tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post1861498796795427576..comments2024-03-27T00:53:59.599-04:00Comments on The Corner Booth: Parting Is Such Sweet...Mike Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06551066714605052991noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-35127821421290834792010-04-02T16:05:16.383-04:002010-04-02T16:05:16.383-04:00My comment must have disappeared into the blogosph...My comment must have disappeared into the blogosphere...but I wanted to say that now that you are using the pens, don't forget to count to ten when you inject from a pen before removing the needle (dang, more math? okay...just some pesky counting) because insulin flows slower from a pen needle than even a syringe needle. I was just reminded of this when my bg's were very high and I was "D" as in "D"noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-23325247848080469872010-03-29T17:41:24.948-04:002010-03-29T17:41:24.948-04:00Being on MDI for 40 years - and having pretty good...Being on MDI for 40 years - and having pretty good control - I think you'll do just fine. Going onto a pump for myself was just an experiment, and I've been on it for 2 years now, but sometimes I wonder when my real estate will become war torn. I try my best to change infusion set every 3 days ;) I have to admit, not having something attached to me is more what my freedom from a pump FatCatAnna aka Anna Kiff from Canadahttp://www.diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-4919934469905416032010-03-29T14:05:21.370-04:002010-03-29T14:05:21.370-04:00Shannon: I am what some refer to as the epitome of...Shannon: I am what some refer to as the epitome of self-defeating behavior. Likely, the reason for my needed Pump Hiatus is for that very reason that I don't follow the recommended infusion site timeframes and leave them in too long. We remain hopeful that someday I'll learn my lesson. Someday. Thanks again for all the feedback!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-11549615340017551122010-03-29T13:51:25.920-04:002010-03-29T13:51:25.920-04:00I hear you, and I totally understand what you mean...I hear you, and I totally understand what you mean.<br /><br />One thing to remember - using a site for longer than three days might be part of your problem, though. I know you know this, but the longer you leave it in, the more likely you are to have scar tissue.<br /><br />OK, I'm done now ;-)Shannonhttp://ladadeeda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-91965892068107843512010-03-29T13:26:09.607-04:002010-03-29T13:26:09.607-04:00Thanks for all that! The Demo Omnipod didn't s...Thanks for all that! The Demo Omnipod didn't sway me. For me, it's not a tubing issue - even the points made about freedoms of being unconnected are more device-oriented, not tubing focused. Showering, there'd still be a somewhat bulky device (like infusion set) hooked onto me. Sleeping, I wouldn't sleep on whatever side it's attached to. Dog would likely still jump and knock Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-3740706571351507372010-03-29T12:47:13.873-04:002010-03-29T12:47:13.873-04:00I was with Anon - when your hiatus ends, you shoul...I was with Anon - when your hiatus ends, you should consider getting an Omnipod. Your last paragraph spoke volumes about your dislike of tubing!<br /><br />Also, the reasons you listed NOT to get an Omnipod haven't affected me at all. I've been using it for over six months, and in that time, I've only had one occlusion, and it was on day three, anyway. I've never had a need to Shannonhttp://ladadeeda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-62711803896124040792010-03-29T09:54:02.137-04:002010-03-29T09:54:02.137-04:00Thanks for reading and offering that suggestion ab...Thanks for reading and offering that suggestion about the Omnipod and tubeless varieties. I've read several blogs that people find the tubeless kind to be perfect for them. But for me, tubing isn't my issue. It's the pump infusion sites themselves, and a tubeless would present similiar issues. I'm also not a fan of omnipod's current version because you can't refill it, andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-31334193435386858032010-03-29T09:36:36.903-04:002010-03-29T09:36:36.903-04:00You might consider the tubeless pumps later - omni...You might consider the tubeless pumps later - omnipod - which will be getting a smaller pod later in the year - now has a $299 upgrade option till the end of April. Also I have heard that the solo pump on solo4you.com will be starting in April or May to sell to patients.<br /><br />Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-1385260154968335352010-03-28T20:18:31.195-04:002010-03-28T20:18:31.195-04:00Michael: I hope you enjoy your rest and it gives ...Michael: I hope you enjoy your rest and it gives your body the much needed time off and healing!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-16189036434496774452010-03-28T19:26:36.992-04:002010-03-28T19:26:36.992-04:00Joanne: Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, it...Joanne: Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, it is somewhat "freeing" to not be connected to a device and tubing after nine years. But don't get me wrong, I'd consider the "freedoms" of pumping to be much more important than this one I now describe. The control is unparralleled, and the ability to have flexibility in eating and how you live is not something I would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-84885199789931370962010-03-28T17:10:14.283-04:002010-03-28T17:10:14.283-04:00It is so interesting to hear you equate MDI with f...It is so interesting to hear you equate MDI with freedom. We're still on MDI with Elise, and a lot of the other parents talk about the freedoms that come with pumping. We haven't gone down that road because we have rather good control right now (if it ain't broke, don't fix it), and I'm just not ready for her to be hooked up to something 24/7.<br /><br />Nice to hear anotherJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-29298498904039838102010-03-28T15:36:34.263-04:002010-03-28T15:36:34.263-04:00If there's one thing I'd say as advice to ...If there's one thing I'd say as advice to a new(er) pumper, it's this: Respect those 2-3 or even 4-day time frams that the FDA recommends. It's for a reason. Maybe you can't prevent site damage even then, but it may be more possible to heal adequately and not lose Real Estate availability. Just a thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-52569901400349963172010-03-28T15:25:18.033-04:002010-03-28T15:25:18.033-04:00Wow, I hope this works for you! I've been on t...Wow, I hope this works for you! I've been on the pump 3 and a half years and only used the pens for 6 months after dx. <br /><br />It must be nice to take a short break and not have to worry about that damn tubing! ESPECIALLY when playing with the dog! :) My dog Oliver is a jumper, and sometimes his paw will get caught in the tubing and then yank it down. When I yell he gets all scared and IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-40758906474932727782010-03-28T15:05:06.701-04:002010-03-28T15:05:06.701-04:00Interested to see how this goes, especially as G i...Interested to see how this goes, especially as G is starting to consider a pump for the first time after being set in his ways with MDI's.Rachelhttp://talesofmy30s.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com