"Thanks for the info. How much trouble did you have adjusting the amount of insulin to take? My doc is just trying to help any way he can with getting my bs smoothed out. The pods clogging or just quitting is killing my control. I see Doc Monday…"
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Symlin Injections
Started this discussion. Last reply by mwags Aug 3, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone using this along with their pump? My dr recommends trying it. I have lots of pump failures which I'm beginning to believe are occlusions due to my tissue make-up. As a result, my A1C is…Continue
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gawnfishin replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"It works GREAT for me. My bgs are much more level. Insulin usage is considerably lower. And best of all, so far, 20lbs are now gone. I must say, I do have a bit of nausea, especially if I over eat. But I look at that as being spanked for doing…"
Zoe replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"These posts and replies are getting all out of order! Not sure who you are asking about the difficulty adding it to your regimen, mwags, but for me, as I mentioned above, it took me a long time to do so, a lot of trial and error."
mwags replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"Yes, I understand that it is for regulating bs and any weight loss benefits are purely bonus."
mwags replied to Manny Hernandez's discussion 'How to identify a site problem?'"Ditto on all the below including being an idiot insisting a site problem is really my fault i.e. all the below mental gymnastics including I ate pizza, duh! I had a tough talk with myself and said as soon as my bs doesn't come down with one…"
mwags replied to Tikicristi's discussion 'Losing weight with Type 1'"I feel your pain! I've always battled weight, since I was a teen, tho usually less than 20 lbs. Now that I'm staring down 60, it seems even harder. However, in my late 40's a YMCA opened across the street & I started water…"
mwags replied to KatrinaLavis's discussion 'Question to all those on a Pump.'"I know how you feel; I felt the same way. That was 10 years ago. After going to pump class I decided to give it a try. Scared the daylights out of me & was a huge hassle for about a month...then, love. You may never appreciate it like those of…"
Zoe replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"Actually the "official" purpose is to lower blood sugar spikes. When I spoke with Symlin personnel they used the disclaimer that weight loss is an "off-label" use."
mwags replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"Thanks for all the info & advice. I've been partying the last few years ; ) and I'm sure getting back to better eating and exercise will ultimately be easier & just as effective as Symlin."
mwags replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"Did you have much difficulty adding it to your regimen?"
mwags replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"So there is a blood test for Amylase levels?"
Timothy replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"If your Amylase is low, Simlin is a good replacement. My levels are normal, So I don't take it. Also I do not really need to lose weight.
I believe it is more for weight loss than anything else. Meaning it makes it easier manage the highs and…"
Denise Bevard replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"For me it helps the spikes, lowers the amount of insuling I have to take. Since I do not like needles in the least--i was not very happy about 3 injections a day..but I have found it well worth it."
Zoe replied to mwags's discussion 'Symlin Injections'"I'm neither opposed to or in favor of Symlin; I think it's an individual decision, but here are some things to know about it:
It's not a replacement for other important factors in diabetes management. You still need to watch what you…"
mwags posted a discussionSymlin Injections
Is anyone using this along with their pump? My dr recommends trying it. I have lots of pump failures which I'm beginning to believe are occlusions due to my tissue make-up. As a result, my A1C is getting too high. I also have been not caring what I eat and adding pounds which isn't helping control. But, I'm really not looking forward to adding a shot before meals and wondering after if it's too much insulin, not enough Symlin or vice versa. And how do you know when your site is failing if the…See More
mwags commented on Mathew's group 'OmniPod Users'"ok, let's don't call them a bad batch in deference to omnipod - thank the good Lord for them and their tube free, water resistant pod - however, i've had runs of pods that fail while priming or after inserted. good tip on trying to…"
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- At 11:32am on September 24, 2010,
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Welcome to the pod mwags.....
Take a peek at some the other groups when you get a chance.Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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