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Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?
Started this discussion. Last reply by PMichel Oct 13, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I have had diabetes for 25 years and have only ever once had my A1c around 7. I have been running with 9+ for the past 5 years and am getting scared as new complications are starting to creep up. I…Continue
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PMichel replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I had T1 for 22 years before I got on the pump and I am now at 26 years. And I have finally got it under control or at least have the tools to do so.On the pump my A1C has been usually been under 7.5. It is so hard after 20+ years to always remember…"
acidrock23 replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"For me, I did ok for a long time but, in retrospect, I struggled a lot. The pump put it all in one place, insulin, clock, food/ carbs and then logged it intelligibly. I was in a pretty decent place at the time, I had started to work out a lot and…"
FHS replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I think for the OP, there are definitely things that can be fixed without needing to go over to a pump to fix them.
I was on MDI for 25 years and was in that "if it ain't broke" camp too. The problem was, there were things on MDI that…"
Mike replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I am also on MDI and pretty happy. If it isn't broke...right?
There is a TuDiabetes chat this Friday that I'm really interested in.
The chat is 1-2pm PDT (not sure of your timezone). And if you've never participated in a TuDiabetes…"
Daisy Mae replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"i am D for about 25 yrs. i was very resistant about going on the pump, but my family pushed and pushed. i didnt want to have anything hooked up to my body, either. and i was so good w/ my syringes(a true master). finally, after not being able to get…"
Don replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I don't have a phobia about lows but I do despise them. Pumping won't really address your phobia but being able to customize your basal and not use MDI for basals might eliminate some lows."
"(This is my first ever post so hi everyone!)
I am/was in a similar situation...T1 for 16 years and A1Cs around the same. I started with an OmniPod in December and absolutely love it.
For me, what has made it easier to stay on top of it is not having…"
Dale Deane replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"My 14 year old was diagnosed in February 21st of this year; the MDI's were a drag...staying up late for Lantus a drag, having to choose between another shot and a snack or going without a drag.....by May 1st, he was on a pump, running on saline…"
acidrock23 replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I found that a huge benefit was the data recording. I was (and still am...) extremely averse to logging. I also wasn't bothering to count carbs pre-pump and was just guessing but did ok at it. The pump keeping track of everything and kind of…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"If I recall, studies show that moving to a pump for T1s with an average A1c of 8% resulted in an average A1c improvement of 0.5%. A pump is not a magic bullet. It is a tool. And the end result is primarily a function of how you use that tool.
ps.…"
juliannaergrl replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"I had a much easier time taking insulin with snacks and meals with the pump than MDI. Having the insulin right next to my already hooked up, no poke required made it a lot harder to say, "you know I'll just eat this with that…"
Zoe replied to Kristad15's discussion 'Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?'"To be honest, no. An insulin pump will not give you the control. If the reasons you have high blood sugars are that you "lack control when it comes to sticking to a meal plan or taking extra insulin if I snack" a pump will change…"
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Considering pumping, will it really help me get control?
I have had diabetes for 25 years and have only ever once had my A1c around 7. I have been running with 9+ for the past 5 years and am getting scared as new complications are starting to creep up. I have a thorough understanding of insulin to carb ratios and carb counting, I just lack control when it comes to sticking to a meal plan or taking extra insulin if i snack.Based on your experiences with pumping is it the answer I'm hoping it will be? I have major reservations about having something…See More
"I found that if I took my synthroid in the morning and went and had morning blood tests that it would come back as way to high. I always make sure I don't take my synthroid before bloodwork (I always have to do a fasting blood test)."
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- At 12:48pm on August 1, 2012, Marie B said…
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Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Kristad....fellow Canadian!
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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