"I've never noticed any difference with the needles sharpness. The main concern that I have is rather with infection, but I sterilize my skin before inserting again and throw the site away if it touches anything before I reinsert it. I have…"
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Kristin replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out
Chris replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"You reuse your Sure T needles 3 times. Doesn't the needle get dull? I change up my Sure T's every 2 days. They are pricey and I can see why you would want to reuse but I would be concerned with relocating them for a second and third use."
Melody replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Hi Daricel,
I went from pump back to MDIs a few years ago, and am still pretty happy with that decision - pumps just weren't for me! I think the most important thing is having a supportive doctor who will help you through the process. Good luck…"
Stuart replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Yes I did, and do not "look back"...
Look pumps have a grand total of three advantages period. Micro-dosing, and the sign wave bolus thingy. The ability to give tenths of a unit of insulin has advantages. Most problems we all have are…"
daricel replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Actually my Dr hasn't said anything one way or another - she's been pretty open about me having choices. She just left the practice and I'll be seeing a new Dr in April. I just want to make sure I've thought things out... With…"
Heather Rose replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Daricel,
I have been on a pump since I was 13, and I am now 22. I got on mini "pump breaks" whenever I feel like I need to not have the physical attachment. I usually spend just enough time off the pump to miss it, however long that takes…"
daricel replied to Rashard's discussion 'dislike it soo much' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"Totally there with you! I've had T1 for 26 years - the random lows still catch me by surprise. And there are times I don't feel them until I'm in the 30's. The gel is the fastest recovery tool I've found, but Dex also has…"
daricel replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"That's interesting to know... I've been on the metal sites for over 8 years and hadn't known that. I can see about having to be careful of infection - I'm cautious in what I do always. Thanks for the info."
Kristin replied to daricel's discussion 'Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?' in the group Diabetes Burn Out"I can relate to the feeling. I have been pumping for 7 years, but often think of switching back. Part of me wonders if my control with MDI could be just as good given that I have learned a lot about insulin since then!
I did it for about a month and…"
daricel added a discussion to the group Diabetes Burn Out
Thinking of dropping the pump and going back to shots. Has anyone done this?
I've been on an insulin pump for 15 years+ now... In the beginning things were great - it really smoothed out my ups and downs and gave me the freedom to go and do almost anything.In the last year or two however, my success has diminished greatly. I've always had an adhesive allergy that required me to use all kinds of preps to keep from blistering. My issue now is that I cannot count on a site lasting more than about 36 hours. Either the site starts bleeding, or leaking, or my sugars just jump…See More
daricel replied to badgerpapa's discussion 'Boluses Cancelling' in the group Animas Insulin Pump Users"I have had my ping do this multiple times... For me, it's most likely to happen as I put the ping back into the case when starting the bolus. Some of us just grip the case differently. To help prevent this, I usually lay the pump next to my…"
Linda G left a comment for daricel"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you daricel... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
brokenpole left a comment for daricel"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
daricel replied to cyndibug's discussion 'Skin Irritation' in the group Dexcom Users"I am allergic to all adhesives... Bard or IV Prep have helped cut the irritation down a lot."
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- November 15, 1986
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- 7.4
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- Pump, Diet and Exercise
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- At 8:03am on August 9, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you daricel...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 2:30am on August 9, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,daricel. I wish for you a most wonder day. ENJOY!!!
- At 2:07am on August 9, 2012, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 9:20pm on October 6, 2010,
MelissaBL said… - Great to meet you! What a crazy, small world!
MarieB is right - I wear a CGMS, but it's not the Dexcom. I opted for the Navigator and I adore it. 2 years now. But the company is having all sorts of problems that I'm currently riding out. Dex looks a lot more stable!
We should meet up some time. I have an 8 month old daughter that will likely be along for the ride, but if you ever want to grab coffee or lunch, let me know.
- At 8:51pm on October 6, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Daricel!
- At 5:39pm on October 1, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCOME TO OUR BIG LOVING & CARING FAMILY DARICEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a link to help our new member's get to know more "About Us": http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
- At 9:45am on October 1, 2010,
Marie B said… - wow, that's a LOT of crafting! oh, there's a new Group here
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/the_needlework_studio
- At 7:17am on October 1, 2010, Marie B said…
- oh and daricel, I recommend you friend MelissaBl
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profile/MelissaBL
She is one of our beloved admins. She also lives in Allen. She just had a baby this year. I know she has a CGMS but I'm not sure which one. She's been a member here a long time, and is smart as a whip.
- At 7:14am on October 1, 2010, Marie B said…
- how wonderful! I only know one other quilter here, Denise from NV. Tell me about those quilts in your picture that appear to have signatures. I am President of Warwick Valley Quilters www.WVQG.com
- At 6:30am on October 1, 2010, Marie B said…
- oops, guess I should have noticed you were already a member. here's a link to the CGM forum with hundreds of discussions
http://www.tudiabetes.org/forum/categories/continuous-glucose-monitoring/listForCategory
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