smile*

I've been diabetic for 25-yeaars now, and I was always cautioned to be
careful and that a pregnancy would be difficult at best.  I know many
make the decision to create a family and it turns out beautiful in the
end.  Not all stories have similar endings though.

How does one weigh such an option?  This subject of motherhood and
inability to conceive has become a large part of my writing.

Perhaps future generations will not have to toil so much to experience
something that, for many, is a natural part of life.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of K C
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Hello, Bridgett.  I had my daughter 10 years ago, long before I even
knew I 
had Diabetes.  In fact, at the time, I didn't have it at all.  But, at
this 
point if I got pregnant, I would become Insulin dependent within the
last 
three months of pregnancy, and then, assuming there were no
complications, 
would return to my current state of controlling my sugar with Diet, and 
exercise.

Now, I'm a type 2, and was only diagnosed in 2008.  There are many, many

people with both types who conceive, and give birth to healthy babies 
without it having to be about them risking their lives.  It's about your
own 
individual treatment regimen, whether, or not your own health is at risk

before the pregnancy, and how your medical team approached the
pregnancy.

I'm not in menopause yet, and still want to become a mother again.  And
if 
all things are equaled I will try soon.  Diabetes is about being
caughtious, 
not about keeping you from becoming a parent.

Good luck to you.

Kijuana


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. I
have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't 
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
get 
pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
what I 
think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are in
tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has advised
me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't want you
dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be suspending
my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It was scheduled
for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent complications,
I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return, take good care.
Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much from each of you.

>>>
From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump during
exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually build in a
lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account for exercise.
Some people who go diving or something really strenuous will remove the
pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of hours. But more and
more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, you'll just go swimming
without thinking about it. I have gone swimming with mine quite a bit.
Nowadays companies are more reluctant to talk about wearing the pump in
water than they used to be. But I can't remember the last time I've
stopped or suspended my pump. I take it off only for a quick shower.
It's part of my love life. It's part of my exercise life. It's always
there. The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a lot,
some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump group
here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put down to
help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky or something
but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when you start
using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers should come in handy.
The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or something. The pump is
supposed to help you do your life in a better way, not become your life.
It does require some effort during the first month or two as you're
figuring out all of your settings. But boy is it worth it! And I too am
enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music
Designs Santa Cruz, California 877-607-6407


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Mar  4 03:12:59 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:12:59 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds16C980F3D96CF157320DC8A1C30@phx.gbl>
References: <610728.12537.qm@web81603.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BLU162-ds16C980F3D96CF157320DC8A1C30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.48.1593446899.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

My older pumps came with the cutest little shower bags. I'd just hang 
them on the shower head and enjoy my shouer. And even when you detach 
the pump, you don't always remove the cannula. The only place where 
things sometimes got kind of comical was getting out of the shower. 
Nothing quite like forgetting the pump is hanging on the shower head 
and trying to do that big leap out of the shower! Oops! But this was 
kind of necessary in the early days because it was more common to 
have tubing that was not detachable from the cannula. Now that most 
pumps can be so easily detached and reattached, it's not such a big 
deal. Most companies will give their pumps ratings for water up to a 
certain depth. But there's plenty of debate and discussion going on 
about what is water proof and what is water resistant. So I will 
bathe with mine and I have done swimming with it by making a holder 
out of netting which I velcroed to my bathing suit. But I haven't 
been swimming much lately so it hasn't come up. I am looking forward 
to the newer models though.
Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From thegems at dslextreme.com  Fri Mar  4 04:18:08 2011
From: thegems at dslextreme.com (Grant E. Metcalf)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 20:18:08 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] An excellent idea
References: <mailman.4828.1299207191.4614.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <80F5DBB04D52468EA20FC2995EB5AE8E@user2868093fd9>

        Thanks, Diane!  I subscribe to the digest version and it would be of 
great help if people would delete everything after their reply. Of course, 
this works best when responding to individual emails and not necessarily the 
digest--but I'm not real sure about that.
If you are getting the digest version like I do, you can try searching for 
the message and number with  the find command "message: 2" without the 
quotation marks, or whatever the next number may be.  Often I jump to the 
messages by number this interest me most after reading the today's index. I 
have also used the find command for the words "content-type" which appears 
right before the message but doesn't always work and when people don't sign 
the message then you can only guess as to who might have written it.  But, 
deleting everything after your signature is the best suggestion which I will 
now do!

Grant


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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar  4 04:57:14 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 20:57:14 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] An excellent idea
In-Reply-To: <80F5DBB04D52468EA20FC2995EB5AE8E@user2868093fd9>
References: <mailman.4828.1299207191.4614.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<80F5DBB04D52468EA20FC2995EB5AE8E@user2868093fd9>
Message-ID: <00c501cbda28$a38b8d50$eaa2a7f0$@panix.com>

With respect, I don't think this list is of sufficiently high traffic to
warrant use of digest mode which is, if truth be told, primarily for sighted
folks who can glance down thru messages to find that which is of interest.

And asking people to delete quoted material is as spitting into the wind; it
ain't gonna happen.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Grant E. Metcalf
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:18 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] An excellent idea

        Thanks, Diane!  I subscribe to the digest version and it would be of

great help if people would delete everything after their reply. Of course, 
this works best when responding to individual emails and not necessarily the

digest--but I'm not real sure about that.
If you are getting the digest version like I do, you can try searching for 
the message and number with  the find command "message: 2" without the 
quotation marks, or whatever the next number may be.  Often I jump to the 
messages by number this interest me most after reading the today's index. I 
have also used the find command for the words "content-type" which appears 
right before the message but doesn't always work and when people don't sign 
the message then you can only guess as to who might have written it.  But, 
deleting everything after your signature is the best suggestion which I will

now do!

Grant


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  4 16:18:23 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:18:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] For those interested in the pump
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds21ACCB2CE9CB80A0EAF95AA1C20@phx.gbl>

Since I will be at the DAN meeting at convention, I will be glad to give a demonstration of what I was taught on my pump, which is a Medtronics pump.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Fri Mar  4 16:25:31 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 08:25:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP121CE1C5E1471A2F6F2C45EC4C20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <250279.79297.qm@web81601.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

that kind of syuff happens to non diabetics as well. Being diabetic is NO reason not to have a child that's a personal decision.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 9:15 PM


Thank you very much.? It is a difficult decision to make.? You don't
think of these things when you are younger, but then all of a sudden,
you grow up and begin to think like a grown up.? *smile*

I've been diabetic for 25-yeaars now, and I was always cautioned to be
careful and that a pregnancy would be difficult at best.? I know many
make the decision to create a family and it turns out beautiful in the
end.? Not all stories have similar endings though.

How does one weigh such an option?? This subject of motherhood and
inability to conceive has become a large part of my writing.

Perhaps future generations will not have to toil so much to experience
something that, for many, is a natural part of life.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of K C
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Hello, Bridgett.? I had my daughter 10 years ago, long before I even
knew I 
had Diabetes.? In fact, at the time, I didn't have it at all.? But, at
this 
point if I got pregnant, I would become Insulin dependent within the
last 
three months of pregnancy, and then, assuming there were no
complications, 
would return to my current state of controlling my sugar with Diet, and 
exercise.

Now, I'm a type 2, and was only diagnosed in 2008.? There are many, many

people with both types who conceive, and give birth to healthy babies 
without it having to be about them risking their lives.? It's about your
own 
individual treatment regimen, whether, or not your own health is at risk

before the pregnancy, and how your medical team approached the
pregnancy.

I'm not in menopause yet, and still want to become a mother again.? And
if 
all things are equaled I will try soon.? Diabetes is about being
caughtious, 
not about keeping you from becoming a parent.

Good luck to you.

Kijuana


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. I
have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't 
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
get 
pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
what I 
think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are in
tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has advised
me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't want you
dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be suspending
my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It was scheduled
for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent complications,
I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return, take good care.
Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much from each of you.

>>>
From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump during
exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually build in a
lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account for exercise.
Some people who go diving or something really strenuous will remove the
pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of hours. But more and
more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, you'll just go swimming
without thinking about it. I have gone swimming with mine quite a bit.
Nowadays companies are more reluctant to talk about wearing the pump in
water than they used to be. But I can't remember the last time I've
stopped or suspended my pump. I take it off only for a quick shower.
It's part of my love life. It's part of my exercise life. It's always
there. The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a lot,
some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump group
here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put down to
help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky or something
but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when you start
using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers should come in handy.
The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or something. The pump is
supposed to help you do your life in a better way, not become your life.
It does require some effort during the first month or two as you're
figuring out all of your settings. But boy is it worth it! And I too am
enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music
Designs Santa Cruz, California 877-607-6407


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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Fri Mar  4 17:13:24 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:13:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] For those interested in the pump
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds21ACCB2CE9CB80A0EAF95AA1C20@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU162-ds21ACCB2CE9CB80A0EAF95AA1C20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <519120CE208E4DFE8DF24DF057C7F6AB@DianePC>

I believe there are several members who use Medtronic.
I use Animas.
Diane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 9:18 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] For those interested in the pump


> Since I will be at the DAN meeting at convention, I will be glad to give a 
> demonstration of what I was taught on my pump, which is a Medtronics pump.
>




From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 17:40:37 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:40:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110304174037.20040.99009@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

When you buy a pump is it like buying the meter, you must keep it for 
five years before you change it out?
As long as everything is working correctly?
I put a call in this morning to one of the ladies we know who works 
with Humana.
to make sure they would cover a pump.

Original message:
> My older pumps came with the cutest little shower bags. I'd just hang
> them on the shower head and enjoy my shouer. And even when you detach
> the pump, you don't always remove the cannula. The only place where
> things sometimes got kind of comical was getting out of the shower.
> Nothing quite like forgetting the pump is hanging on the shower head
> and trying to do that big leap out of the shower! Oops! But this was
> kind of necessary in the early days because it was more common to
> have tubing that was not detachable from the cannula. Now that most
> pumps can be so easily detached and reattached, it's not such a big
> deal. Most companies will give their pumps ratings for water up to a
> certain depth. But there's plenty of debate and discussion going on
> about what is water proof and what is water resistant. So I will
> bathe with mine and I have done swimming with it by making a holder
> out of netting which I velcroed to my bathing suit. But I haven't
> been swimming much lately so it hasn't come up. I am looking forward
> to the newer models though.
> Veronica
> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Mar  4 18:02:51 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:02:51 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110304174037.20040.99009@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-
	1.internal>
References: <20110304174037.20040.99009@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <mailman.49.1593446899.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Dar, most pumps have a four-year warranty, except for the Accu-chek 
Spirit, which is six. That's how often insurance companies generally 
will replace a pump. But I think it would be wise to start with your 
health care team to discuss whether or not it's right for you right 
now in terms of your diabetes management, not the blindness issues. <grin.>
I was looking around this morning for my copy of the book that the 
NFB published back in 1996. While some of the technology has changed, 
the basic book was designed to show mostly health care pros how much 
we can actually manage on our own as blind people. I wrote the 
article on managing insulin pumps. Like I said, much of the 
technology is different now, but filling cartridges still happens, at 
least for now. <grin.>
This book had a nice title which is escaping me at the moment. Oh no! 
Hahahahahaha! I wonder if the NFB still has copies. Now the grand 
hunt begins around here for mine! Just because! <grin.> But it was 
really well put together and covered lots of different topics.
Too bad there's no way to know where things stand with Prodigy, the 
FDA and anybody else involved in the process. I think if I were not 
yet on a pump and there was a way to know the talking pump was close, 
man, I might just wait a bit and get that. Hey, nothing like a good 
fantasy, right?
But good for you for exploring and asking questions. That's the only 
way we get the best.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar  4 18:16:31 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:16:31 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110304180431.307F038E46@mail2.panix.com>
References: <20110304174037.20040.99009@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
	<20110304180431.307F038E46@mail2.panix.com>
Message-ID: <78DBD9D1-1A94-4B32-8A0D-B951BB09FAC4@panix.com>

Look on the NFB website for "Bridging the Gap"; it's there both in text form and in .MP3 audio files.  I have a copy at home in Word document form I can send to whomever would like it.  I don't think Veronica's article is there anymore but Tom Ley has a couple of articles on using pumps as a blind person.

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 4, 2011, at 10:02, Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> wrote:

> Dar, most pumps have a four-year warranty, except for the Accu-chek Spirit, which is six. That's how often insurance companies generally will replace a pump. But I think it would be wise to start with your health care team to discuss whether or not it's right for you right now in terms of your diabetes management, not the blindness issues. <grin.>
> I was looking around this morning for my copy of the book that the NFB published back in 1996. While some of the technology has changed, the basic book was designed to show mostly health care pros how much we can actually manage on our own as blind people. I wrote the article on managing insulin pumps. Like I said, much of the technology is different now, but filling cartridges still happens, at least for now. <grin.>
> This book had a nice title which is escaping me at the moment. Oh no! Hahahahahaha! I wonder if the NFB still has copies. Now the grand hunt begins around here for mine! Just because! <grin.> But it was really well put together and covered lots of different topics.
> Too bad there's no way to know where things stand with Prodigy, the FDA and anybody else involved in the process. I think if I were not yet on a pump and there was a way to know the talking pump was close, man, I might just wait a bit and get that. Hey, nothing like a good fantasy, right?
> But good for you for exploring and asking questions. That's the only way we get the best.
> 
> Veronica
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> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 18:57:30 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:57:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110304185730.21042.85334@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

yes I sure agree with you,
I'm interested because I to don't want liver cancer.
I'm doing well with my diabetes and for this I'm blessed.
Where I still don't want liver disease.
I understand that Met formen is kind to do this.
I feel that it seems out of place, to give a pill when you know what 
the results are, where as if you don't take it, then you have your 
sugars climb to the moon or is it over the moon smile.
I also see folks who have the pump gaining weight, and they don't want 
you to bump them so you see how much weight they have gained.
this would be a concern for me, since I'm working hard to get weight off.
As this happy pill met foreman causes gain weight.
I truly get confused over this one.
What pump should I ask for, to make sure that it has the raised buttons 
on it for a blind person to use.
If the pump is good for you folks, then it should be good enough for me.'
I would hate to wait until I receive cancer before someone says "Oh yes 
lets put you on a pump.
Life means that much to me.
Yes I have my own thoughts on behalf of heaven, I just don't feel I 
should deliberiatly take a pill to cause problems.
I'm looking forward to seeing the diabetic coordinator to share my thoughts.
Thanks for reading.

Original message:
> Dar, most pumps have a four-year warranty, except for the Accu-chek
> Spirit, which is six. That's how often insurance companies generally
> will replace a pump. But I think it would be wise to start with your
> health care team to discuss whether or not it's right for you right
> now in terms of your diabetes management, not the blindness issues. <grin.>
> I was looking around this morning for my copy of the book that the
> NFB published back in 1996. While some of the technology has changed,
> the basic book was designed to show mostly health care pros how much
> we can actually manage on our own as blind people. I wrote the
> article on managing insulin pumps. Like I said, much of the
> technology is different now, but filling cartridges still happens, at
> least for now. <grin.>
> This book had a nice title which is escaping me at the moment. Oh no!
> Hahahahahaha! I wonder if the NFB still has copies. Now the grand
> hunt begins around here for mine! Just because! <grin.> But it was
> really well put together and covered lots of different topics.
> Too bad there's no way to know where things stand with Prodigy, the
> FDA and anybody else involved in the process. I think if I were not
> yet on a pump and there was a way to know the talking pump was close,
> man, I might just wait a bit and get that. Hey, nothing like a good
> fantasy, right?
> But good for you for exploring and asking questions. That's the only
> way we get the best.

> Veronica
> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407


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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar  4 18:58:37 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:58:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
Message-ID: <20110304185837.22155.6627@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Yes I would love a copy of this article.
Thanks.

Original message:
> Look on the NFB website for "Bridging the Gap"; it's there both in text 
> form and in .MP3 audio files.  I have a copy at home in Word document 
> form I can send to whomever would like it.  I don't think Veronica's 
> article is there anymore but Tom Ley has a couple of articles on using 
> pumps as a blind person.

> Mike Freeman
> sent from my iPhone


> On Mar 4, 2011, at 10:02, Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> wrote:

>> Dar, most pumps have a four-year warranty, except for the Accu-chek 
>> Spirit, which is six. That's how often insurance companies generally 
>> will replace a pump. But I think it would be wise to start with your 
>> health care team to discuss whether or not it's right for you right now 
>> in terms of your diabetes management, not the blindness issues. <grin.>
>> I was looking around this morning for my copy of the book that the NFB 
>> published back in 1996. While some of the technology has changed, the 
>> basic book was designed to show mostly health care pros how much we can 
>> actually manage on our own as blind people. I wrote the article on 
>> managing insulin pumps. Like I said, much of the technology is 
>> different now, but filling cartridges still happens, at least for now. <grin.>
>> This book had a nice title which is escaping me at the moment. Oh no! 
>> Hahahahahaha! I wonder if the NFB still has copies. Now the grand hunt 
>> begins around here for mine! Just because! <grin.> But it was really 
>> well put together and covered lots of different topics.
>> Too bad there's no way to know where things stand with Prodigy, the FDA 
>> and anybody else involved in the process. I think if I were not yet on 
>> a pump and there was a way to know the talking pump was close, man, I 
>> might just wait a bit and get that. Hey, nothing like a good fantasy, right?
>> But good for you for exploring and asking questions. That's the only 
>> way we get the best.

>> Veronica
>> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
>> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>        Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> 877-607-6407


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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar  4 19:18:07 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:18:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <20110304185730.21042.85334@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
References: <20110304185730.21042.85334@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <417CDBE7-8EF6-454A-A31A-B978A70A9137@panix.com>

Liver cancer!  Stuff and nonsense!  You must be reading the National Inquirer!  Stop worrying so much!  Metformin has been around quite a while and would have been taken off the market if liver cancer were a problem.

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 4, 2011, at 10:57, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:

> yes I sure agree with you,
> I'm interested because I to don't want liver cancer.
> I'm doing well with my diabetes and for this I'm blessed.
> Where I still don't want liver disease.
> I understand that Met formen is kind to do this.
> I feel that it seems out of place, to give a pill when you know what the results are, where as if you don't take it, then you have your sugars climb to the moon or is it over the moon smile.
> I also see folks who have the pump gaining weight, and they don't want you to bump them so you see how much weight they have gained.
> this would be a concern for me, since I'm working hard to get weight off.
> As this happy pill met foreman causes gain weight.
> I truly get confused over this one.
> What pump should I ask for, to make sure that it has the raised buttons on it for a blind person to use.
> If the pump is good for you folks, then it should be good enough for me.'
> I would hate to wait until I receive cancer before someone says "Oh yes lets put you on a pump.
> Life means that much to me.
> Yes I have my own thoughts on behalf of heaven, I just don't feel I should deliberiatly take a pill to cause problems.
> I'm looking forward to seeing the diabetic coordinator to share my thoughts.
> Thanks for reading.
> 
> Original message:
>> Dar, most pumps have a four-year warranty, except for the Accu-chek
>> Spirit, which is six. That's how often insurance companies generally
>> will replace a pump. But I think it would be wise to start with your
>> health care team to discuss whether or not it's right for you right
>> now in terms of your diabetes management, not the blindness issues. <grin.>
>> I was looking around this morning for my copy of the book that the
>> NFB published back in 1996. While some of the technology has changed,
>> the basic book was designed to show mostly health care pros how much
>> we can actually manage on our own as blind people. I wrote the
>> article on managing insulin pumps. Like I said, much of the
>> technology is different now, but filling cartridges still happens, at
>> least for now. <grin.>
>> This book had a nice title which is escaping me at the moment. Oh no!
>> Hahahahahaha! I wonder if the NFB still has copies. Now the grand
>> hunt begins around here for mine! Just because! <grin.> But it was
>> really well put together and covered lots of different topics.
>> Too bad there's no way to know where things stand with Prodigy, the
>> FDA and anybody else involved in the process. I think if I were not
>> yet on a pump and there was a way to know the talking pump was close,
>> man, I might just wait a bit and get that. Hey, nothing like a good
>> fantasy, right?
>> But good for you for exploring and asking questions. That's the only
>> way we get the best.
> 
>> Veronica
>> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
>> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> 877-607-6407
> 
> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-talk:
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> 
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  4 20:26:05 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:26:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
In-Reply-To: <250279.79297.qm@web81601.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP144A1C415FCB21E242B78C1C4C20@phx.gbl>

Many women experience this for many reasons, but often they are not
aware of possible complications until they decide to have a child.

As diabetics, we know from the beginning that a pregnancy is difficult
and even deadly.

When doctors feel something like a pregnancy is dangerous, you can not
just ignore that.

It certainly is a personal decision, but it is a weighty one.  When a
possible outcome is that you and/or your child may have complications,
or birth defects, or, God forbid, both may die, that is a lot to
consider.

I have known non-diabetics who struggled to get pregnant, and some have
miscarried.  This certainly is not contained to diabetics.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 10:26 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


that kind of syuff happens to non diabetics as well. Being diabetic is
NO reason not to have a child that's a personal decision. Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 9:15 PM


Thank you very much.? It is a difficult decision to make.? You don't
think of these things when you are younger, but then all of a sudden,
you grow up and begin to think like a grown up.? *smile*

I've been diabetic for 25-yeaars now, and I was always cautioned to be
careful and that a pregnancy would be difficult at best.? I know many
make the decision to create a family and it turns out beautiful in the
end.? Not all stories have similar endings though.

How does one weigh such an option?? This subject of motherhood and
inability to conceive has become a large part of my writing.

Perhaps future generations will not have to toil so much to experience
something that, for many, is a natural part of life.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of K C
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Hello, Bridgett.? I had my daughter 10 years ago, long before I even
knew I 
had Diabetes.? In fact, at the time, I didn't have it at all.? But, at
this 
point if I got pregnant, I would become Insulin dependent within the
last 
three months of pregnancy, and then, assuming there were no
complications, 
would return to my current state of controlling my sugar with Diet, and 
exercise.

Now, I'm a type 2, and was only diagnosed in 2008.? There are many, many

people with both types who conceive, and give birth to healthy babies 
without it having to be about them risking their lives.? It's about your
own 
individual treatment regimen, whether, or not your own health is at risk

before the pregnancy, and how your medical team approached the
pregnancy.

I'm not in menopause yet, and still want to become a mother again.? And
if 
all things are equaled I will try soon.? Diabetes is about being
caughtious, 
not about keeping you from becoming a parent.

Good luck to you.

Kijuana


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


I was told not to have children at age 10 when I became a diabetic. I
have 2 beautiful normal healthy girls ages 30 and 27. Pregnancy wasn't 
easy but I did it twice.I think the reason the medical field says not to
get 
pregnant is cause they think diabetes is heriditary. At least that's
what I 
think.
Debbie

--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 3:24 PM


This is a nice segway for me to ask, how many of you have children, and
were you a diabetic during the pregnancy, and how was your experience?

Were any of you told not to undergo a pregnancy, and if so, did you, and
how was that experience?

I am completely healthy and do not have any complications related to
diabetes. None of my organs are at risk of failure-- meaning they are in
tip-top shape right now, and my A1-C is good. Yet my doctor has advised
me to not get pregnant. In fact, his words were, "No, I don't want you
dead."

I am not one to challenge doctors, and I understand a diabetic pregnancy
is considered high risk, but I know diabetics have children. It can be
difficult, and many women experience miscarriages (yes, as have I) but I
am curious about others experiences.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lucy.Alexander
Mercer
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:15 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump


Thanks to all of you! This info is invaluable! I will soon be suspending
my subscription as I will be going on maternity leave. It was scheduled
for the end of this month but due to some mild but recent complications,
I am anticipating an earlier delivery. Until I return, take good care.
Thanks for all of the responses. I have learned much from each of you.

>>>
From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 3/3/2011 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] wearing your pump

Cheryl, your answer is not correct here. I never remove my pump during
exercise. If you have a regular schedule you can actually build in a
lower insulin amount into your basal pattern to account for exercise.
Some people who go diving or something really strenuous will remove the
pump and give an extra bolus to cover the couple of hours. But more and
more, when these newer tubeless pumps do appear, you'll just go swimming
without thinking about it. I have gone swimming with mine quite a bit.
Nowadays companies are more reluctant to talk about wearing the pump in
water than they used to be. But I can't remember the last time I've
stopped or suspended my pump. I take it off only for a quick shower.
It's part of my love life. It's part of my exercise life. It's always
there. The only thing I've seen come up with some people during heavy
exercise is that for some types of cannulas, when people perspire a lot,
some tape doesn't stick as well. Many of the people in my pump group
here who use MedTronic pumps have extra sticky stuff they put down to
help tape stick during those times. I guess I've been lucky or something
but I've never had to mess with any extra stuff. But when you start
using an insulin pump, this is where the trainers should come in handy.
The idea is kind of like getting a guide dog or something. The pump is
supposed to help you do your life in a better way, not become your life.
It does require some effort during the first month or two as you're
figuring out all of your settings. But boy is it worth it! And I too am
enjoying this discussion.

Veronica
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  9 12:09:31 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:09:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site
Message-ID: <20110309120931.10805.12113@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hi folks,
I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the site.
to read anything.
Tips please?

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  9 12:14:26 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 07:14:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site
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What about the NFB.org website Dar, there wouldn't be anything there

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:09 AM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site


  Hi folks,
  I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the site.
  to read anything.
  Tips please?

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  9 12:16:29 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 07:16:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New York State Conference call tonight March 9th
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds158F4AFDEE2EFD182DBC74A1C90@phx.gbl>

For those of you in the New York Area, you are welcome to join us tonight for our first conference call.

Greetings Friends,

As most of you will remember, Wednesday night, March 9, at 7:30 PM, we begin our series with Jordan Benis nurse practitioner and CEO of ADVANCED DIABETIC SOLUTIONS.  This time, we will have a discussion of Diabetes -- what it is, what its complications are, and the beginnings of what we can do about it.  These discussions will last for about an hour and will occur every 2 months throughout this year.  They will be completely opened to our questions and we will steer the topics after the May call which will be about food choices.

In May, with your permission, we might invite the New Jersey DAN to join us.  This should be an exciting educational opportunity for us and I look forward to speaking with you all on Wednesday.

My apologies to you, Donna.  I don't have a phone number for you, although I remember taking one at the convention.  My BrailleNote is trying to obsoless so they can sell me an Apex, I think, so I do lose material from time to time.

We have other members who don't have email, but will be joining us, but if you have friends or relatives who are interested in the topic, they are welcome to attend the discussion.  At the end, I would like to speak with you all in order to determine our direction for the latter part of the year.

The call-in info is as follows:

Dial
(1-866) 910-4857
Participant code
529647# (the number sign means POUND and follows the code)

Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.  Talk to you Wednesday evening.

All The Best,
Mindy

Cantor, Dr. Mindy Jacobsen
First Vice President
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
OF NEW YORK STATE
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar  9 12:56:08 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:56:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site
Message-ID: <20110309125608.11018.4400@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hi there
I found what I was looking for, I didn't realize I was to far down on the page.
Found it in the search.

Original message:
> What about the NFB.org website Dar, there wouldn't be anything there

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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>   To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:09 AM
>   Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site


>   Hi folks,
>   I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the site.
>   to read anything.
>   Tips please?

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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Wed Mar  9 18:07:05 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:07:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Suggestion...
References: <20110309120931.10805.12113@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <996FDC157C0A4221AB7EC23F51782C4A@Bernie7309aa9>

Hey Dar:

My suggestion is to find "Search" and when you arrow down below the 
"Search," you'll find "edit" where you can then type in the key word 
"diabetes" that should pull up a whole load of stuff for you.  Give it a 
shot!

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:09 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site


> Hi folks,
> I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the 
> site.
> to read anything.
> Tips please?
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From wlewis19 at cox.net  Wed Mar  9 21:16:11 2011
From: wlewis19 at cox.net (Bill Lewis)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:16:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <DF8BA82E873A45699664B1086C29B7F4@uga>
References: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal><006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com><BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga><55F2C43E39E4407C97215D82D876E588@OwnerPC>
	<DF8BA82E873A45699664B1086C29B7F4@uga>
Message-ID: <A590E1F468AC4D1F8127312C307985E7@BillPC>


Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then that 
Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory problems. 
But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical evaluations, 
plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing negative 
except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.  KnowKnock 
on wood!

However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Anita" <abbrown6211 at charter.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

> It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard that.  It 
> was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He told me 
> that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then removed him 
> off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory loss 
> and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this person 
> spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
>
> Anita
> e-mail and facebook:
> abbrown6211 at charter.net
> skype:
> anita.brown27
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler65 at windstream.net>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>
>
>> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think 
>> your
>> doctor had better check his research.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>>
>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
>> he
>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
>> true.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Anita
>> e-mail and facebook:
>> abbrown6211 at charter.net
>> skype:
>> anita.brown27
>>
>>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  9 23:02:35 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 18:02:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal><006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com><BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga><55F2C43E39E4407C97215D82D876E588@OwnerPC><DF8BA82E873A45699664B1086C29B7F4@uga>
	<A590E1F468AC4D1F8127312C307985E7@BillPC>
References: <20110303032821.25238.38942@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal><006f01cbd957$8b4a0fe0$a1de2fa0$@panix.com><BD73CDAA075F4E34AC677F2CA9DD7755@uga><55F2C43E39E4407C97215D82D876E588@OwnerPC><DF8BA82E873A45699664B1086C29B7F4@uga>
	<A590E1F468AC4D1F8127312C307985E7@BillPC>
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds9FC1FAB2E905D1DB7368DA1C90@phx.gbl>

um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues as well.

The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



  Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then that 
  Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory problems. 
  But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical evaluations, 
  plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing negative 
  except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.  KnowKnock 
  on wood!

  However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
  official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



  --------------------------------------------------
  From: "Anita" <abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

  > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard that.  It 
  > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He told me 
  > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then removed him 
  > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory loss 
  > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this person 
  > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
  >
  > Anita
  > e-mail and facebook:
  > abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
  > skype:
  > anita.brown27
  >
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>
  > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >
  >
  >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think 
  >> your
  >> doctor had better check his research.
  >>
  >>
  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
  >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
  >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >>
  >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
  >> he
  >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
  >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
  >> true.
  >>
  >> Thanks,
  >> Anita
  >> e-mail and facebook:
  >> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
  >> skype:
  >> anita.brown27
  >>
  >>
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  >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
  >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
  >> Diabetes-talk:
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  >> windstream.net
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Mar  9 23:16:08 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:16:08 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds9FC1FAB2E905D1DB7368DA1C90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1789BFA9333DA1704511210C4C90@phx.gbl>

These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more cures,
they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues
as well.

The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet
been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have
to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am
not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.c
om>

Member of NACTA.com
Member of ASTA.org

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CST-1018299-10
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



  Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
that 
  Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
problems. 
  But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
evaluations, 
  plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
negative 
  except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
KnowKnock 
  on wood!

  However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
  official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



  --------------------------------------------------
  From: "Anita"
<abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

  > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
that.  It 
  > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
told me 
  > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
removed him 
  > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory
loss 
  > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this
person 
  > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
  >
  > Anita
  > e-mail and facebook:
  > abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
  > skype:
  > anita.brown27
  >
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Alan Wheeler"
<awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>
  > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >
  >
  >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
think 
  >> your
  >> doctor had better check his research.
  >>
  >>
  >> -----Original Message-----
  >> From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
  >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
  >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
  >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >>
  >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
research 
  >> he
  >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
what I
  >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is
not 
  >> true.
  >>
  >> Thanks,
  >> Anita
  >> e-mail and facebook:
  >> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
  >> skype:
  >> anita.brown27
  >>
  >>
  >> _______________________________________________
  >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
  >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  >>
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ww.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
  >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
for
  >> Diabetes-talk:
  >>
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5%40<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/awhe
eler65%40>
  >> windstream.net
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  >>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar  9 23:41:17 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:41:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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Right on, Cheryl!!!!!

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 9, 2011, at 15:02, "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:

> um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues as well.
> 
> The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet been proved that is causes other issues in humans.
> 
> So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.
> 
> I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.
> 
> 
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 
> 
> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net> 
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
> 
> 
> 
>  Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then that 
>  Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory problems. 
>  But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical evaluations, 
>  plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing negative 
>  except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.  KnowKnock 
>  on wood!
> 
>  However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
>  official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis
> 
> 
> 
>  --------------------------------------------------
>  From: "Anita" <abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
>  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
>  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
> 
>> It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard that.  It 
>> was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He told me 
>> that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then removed him 
>> off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory loss 
>> and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this person 
>> spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
>> 
>> Anita
>> e-mail and facebook:
>> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
>> skype:
>> anita.brown27
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>> 
>> 
>>> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think 
>>> your
>>> doctor had better check his research.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
>>> 
>>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
>>> he
>>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
>>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
>>> true.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Anita
>>> e-mail and facebook:
>>> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>
>>> skype:
>>> anita.brown27
>>> 
>>> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Mar 10 00:00:44 2011
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Side Effects of the Diabetes Drug Metformin...
Message-ID: <CB2A314B9D9A498E8F3341DB95C82363@eileenPC>

Whoever it was asking about sideeffects of Metformin, this link might provide you with some useful information:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/76100-side-effects-diabetes-drug-metformin/




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 10 00:34:30 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 19:34:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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Thank you Mike!!

See you in Orlando 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  Right on, Cheryl!!!!!

  Mike Freeman
  sent from my iPhone


  On Mar 9, 2011, at 15:02, "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>> wrote:

  > um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues as well.
  > 
  > The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet been proved that is causes other issues in humans.
  > 
  > So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.
  > 
  > I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.
  > 
  > 
  > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 
  > 
  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > CD-10646
  > http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>> 
  > 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
  > reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
  > 
  > Member of NACTA.com
  > Member of ASTA.org
  > 
  > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
  >  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
  >  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then that 
  >  Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory problems. 
  >  But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical evaluations, 
  >  plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing negative 
  >  except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.  KnowKnock 
  >  on wood!
  > 
  >  However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
  >  official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  --------------------------------------------------
  >  From: "Anita" <abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
  >  Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
  >  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  > 
  >> It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard that.  It 
  >> was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He told me 
  >> that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then removed him 
  >> off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory loss 
  >> and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this person 
  >> spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
  >> 
  >> Anita
  >> e-mail and facebook:
  >> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
  >> skype:
  >> anita.brown27
  >> 
  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
  >> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
  >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >> 
  >> 
  >>> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I think 
  >>> your
  >>> doctor had better check his research.
  >>> 
  >>> 
  >>> -----Original Message-----
  >>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
  >>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
  >>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
  >>> 
  >>> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his research 
  >>> he
  >>> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From what I
  >>> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is not 
  >>> true.
  >>> 
  >>> Thanks,
  >>> Anita
  >>> e-mail and facebook:
  >>> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
  >>> skype:
  >>> anita.brown27
  >>> 
  >>> 
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 10 00:35:53 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 19:35:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came out during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug companies must post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

  Cheryl Echevarria
  CD-10646
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
  <abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
    To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
    >
    > Anita
    > e-mail and facebook:
    > abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
    > skype:
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    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Alan Wheeler"
  <awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
    > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
  think 
    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
    >> -----Original Message-----
    >> From:
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    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
    >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> Anita
    >> e-mail and facebook:
    >> abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 10 01:36:24 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 19:36:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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Sometimes the side affects sound worse than the condition.  *smile*  I
think Jeff Foxworthy makes a joke about that.

My comment was in jest before, but I know it is a hot, but controversial
issue that insurance and drug companies are looking to medicate over
cure because less illness means less money for them.

I would recommend if anyone ever feels uncomfortable with a drug, they
research it, speak with multiple doctors and finally, make an informed
decision.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:36 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came
out during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug
companies must post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
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http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more
cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of
issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't
yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I
have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I
am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

  Cheryl Echevarria
  CD-10646
 
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www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>> 
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out
for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
 
<abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown62
11 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
    To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about
memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and
this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory
loss.
    >
    > Anita
    > e-mail and facebook:
    >
abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown621
1 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
    > skype:
    > anita.brown27
    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Alan Wheeler"
 
<awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awhee
ler65 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
    > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
 
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s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
  think 
    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
    >> -----Original Message-----
    >> From:
 
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    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
    >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this
is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> Anita
    >> e-mail and facebook:
    >>
abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown621
1 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar 10 03:21:14 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:21:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Suggestion...
Message-ID: <20110310032114.20945.86129@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hi there
I found what I wanted.
Thanks,

Original message:
> Hey Dar:

> My suggestion is to find "Search" and when you arrow down below the
> "Search," you'll find "edit" where you can then type in the key word
> "diabetes" that should pull up a whole load of stuff for you.  Give it a
> shot!

> Bern
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:09 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site


>> Hi folks,
>> I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the
>> site.
>> to read anything.
>> Tips please?

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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar 10 04:38:01 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 20:38:01 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP128BDD7F08F4BE92194C2E5C4C80@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU162-ds160D002058D9B48B4287CBA1C80@phx.gbl>
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All:

I submit that, although made partly in gest, Bridgit's comment below doesn't
make a lot of sense, at least with respect to insurance companies.
Basically, insurance is legalized gambling on the part of insurance
companies -- the patient pays premiums and the insurance companies gamble
that they will make more from those premiums than they will have to pay out.
Hence, they aren't interested in paying out more than they absolutely have
to.  So they aren't in cahoots with Bihg Pharma.  They don't make money from
diabetes drugs -- they spend it.

As for big Pharma:  saying that they don't want to work on cures doesn't
make sense, either.  Big Pharma doesn't generally do the sort of pure
research that is necessary to find cures for diseases.  That's left to pure
scientists and those involved in applied medical research.  For practical
purposes, this means schools of medicine and the biological science
departments at universities and colleges.  So the stream of money funding
research toward a cure for diabetes (if one can be found) has nothing to do
with the monetary stream coming to Big Pharma as a result of manufacture of
diabetes drugs.

So the whole line of reasoning that the medical establishment is in cahoots
with the major pharmaceutical companies to suppress diabetes cures is just
another way to acceptably vent one's spleen about diabetes and exercise the
imaginations and paranoiac tendencies of conspiracy theory freaks!

Mike Freeman, President
Diabetes Action Network


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:36 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

Sometimes the side affects sound worse than the condition.  *smile*  I
think Jeff Foxworthy makes a joke about that.

My comment was in jest before, but I know it is a hot, but controversial
issue that insurance and drug companies are looking to medicate over
cure because less illness means less money for them.

I would recommend if anyone ever feels uncomfortable with a drug, they
research it, speak with multiple doctors and finally, make an informed
decision.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:36 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came
out during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug
companies must post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more
cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of
issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't
yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I
have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I
am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

  Cheryl Echevarria
  CD-10646
 
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www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>> 
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out
for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
 
<abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown62
11 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
    To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about
memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and
this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory
loss.
    >
    > Anita
    > e-mail and facebook:
    >
abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown621
1 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
    > skype:
    > anita.brown27
    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Alan Wheeler"
 
<awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awhee
ler65 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
    > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
  think 
    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
    >> -----Original Message-----
    >> From:
 
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces@
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  >
    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
    >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this
is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> Anita
    >> e-mail and facebook:
    >>
abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown621
1 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar 10 04:39:04 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 20:39:04 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
In-Reply-To: <BLU162-ds160D002058D9B48B4287CBA1C80@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP1789BFA9333DA1704511210C4C90@phx.gbl>
	<BLU162-ds160D002058D9B48B4287CBA1C80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000101cbdedd$16b265c0$44173140$@panix.com>

Right again.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:36 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came out
during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug companies must
post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
CD-10646
http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/> 
1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

  Cheryl Echevarria
  CD-10646
 
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
 
<abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at c
harter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
    To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory loss.
    >
    > Anita
    > e-mail and facebook:
    >
abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net<mailto:abbrown6211 at ch
arter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>
    > skype:
    > anita.brown27
    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Alan Wheeler"
 
<awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net<mailto:awheeler6
5 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
    > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-ta
lk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
  think 
    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
    >> -----Original Message-----
    >> From:
 
diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mai
lto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.o
rg>
  >
    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
    >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> Anita
    >> e-mail and facebook:
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Thu Mar 10 13:36:57 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:36:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Suggestion...
References: <20110310032114.20945.86129@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
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wonderful!
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Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Suggestion...


> Hi there
> I found what I wanted.
> Thanks,
>
> Original message:
>> Hey Dar:
>
>> My suggestion is to find "Search" and when you arrow down below the
>> "Search," you'll find "edit" where you can then type in the key word
>> "diabetes" that should pull up a whole load of stuff for you.  Give it a
>> shot!
>
>> Bern
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:09 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] NFB site
>
>
>>> Hi folks,
>>> I was on the nfb site, I can't find anything that says diabetic on the
>>> site.
>>> to read anything.
>>> Tips please?
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 10 15:57:00 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:57:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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It truly was in jest, however, I will add, even though insurance
companies do not wish to pay more than they have to, if no one required
insurance, they, too, would be out of business!  *smile*

***Disclaimer:  No one get defensive, I am being silly

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:38 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


All:

I submit that, although made partly in gest, Bridgit's comment below
doesn't make a lot of sense, at least with respect to insurance
companies. Basically, insurance is legalized gambling on the part of
insurance companies -- the patient pays premiums and the insurance
companies gamble that they will make more from those premiums than they
will have to pay out. Hence, they aren't interested in paying out more
than they absolutely have to.  So they aren't in cahoots with Bihg
Pharma.  They don't make money from diabetes drugs -- they spend it.

As for big Pharma:  saying that they don't want to work on cures doesn't
make sense, either.  Big Pharma doesn't generally do the sort of pure
research that is necessary to find cures for diseases.  That's left to
pure scientists and those involved in applied medical research.  For
practical purposes, this means schools of medicine and the biological
science departments at universities and colleges.  So the stream of
money funding research toward a cure for diabetes (if one can be found)
has nothing to do with the monetary stream coming to Big Pharma as a
result of manufacture of diabetes drugs.

So the whole line of reasoning that the medical establishment is in
cahoots with the major pharmaceutical companies to suppress diabetes
cures is just another way to acceptably vent one's spleen about diabetes
and exercise the imaginations and paranoiac tendencies of conspiracy
theory freaks!

Mike Freeman, President
Diabetes Action Network


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:36 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

Sometimes the side affects sound worse than the condition.  *smile*  I
think Jeff Foxworthy makes a joke about that.

My comment was in jest before, but I know it is a hot, but controversial
issue that insurance and drug companies are looking to medicate over
cure because less illness means less money for them.

I would recommend if anyone ever feels uncomfortable with a drug, they
research it, speak with multiple doctors and finally, make an informed
decision.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:36 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came
out during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug
companies must post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bridgit Pollpeter<mailto:bpollpeter at hotmail.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more
cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
  From:
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>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:03 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of
issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't
yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I
have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I
am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out
for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
 
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11 at charter.net%3Cmailto:abbrown6211 at charter.net>>>
    Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:45 AM
    To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
 
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s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about
memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and
this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory
loss.
    >
    > Anita
    > e-mail and facebook:
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    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Alan Wheeler"
 
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ler65 at windstream.net%3Cmailto:awheeler65 at windstream.net>>>
    > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabete
s-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:11 AM
    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
  think 
    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
    >> -----Original Message-----
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    >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita
    >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:48 AM
    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this
is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
    >> Anita
    >> e-mail and facebook:
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar 11 03:38:42 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:38:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
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True enough.  I doubt that ever happens, though.

And I *did* know you were gesting.  However, I chose to respond seriously as
this buggaboo of diabetes cures being unavailable due to the profiteering of
drug companies comes up from time to time and I wished to expose the
fallacies in the argument.

Peace!

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

It truly was in jest, however, I will add, even though insurance
companies do not wish to pay more than they have to, if no one required
insurance, they, too, would be out of business!  *smile*

***Disclaimer:  No one get defensive, I am being silly

Bridgit
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Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


All:

I submit that, although made partly in gest, Bridgit's comment below
doesn't make a lot of sense, at least with respect to insurance
companies. Basically, insurance is legalized gambling on the part of
insurance companies -- the patient pays premiums and the insurance
companies gamble that they will make more from those premiums than they
will have to pay out. Hence, they aren't interested in paying out more
than they absolutely have to.  So they aren't in cahoots with Bihg
Pharma.  They don't make money from diabetes drugs -- they spend it.

As for big Pharma:  saying that they don't want to work on cures doesn't
make sense, either.  Big Pharma doesn't generally do the sort of pure
research that is necessary to find cures for diseases.  That's left to
pure scientists and those involved in applied medical research.  For
practical purposes, this means schools of medicine and the biological
science departments at universities and colleges.  So the stream of
money funding research toward a cure for diabetes (if one can be found)
has nothing to do with the monetary stream coming to Big Pharma as a
result of manufacture of diabetes drugs.

So the whole line of reasoning that the medical establishment is in
cahoots with the major pharmaceutical companies to suppress diabetes
cures is just another way to acceptably vent one's spleen about diabetes
and exercise the imaginations and paranoiac tendencies of conspiracy
theory freaks!

Mike Freeman, President
Diabetes Action Network


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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:36 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

Sometimes the side affects sound worse than the condition.  *smile*  I
think Jeff Foxworthy makes a joke about that.

My comment was in jest before, but I know it is a hot, but controversial
issue that insurance and drug companies are looking to medicate over
cure because less illness means less money for them.

I would recommend if anyone ever feels uncomfortable with a drug, they
research it, speak with multiple doctors and finally, make an informed
decision.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:36 PM
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The reasons you hear all the commercials and explaining all of this came
out during the HIPAA Privacy Laws, which also includes that drug
companies must post in all media forms the side affects to the drugs.


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  Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question


  These drug companies want our money.  Instead of focusing on more
cures,
  they keep us alive-- just alive-- so we keep paying for drugs!  LOL

  -----Original Message-----
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  um if you listen to all the commercials on tv they cause a lot of
issues
  as well.

  The problem is that it causes Cancer in Mice and Rats and it hasn't
yet
  been proved that is causes other issues in humans.

  So I would worry more about you keeping your sugars down and the diet
  level, the stress alone will give you problems of worrying about it.

  I am on transplant drugs for my kidney transplant, and every year I
have
  to get check for Cancer, I know the risks involved, but guess what I
am
  not on dialysis and haven't been in 6 years and I am alive.


  The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

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    From: Bill Lewis<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net<mailto:wlewis19 at cox.net>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the
Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:16 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question



    Hi I have been on Metformin for 8 years.  I have read now and then
  that 
    Metformin over time damages the liver and can cause some memory
  problems. 
    But I have noticed none of those in myself, and annual physical
  evaluations, 
    plus diabetes evaluations every four months have shown nothing
  negative 
    except for my troubles keeping calory intake evenly distributed.
  KnowKnock 
    on wood!

    However, research on meds is ongoing, so I will keep watching out
for 
    official indications of medication interactions. - Bill Lewis



    --------------------------------------------------
    From: "Anita"
 
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    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question

    > It was not my doctor. my doctor told me that she had never heard
  that.  It 
    > was a friend of mine he has been Diabetic for several years.  He
  told me 
    > that he told his doctor about his research and his doctor then
  removed him 
    > off of Metformin.  I haven't been able to find anything about
memory
  loss 
    > and neither has my doctor.  That is why I asked because me and
this
  person 
    > spoke once again an he still says that Metformin causes memory
loss.
    >
    > Anita
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    > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >
    >
    >> I've never heard anything about Metformin causing memory loss. I
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    >> your
    >> doctor had better check his research.
    >>
    >>
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    >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
    >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Metformin Question
    >>
    >> I have a question about metformin.  someone told me that in his
  research 
    >> he
    >> found that  metformin causes memory loss anyone heard this?  From
  what I
    >> have been able to find and from what my doctor has told me this
is
  not 
    >> true.
    >>
    >> Thanks,
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Sun Mar 13 15:22:11 2011
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:22:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] fund raising ideas
Message-ID: <5C50D97528464B86A9365410A5308E6C@DianePC>

Morning!
We need to think of a fund-raising idea for our table at National.

We still have the Mickey Mouse earrings, and I was wondering what you guys would think of something nice for feet (a soak, cream, etc.) that AVON has.  We could put a whole little set together.

Let me know!
Diane

From srbaker12 at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 05:00:44 2011
From: srbaker12 at hotmail.com (S Baker)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:00:44 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] foot care
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a link for Diabetic foot care.


http://www.diabetic-digest.com/diabetic-foot-care-products-what-should-be-included-in-your-diabetic-kit/


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From srbaker12 at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 05:55:42 2011
From: srbaker12 at hotmail.com (S Baker)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:55:42 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pen link
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Below an insulin pen link.


http://www.diabetic-digest.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-insulin-pens/

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Mon Mar 14 15:09:40 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:09:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
Message-ID: <437365.68339.qm@web81608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
Debbie

From n8lx at earthlink.net  Mon Mar 14 15:27:40 2011
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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Yes, I know other people (including myself) who have been dismissed by a diabetes specialist. They will sometimes do this if they feel you are under good control and let your family doctor handle your situation with the understanding that you'll come back if you have comcerns or develop additional problems.

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Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
Debbie
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 15:30:04 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:30:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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Uh, no.  Diabetics of any sort should see their doctor every 3 to 4
months.  I have never heard of such a thing.  Do you see a specialist?

Bridgit

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Mon Mar 14 15:30:17 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:30:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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thanks the statement threw me
Debbie

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Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 10:27 AM


Yes, I know other people (including myself) who have been dismissed by a diabetes specialist. They will sometimes do this if they feel you are under good control and let your family doctor handle your situation with the understanding that you'll come back if you have comcerns or develop additional problems.

Shirley Roberts
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Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 19:12:24 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:12:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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no! You should be seen by someone taking care of your diabetes every 3 months.

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  Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Mon Mar 14 19:33:15 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:33:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Your Dr...
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Hey Debbie:

I'm with Cheryl on this one.  If the guy tells you that he doesn't need to 
see you anymore unless you need something, he really doesn't know anything 
about diabetes, and, of course you should immediately be in search of 
someone who knows what they're doing and what they're talking about!  A 
quack is a quack is a quack Debbie!  Simple as that Honey!

Bern
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Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


> no! You should be seen by someone taking care of your diabetes every 3 
> months.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
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>  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:09 AM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>
>
>  Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. 
> He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. 
> Has anyone ever heard of this?
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 14 19:48:52 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:48:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
Message-ID: <20110314194852.13962.13831@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Dar here
I see my doctor every three to four months.
Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a problem.
Other than that I see my doctor.
I don't feel comfortable with that of what your doctor shared with you.

Original message:
> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes 
> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 
> something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
> Debbie
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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Mar 14 20:44:03 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:44:03 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Your Dr...
In-Reply-To: <D9B857A6AF8248DBBB26741F8243807A@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <437365.68339.qm@web81608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Bern:

I think your reaction below is a bit extreme.  In fact, my response to Debby's question charts a course midway between your answer and those of Cheryl and Bridgit and that of Shirley.

In an ideal world, you, Cheryl and Bridgit are absolutely correct:  a diabetic stands the best chance of receiving optimal treatment of his/her diabetes if s/he visits an endocrinologist and gets a lab workup every three months.  However, this is the real, not the ideal, world.  So Shirley's statement has merit *if* a number of things are simultaneously true:  (1) the diabetic checks his/her feet for symptoms of diabetic neuropathy daily; (2) does not have symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy and/or diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease); (3) has monitors his/her blood glucose religiously and keeps a log of those readings; (4) the readings thus obtained are within the bg targets worked out with tha diabetic's doctors and CDE and (5) even if the diabetic does not visit an endo or other diabetic specialist or, for that matter, a general physician, lab work is done so that the diabetic gets an A1C and hematocrit test *with* interpretation every three months.

As you can seei, this is quite a list.  But if all this is done and the diabetes remains more-or-less stable, I think it's relatively safe to skip a quarterly endo visit or two.  Note, however, that this puts even more responsibility on the diabetic himself/herself than s/he already carries and often finds difficult to cope with.  Thus, the quarterly endo or other diabetic specialist visits have the additional benefit beyond better diabetes care of keeping the diabetic honest and free from backsliding.  I think only the diabetic himself/herself can judge whether the benefits of better diabetes care and prevention of backsliding is worth the additional cost.

Bottom line:  while I don't think we should poo-poo what Debby's doctor said completely, all other things being equal, it's probably better to keep up those quarterly visits, *especially* if A1C tests and the like are done each time.

Mike Freeman


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On Mar 14, 2011, at 12:33, "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hey Debbie:
> 
> I'm with Cheryl on this one.  If the guy tells you that he doesn't need to see you anymore unless you need something, he really doesn't know anything about diabetes, and, of course you should immediately be in search of someone who knows what they're doing and what they're talking about!  A quack is a quack is a quack Debbie!  Simple as that Honey!
> 
> Bern
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
> 
> 
>> no! You should be seen by someone taking care of your diabetes every 3 months.
>> 
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>> 
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>> 
>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org
>> 
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
>> 
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>> ----- Original Message -----  From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:09 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>> 
>> 
>> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
>> Debbie
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 20:50:07 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:50:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <20110314194852.13962.13831@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>
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If you do not consistently see a specialist, how do they track any
trends in your readings, or you're a-1C, or any test for your organs and
general body function?

At one point I was seeing a general practitioner, and I can tell you
there is a world of difference between seeing a family doctor and a
specialist for a condition like diabetes.

It is obviously your choice, but I would advise against it.

Bridgit

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Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:49 PM
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Dar here
I see my doctor every three to four months.
Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a
problem. Other than that I see my doctor. I don't feel comfortable with
that of what your doctor shared with you.

Original message:
> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes
> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 
> something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
> Debbie
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Mon Mar 14 21:03:09 2011
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:03:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP29276AA9732FBA781FE343C4CC0@phx.gbl>
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for the past 44 years I always had a diabetic doctor. Now I am told they are not getting paid properly so diabetics are being sent to general docs.

--- On Mon, 3/14/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 3:50 PM


If you do not consistently see a specialist, how do they track any
trends in your readings, or you're a-1C, or any test for your organs and
general body function?

At one point I was seeing a general practitioner, and I can tell you
there is a world of difference between seeing a family doctor and a
specialist for a condition like diabetes.

It is obviously your choice, but I would advise against it.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:49 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


Dar here
I see my doctor every three to four months.
Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a
problem. Other than that I see my doctor. I don't feel comfortable with
that of what your doctor shared with you.

Original message:
> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes
> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 
> something. Has anyone ever heard of this?
> Debbie
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 21:49:35 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:49:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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I have never heard that.  Here in Omaha, the Nebraska Medical Center
opened up a new all-inclusive diabetes clinic.  The clinic contains all
kinds of specialist relating to diabetes.

I have never been advised to seek treatment from anyone except my
indocrine doctor when it comes to my diabetes.  Even now, they still
tell us to see a specialist.

During our state convention, I hosted a diabetes seminar, and I had my
nurse educator (who is the best) speak.  Many attendees were not
currently seeing a specialist, and she strongly urged them to see an
indocrine doctor.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 4:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


for the past 44 years I always had a diabetic doctor. Now I am told they
are not getting paid properly so diabetics are being sent to general
docs.

--- On Mon, 3/14/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 3:50 PM


If you do not consistently see a specialist, how do they track any
trends in your readings, or you're a-1C, or any test for your organs and
general body function?

At one point I was seeing a general practitioner, and I can tell you
there is a world of difference between seeing a family doctor and a
specialist for a condition like diabetes.

It is obviously your choice, but I would advise against it.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:49 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


Dar here
I see my doctor every three to four months.
Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a
problem. Other than that I see my doctor. I don't feel comfortable with
that of what your doctor shared with you.

Original message:
> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes 
> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 
> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 14 21:54:09 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:54:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Your Dr...
In-Reply-To: <5D250647-03FF-4F4F-8672-24938A6E1090@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP539B321B971AF12D37A0ECC4CC0@phx.gbl>

I agree with you, and after 25 years, my doctor trust me to make any
changes on my own between visits, but I still see him every 3 or 4
months.

This does not mean one can not manage if skipping to perhaps every 6
months, and I do not mean other doctors can not assist or administer
test, but I simply have never heard a doctor-- any kind-- say what
Debbie's did.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Your Dr...


Bern:

I think your reaction below is a bit extreme.  In fact, my response to
Debby's question charts a course midway between your answer and those of
Cheryl and Bridgit and that of Shirley.

In an ideal world, you, Cheryl and Bridgit are absolutely correct:  a
diabetic stands the best chance of receiving optimal treatment of
his/her diabetes if s/he visits an endocrinologist and gets a lab workup
every three months.  However, this is the real, not the ideal, world.
So Shirley's statement has merit *if* a number of things are
simultaneously true:  (1) the diabetic checks his/her feet for symptoms
of diabetic neuropathy daily; (2) does not have symptoms of diabetic
neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy and/or diabetic nephropathy (kidney
disease); (3) has monitors his/her blood glucose religiously and keeps a
log of those readings; (4) the readings thus obtained are within the bg
targets worked out with tha diabetic's doctors and CDE and (5) even if
the diabetic does not visit an endo or other diabetic specialist or, for
that matter, a general physician, lab work is done so that the diabetic
gets an A1C and hematocrit test *with* interpretation every three
months.

As you can seei, this is quite a list.  But if all this is done and the
diabetes remains more-or-less stable, I think it's relatively safe to
skip a quarterly endo visit or two.  Note, however, that this puts even
more responsibility on the diabetic himself/herself than s/he already
carries and often finds difficult to cope with.  Thus, the quarterly
endo or other diabetic specialist visits have the additional benefit
beyond better diabetes care of keeping the diabetic honest and free from
backsliding.  I think only the diabetic himself/herself can judge
whether the benefits of better diabetes care and prevention of
backsliding is worth the additional cost.

Bottom line:  while I don't think we should poo-poo what Debby's doctor
said completely, all other things being equal, it's probably better to
keep up those quarterly visits, *especially* if A1C tests and the like
are done each time.

Mike Freeman


Mike Freeman
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On Mar 14, 2011, at 12:33, "William and Bernadette Jacobs"
<bandbjacobs at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hey Debbie:
> 
> I'm with Cheryl on this one.  If the guy tells you that he doesn't 
> need to see you anymore unless you need something, he really doesn't 
> know anything about diabetes, and, of course you should immediately be

> in search of someone who knows what they're doing and what they're 
> talking about!  A quack is a quack is a quack Debbie!  Simple as that 
> Honey!
> 
> Bern
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
> 
> 
>> no! You should be seen by someone taking care of your diabetes every 
>> 3 months.
>> 
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>> 
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646 
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatrave
>> l.com>
>> 
>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org
>> 
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
>> CST-1018299-10
>> 
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and 
>> Travel, Inc.
>> ----- Original Message -----  From: Debbie
Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
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>> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes 
>> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 
>> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie 
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From jlv810g at aol.com  Mon Mar 14 23:26:29 2011
From: jlv810g at aol.com (tom)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:26:29 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
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 endocrine is spelled this way


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Mar 14, 2011 5:52 pm
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


I have never heard that.  Here in Omaha, the Nebraska Medical Center

opened up a new all-inclusive diabetes clinic.  The clinic contains all

kinds of specialist relating to diabetes.



I have never been advised to seek treatment from anyone except my

indocrine doctor when it comes to my diabetes.  Even now, they still

tell us to see a specialist.



During our state convention, I hosted a diabetes seminar, and I had my

nurse educator (who is the best) speak.  Many attendees were not

currently seeing a specialist, and she strongly urged them to see an

indocrine doctor.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 4:03 PM

To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?





for the past 44 years I always had a diabetic doctor. Now I am told they

are not getting paid properly so diabetics are being sent to general

docs.



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From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?

To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 3:50 PM





If you do not consistently see a specialist, how do they track any

trends in your readings, or you're a-1C, or any test for your organs and

general body function?



At one point I was seeing a general practitioner, and I can tell you

there is a world of difference between seeing a family doctor and a

specialist for a condition like diabetes.



It is obviously your choice, but I would advise against it.



Bridgit



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Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:49 PM

To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org

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Dar here

I see my doctor every three to four months.

Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a

problem. Other than that I see my doctor. I don't feel comfortable with

that of what your doctor shared with you.



Original message:

> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes 

> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed 

> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie

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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 15 01:28:16 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:28:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <8CDB0B66146C032-1920-AB032@Webmail-d112.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP101BC68E40CE616D9F330BCC4CF0@phx.gbl>

Thanks.  Long day, been working and editing articles, very drained!
*smile*

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of tom
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 6:26 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?



 

 endocrine is spelled this way


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Mar 14, 2011 5:52 pm
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


I have never heard that.  Here in Omaha, the Nebraska Medical Center

opened up a new all-inclusive diabetes clinic.  The clinic contains all

kinds of specialist relating to diabetes.



I have never been advised to seek treatment from anyone except my

indocrine doctor when it comes to my diabetes.  Even now, they still

tell us to see a specialist.



During our state convention, I hosted a diabetes seminar, and I had my

nurse educator (who is the best) speak.  Many attendees were not

currently seeing a specialist, and she strongly urged them to see an

indocrine doctor.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 4:03 PM

To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?





for the past 44 years I always had a diabetic doctor. Now I am told they

are not getting paid properly so diabetics are being sent to general

docs.



--- On Mon, 3/14/11, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:





From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?

To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 3:50 PM





If you do not consistently see a specialist, how do they track any

trends in your readings, or you're a-1C, or any test for your organs and

general body function?



At one point I was seeing a general practitioner, and I can tell you

there is a world of difference between seeing a family doctor and a

specialist for a condition like diabetes.



It is obviously your choice, but I would advise against it.



Bridgit



-----Original Message-----

From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org

[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina

Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:49 PM

To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?





Dar here

I see my doctor every three to four months.

Around christmas, I will ask not to go in December unless I have a

problem. Other than that I see my doctor. I don't feel comfortable with

that of what your doctor shared with you.



Original message:

> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes

> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed

> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie

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From srbaker12 at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 15 03:54:54 2011
From: srbaker12 at hotmail.com (S Baker)
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:54:54 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
Message-ID: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>


Link to options.


http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/


SRBaker

 		 	   		  

From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 15 22:26:05 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:26:05 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
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References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>
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who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.

S Baker who are you please.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services! 

Cheryl Echevarria
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  To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options



  Link to options.


  http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>


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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Mar 15 23:42:35 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:42:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU162-ds276BC2F106910686364F9A1CF0@phx.gbl>
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You go Girl!  I guess I was wondering the same thing myself!

Bern
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From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options


> who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.
>
> S Baker who are you please.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>
> Member of NACTA.com
> Member of ASTA.org
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, 
> Inc.
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: S Baker<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com>
>  To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S 
> Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ; 
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>
>
>
>  Link to options.
>
>
> 
> http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>
>
>
>  SRBaker
>
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 16 04:16:11 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:16:11 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
In-Reply-To: <D274A8CB05B142D0914BED97C489970C@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>	<BLU162-ds276BC2F106910686364F9A1CF0@phx.gbl>
	<D274A8CB05B142D0914BED97C489970C@Bernie7309aa9>
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At least his/her posts here in the last few days have been on-topic.

Mike


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[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options

You go Girl!  I guess I was wondering the same thing myself!

Bern
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From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options


> who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.
>
> S Baker who are you please.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> CD-10646
> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>
reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>
> Member of NACTA.com
> Member of ASTA.org
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel, 
> Inc.
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: S Baker<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com>
>  To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S 
> Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ; 
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>
>
>
>  Link to options.
>
>
> 
>
http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your
-favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-ne
w-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>
>
>
>  SRBaker
>
>
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Wed Mar 16 13:12:32 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:12:32 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU162-ds276BC2F106910686364F9A1CF0@phx.gbl>
	<D274A8CB05B142D0914BED97C489970C@Bernie7309aa9>
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Message-ID: <055EEE4D6EAD47E2BB60E77BDFE0CEEB@Bernie7309aa9>

I would agree entirely.  However, we don't even know for sure if S. Baker is 
male or female or otherwise.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options


> At least his/her posts here in the last few days have been on-topic.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
> Bernadette Jacobs
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:43 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>
> You go Girl!  I guess I was wondering the same thing myself!
>
> Bern
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>
>
>> who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.
>>
>> S Baker who are you please.
>>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> CD-10646
>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>
>> Member of NACTA.com
>> Member of ASTA.org
>>
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> CST-1018299-10
>>
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel,
>> Inc.
>>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>>  From: S Baker<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com>
>>  To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S
>> Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ;
>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
>>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>
>>
>>
>>  Link to options.
>>
>>
>>
>>
> http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your
> -favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-ne
> w-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>
>>
>>
>>  SRBaker
>>
>>
>>  _______________________________________________
>>  Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>  Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>
>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.n
> fbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>  To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-talk:
>>
>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx
> %40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.or
> g/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-talk:
>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bandbjacobs%4
> 0verizon.net
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 16 15:38:32 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:38:32 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
In-Reply-To: <055EEE4D6EAD47E2BB60E77BDFE0CEEB@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU162-ds276BC2F106910686364F9A1CF0@phx.gbl>
	<D274A8CB05B142D0914BED97C489970C@Bernie7309aa9>
	<00d501cbe390$e26d22b0$a7476810$@panix.com>
	<055EEE4D6EAD47E2BB60E77BDFE0CEEB@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <5F870257-29AD-4E75-B5C3-65A8F451EAC2@panix.com>

Does it matter?

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 16, 2011, at 6:12, "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net> wrote:

> I would agree entirely.  However, we don't even know for sure if S. Baker is male or female or otherwise.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
> 
> 
>> At least his/her posts here in the last few days have been on-topic.
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
>> Bernadette Jacobs
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:43 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>> 
>> You go Girl!  I guess I was wondering the same thing myself!
>> 
>> Bern
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:26 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>> 
>> 
>>> who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.
>>> 
>>> S Baker who are you please.
>>> 
>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>>> 
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> CD-10646
>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>> 
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>> 
>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>> Member of ASTA.org
>>> 
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>> CST-1018299-10
>>> 
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel,
>>> Inc.
>>> ----- Original Message -----  From: S Baker<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com>
>>> To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S
>>> Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ;
>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Link to options.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your
>> -favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-ne
>> w-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> SRBaker
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> 
>>> 
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.n
>> fbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>> 
>>> 
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx
>> %40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.or
>> g/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>> 
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bandbjacobs%4
>> 0verizon.net
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-talk:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix
>> .com
>> 
>> 
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>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-talk:
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bandbjacobs%40verizon.net
> 
> 
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Wed Mar 16 16:17:49 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:17:49 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
References: <BAY157-w4CDA5E019695F33F7DD02B2CF0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU162-ds276BC2F106910686364F9A1CF0@phx.gbl>
	<D274A8CB05B142D0914BED97C489970C@Bernie7309aa9>
	<00d501cbe390$e26d22b0$a7476810$@panix.com>
	<055EEE4D6EAD47E2BB60E77BDFE0CEEB@Bernie7309aa9>
	<5F870257-29AD-4E75-B5C3-65A8F451EAC2@panix.com>
Message-ID: <94E7AB421F23451E9EFC4FECA4772B66@Bernie7309aa9>

I guess technically, it really doesn't.  Just seems rather impersonal. 
That's all.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options


> Does it matter?
>
> Mike Freeman
> sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Mar 16, 2011, at 6:12, "William and Bernadette Jacobs" 
> <bandbjacobs at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> I would agree entirely.  However, we don't even know for sure if S. Baker 
>> is male or female or otherwise.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:16 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>
>>
>>> At least his/her posts here in the last few days have been on-topic.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
>>> Bernadette Jacobs
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:43 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>>
>>> You go Girl!  I guess I was wondering the same thing myself!
>>>
>>> Bern
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "cheryl echevarria" 
>>> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:26 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>>
>>>
>>>> who is this s baker, they just post links and nothing else.
>>>>
>>>> S Baker who are you please.
>>>>
>>>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> CD-10646
>>>> http://www.Echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>> 1-866-580-5574 or 631-456-5394
>>>>
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>
>>>> Member of NACTA.com
>>>> Member of ASTA.org
>>>>
>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>>
>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and 
>>>> Travel,
>>>> Inc.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----  From: S 
>>>> Baker<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com>
>>>> To: Baker Patricia<mailto:bakerpa1pm at charter.net> ; Baker S
>>>> Hotmail<mailto:srbaker12 at hotmail.com> ;
>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:54 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetic food options
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Link to options.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-new-diet-eating-your
>>> -favourite-foods/<http://www.diabetic-digest.com/managing-type-2-diabetes-ne
>>> w-diet-eating-your-favourite-foods/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SRBaker
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.n
>>> fbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>
>>>>
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx
>>> %40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.or
>>> g/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bandbjacobs%4
>>> 0verizon.net
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix
>>> .com
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bandbjacobs%40verizon.net
>>
>>
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
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>
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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Mar 17 00:34:34 2011
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:34:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FW: A Message from Jerry Munden at Prodigy
Message-ID: <auto-000005597568@mailfront3.g2host.com>

I have been asked to circulate the following:




>Prodigy? provides Accessible Diabetes Products
>and instruction material on how to Live Healthy with Blindness and Diabetes
>
>Prodigy?  continues to serve more of our vision 
>impaired friends with our NFB and AFB Access 
>Award winning Prodigy Voice? meter and test 
>strips, as well as the accessible insulin 
>delivery device; the Prodigy Count-a-dose?.
>In addition to our accessible products, Prodigy? 
>realizes that Education is Key for healthy 
>living, so we have added to our website:
>    * The NFB audio book, "Bridging the Gap, 
> Living with Blindness and Diabetes," authored 
> by 19 experts in the blindness and diabetes field.
>    * The new training ?Tools and Techniques for 
> Managing Diabetes Non-Visually?.  Produced and 
> directed by renowned Blind Industries and 
> Services of Maryland (BISM). This training 
> demonstrates the skills for living well with 
> diabetes using non-visual techniques. 
> Instruction is presented by Lynn Baillif, MS, 
> RD, LDN, CDE, a blind diabetes educator, and 
> includes a demonstration on how to use the 
> Prodigy Voice? and Prodigy Count-a-dose? products.
>    * The article due out in consumer diabetes 
> magazines this spring, ?Adaptive Blood Glucose Monitoring with Vision Loss,?
>authored by Debra Sokol-McKay, MS, CVRT, CLVT, CDE, OTR/L, SCLV.
>    * Prodigy adds diabetes educator Dave Joffe, 
> BSPharm, CDE, CPT, Clinical Associate Professor 
> College of Pharmacy University of Florida, to the Prodigy? Team.
>    * Get ready . . . on June 9, 2011 at 12:00 
> pm EST, Hadley School for the Blind will host a 
> ?Living Well with Diabetes? webinar.
>Key speakers include:
>?        Margaret E. Cleary, Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
>?        Naomi Tuttle, Instructor The Hadley School for the Blind
>?        Jerry Munden, Vice President of 
>Business Development Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC
>
>To sign up for a Seminar at Hadley:
>
>1) Go to <http://www.hadley.edu/>www.hadley.edu
>2) Click on "Seminars at Hadley"
>3) Click on "Registration" and enter required information
>4) You'll receive an email with your "password"
>5) On the day of the seminar, Login at ?Registered Participants Login? with:
>-User name: first name & last name
>-Your Password
>6) You may have to download a plug-in before signing on
>7) When you enter, to use your mike, simply hold 
>down the control key and speak.
>
>Registration starts on the day the webinar is 
>advertised on the Hadley home page, usually 
>about 2 weeks before the webinar is presented. 
>If you do not wish to ask questions, you can 
>listen or text questions via the chat room. If 
>you can't attend, all webinars are archived and 
>can be found at 
><http://www.hadley.edu/>www.hadley.edu under the 
>heading: "Past Seminars." Anyone can download or 
>stream them. Hope to see you there!
>
>Prodigy? makes the helpful training aids 
>available to all Prodigy? customers, for free, 
>at 
><http://www.prodigymeter.com/>www.prodigymeter.com 
>in the Low Vision Center. Also, keep up-to-date 
>on Prodigy? Announcements: 
><http://www.prodigymeter.com/prodigymeters/index.php?page=articles&arg=2009&op=readArticle&id=9345&title=Low%20Vision-Blind%20Organization%20News%20Feed&main=9>Click 
>here and subscribe to our Low Vision and Blind Organization News Room!
>
>Prodigy? continues to work to provide new, 
>accessible products to fit the needs of all 
>diabetics, especially the blind and low vision. 
>Please be advised that the release dates for the 
>Prodigy IQ Pump? and the Prodigy IQ Patch? has 
>not been set. As soon as the dates are 
>announced, your organizations will be the first to know.
>
>
>       ** Use Prodigy? Products and Help Us to Help You **
>
>
>Please contact me at 704-285-6454 or Bernadette 
>Jacobs at 410-455-5311 
>(<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>bandbjacobs at verizon.net) 
>with any questions you may have.
>
>Here to Help,
>
>Jerry Munden (Living well with Type I for 30+ years ... and you can too!)
>Vice President of Business Development
>Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC
>Phone: 704-285-6454   Fax: 704-285-6495
>Email: <mailto:jerrym at prodigymeter.com>jerrym at prodigymeter.com
>Web: <http://www.prodigymeter.com/>www.prodigymeter.com
>
>


From srbaker12 at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 17 03:49:03 2011
From: srbaker12 at hotmail.com (S Baker)
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:49:03 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Know about Diabetes issues
Message-ID: <bay157-w138E152CBE713AC47C0471B2B10@phx.gbl>


The link below addresses a lot of diabetic issues.

 

http://www.diabetic-digest.com/here-is-some-great-information-about-type-two-diabetes/



SRBaker

 		 	   		  

From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar 25 21:02:35 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:02:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine
Message-ID: <20110325210235.9712.9839@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>

Hi there, is there a special place I need to go to get my averages read to me.
I hit the square button and it will read the day numbers.
Not the numbers for seven day fourteen day and so forth.
Thanks,

-- 
--Dar
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Fri Mar 25 21:31:13 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:31:13 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine
References: <20110325210235.9712.9839@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
Message-ID: <C516CDC7090F4B75B649ADD62D8D4E88@Bernie7309aa9>

Send me your phone number again so I don't have to go digging.  I know I 
have it somewhere.  but I have lots and lots to do before my daughter's 
birthday party tomorrow.  I can talk with you after the kids are in bed  at 
eight Eastern, Honey!  I can instruct you.  Okay?

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 5:02 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine


> Hi there, is there a special place I need to go to get my averages read to 
> me.
> I hit the square button and it will read the day numbers.
> Not the numbers for seven day fourteen day and so forth.
> Thanks,
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
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> 




From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 26 00:40:40 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:40:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine
Message-ID: <20110326004040.490.88395@domU-12-31-38-00-AD-3E.compute-1.internal>

Hi there thanks so much,
I will send you my number.

Original message:
> Send me your phone number again so I don't have to go digging.  I know I
> have it somewhere.  but I have lots and lots to do before my daughter's
> birthday party tomorrow.  I can talk with you after the kids are in bed  at
> eight Eastern, Honey!  I can instruct you.  Okay?

> Bern
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 5:02 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine


>> Hi there, is there a special place I need to go to get my averages read to
>> me.
>> I hit the square button and it will read the day numbers.
>> Not the numbers for seven day fourteen day and so forth.
>> Thanks,

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
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From jlv810g at aol.com  Sat Mar 26 09:14:01 2011
From: jlv810g at aol.com (tom)
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:14:01 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine
In-Reply-To: <20110325210235.9712.9839@domU-12-31-38-07-3C-65.compute-1.internal>
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 You always look good to me.  Love love 

 


 

 

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Sent: Fri, Mar 25, 2011 5:03 pm
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy machine


Hi there, is there a special place I need to go to get my averages read to me.

I hit the square button and it will read the day numbers.

Not the numbers for seven day fourteen day and so forth.

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From wlewis19 at cox.net  Tue Mar 29 18:49:58 2011
From: wlewis19 at cox.net (Bill Lewis)
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:49:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP92610224AA9AD4232C011CC4CC0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP92610224AA9AD4232C011CC4CC0@phx.gbl>
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Why doctors are reducing their visitations with certain classifications of 
patients, I am told, that it is due to Obama's Health Plan which is runing 
our quality of health delivery services and forcing us into a federal plan 
that rations services.  Already, the government has had to back off some 
payment cuts to doctors because of a threat of a mass exiduc of doctors from 
practice or from offering coverage under Medicare or Medicaid.

My diabetes physician promises to continue seeing me every four months.  He 
accepts only a percentage of Medicare-covered patients.  Younger doctors 
seem to be a bit rejecting toward their own patients although the cause of 
their anger is government, not patients themselves.  But, so what else is 
new? -  Bill Lewis




--------------------------------------------------
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:30 AM
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?

> Uh, no.  Diabetics of any sort should see their doctor every 3 to 4
> months.  I have never heard of such a thing.  Do you see a specialist?
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:10 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>
>
> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes
> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed
> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie
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From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Mar 29 18:59:45 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:59:45 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <9894270FA11C42718D24DD694EBBBAC7@BillPC>
References: <BLU0-SMTP92610224AA9AD4232C011CC4CC0@phx.gbl>
	<9894270FA11C42718D24DD694EBBBAC7@BillPC>
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I believe this to be incorrect and an excuse.

Mike Freeman
sent from my iPhone


On Mar 29, 2011, at 11:49, "Bill Lewis" <wlewis19 at cox.net> wrote:

> 
> Why doctors are reducing their visitations with certain classifications of patients, I am told, that it is due to Obama's Health Plan which is runing our quality of health delivery services and forcing us into a federal plan that rations services.  Already, the government has had to back off some payment cuts to doctors because of a threat of a mass exiduc of doctors from practice or from offering coverage under Medicare or Medicaid.
> 
> My diabetes physician promises to continue seeing me every four months.  He accepts only a percentage of Medicare-covered patients.  Younger doctors seem to be a bit rejecting toward their own patients although the cause of their anger is government, not patients themselves.  But, so what else is new? -  Bill Lewis
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:30 AM
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
> 
>> Uh, no.  Diabetics of any sort should see their doctor every 3 to 4
>> months.  I have never heard of such a thing.  Do you see a specialist?
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:10 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>> 
>> 
>> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes
>> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed
>> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Mar 29 20:07:50 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:07:50 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
References: <BLU0-SMTP92610224AA9AD4232C011CC4CC0@phx.gbl>
	<9894270FA11C42718D24DD694EBBBAC7@BillPC>
	<F086221B-49E5-42EF-84B4-DAFF5804F30C@panix.com>
Message-ID: <DF772949077E4AE8B33A6DF00EEA29CA@Bernie7309aa9>

Not only that, but I think political views and biases are leaking in here. 
Even if people do feel that way, i didn't think that sort of thing was 
appropo to this or any other list.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?


>I believe this to be incorrect and an excuse.
>
> Mike Freeman
> sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Mar 29, 2011, at 11:49, "Bill Lewis" <wlewis19 at cox.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> Why doctors are reducing their visitations with certain classifications 
>> of patients, I am told, that it is due to Obama's Health Plan which is 
>> runing our quality of health delivery services and forcing us into a 
>> federal plan that rations services.  Already, the government has had to 
>> back off some payment cuts to doctors because of a threat of a mass 
>> exiduc of doctors from practice or from offering coverage under Medicare 
>> or Medicaid.
>>
>> My diabetes physician promises to continue seeing me every four months. 
>> He accepts only a percentage of Medicare-covered patients.  Younger 
>> doctors seem to be a bit rejecting toward their own patients although the 
>> cause of their anger is government, not patients themselves.  But, so 
>> what else is new? -  Bill Lewis
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:30 AM
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>>
>>> Uh, no.  Diabetics of any sort should see their doctor every 3 to 4
>>> months.  I have never heard of such a thing.  Do you see a specialist?
>>>
>>> Bridgit
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Fredericks
>>> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:10 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
>>>
>>>
>>> Last Friday I went to see my diabetic doc in St. Louis MO at Barnes
>>> hosp. He told me I didn't need to come back anymore unless I needed
>>> something. Has anyone ever heard of this? Debbie
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpete
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>>>
>>>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Mar 29 22:45:35 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:45:35 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question?
In-Reply-To: <DF772949077E4AE8B33A6DF00EEA29CA@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <BLU0-SMTP92610224AA9AD4232C011CC4CC0@phx.gbl>
	<9894270FA11C42718D24DD694EBBBAC7@BillPC>
	<F086221B-49E5-42EF-84B4-DAFF5804F30C@panix.com>
	<DF772949077E4AE8B33A6DF00EEA29CA@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <mailman.50.1593446900.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Not to mention, a healthcare plan was passed by Congress, most of 
which hasn't taken effect yet. If there's something you don't like, 
contact your representatives. There is quite a campaign going on to 
try to get MediCare to cover continuous glucose monitoring systems 
and that's what needs to happen. Absent that, I agree with keeping 
certain types of political discussions away from here. They're not 
facts and they're not useful.

Veronica
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