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Is the clear insulin pump nice lookng?

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Leanna left a comment for lynn smithon Thursday

lynn smith replied to Leanna's discussion 'Is the clear insulin pump nice lookng?'June 25

I got purple, but they also have some cute skins now, you can even design your own

lynn smith replied to Melissa Holekamp's discussion 'Funniest Diabetic Moment'June 25

I had to walk through a metal detector with my insulin pump in my bra, security guard waved wand in front of me and beeping was at my boobs, I told him what it was and he said ok, ok ,go ahead

lynn smith replied to Marty MacLeod's discussion 'I'm Type 1!!!!, NOT Type 2'June 10

I was misdiagnosed as type 2, but I am type 1, or1.5 lada, whatever you want to call it , I am on a pump and test about 12 times a day, so I have to explain how they thought I was 2 but really I am 1, it wwas messy for awile but now knowing what I...

lynn smith replied to Leanna's discussion 'I'm getting a pump!!!'June 10

mine came with 2 clips, but i use cute cell phone cases from dollar store, good luck, I have had mine since Jan and so far so good

lynn smith replied to LAURA MANTLO's discussion 'What was your fasting Blood Sugar this morning?'May 21

91, not bad for a certain time of month

Patrick O'Donnell replied to lynn smith's discussion 'shots vs pump'May 20

I was on shots had bad control! Now i am on pump cozmore and have great control also endo can get much more info from a pump than a meter which can help to fine adjust insulin and pump can give smaller amount of insulin than a shot.also the pump i...

Dave _ replied to lynn smith's discussion 'anyone ever forget to bolus'May 17

Adam, a bolus is a "shot" (either by syringe, pen, or pump) of fast acting insulin, used for either of 2 purposes: 1) to cover carbs in your food, and 2) to correct for a high bg. So...you already are bolusing. :)

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Hometown (where you come from):: broomall,pa

Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1.5 (LADA)

What glucose meter do you use?: one touch ultra link

Type of treatment you use: Pump, Diet and Exercise

What pump model do you use, if any?: minimed 722

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: web type 1.5

What do you do for a living?: hair

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first week on pump

Well its been one week on the pump and it was a little slow going getting the basal setting right, I dont know if they are there yet, I still am pretty high in the morning. The past few days have been ok, no numbers above 200. I am just telling myself that a slow start to get sugars right is better than alot of lows. I am not bothered by wearing it, at night I just put it in a baby sock so that it feels softer. I guess the true test will be my next a1c in march. Wish me well .

Posted on January 21, 2009 at 2:02pm — 1 Comment

started the pump

I started my pump today at 10am. I had a few issues with the infusion set sticking but it got figured out. I went a little low twice so far, so I guess the trainer was right about needing less insulin than with shots, I thought I would be high all day, but not the case . Hopefully tonight goes well. I am excited about not doing a shot before every morsel of food. Any tips from fellow pumpers on anything would be great. Thanks

Posted on January 13, 2009 at 3:04pm — 8 Comments

I got my pump today

I got my pump today and will start on practice of saline on thursday to get used to it, then on xmas eve I will start with the insulin. I am excited and very nervous at the same time. The only problem is they sent me wrong color, I called them and they are overnighting the correct one and sending me some free skins for it, how cool is that. I am not starting the CGM because I cannot afford it yet, my insurance only is paying half of the pump and supplies, so I will reassess things in a year or s… Continue

Posted on December 15, 2008 at 5:37pm — 1 Comment

JDRF WALK

Today me and my family did the JDRF walk in Philadelphia. Weather was great and got lots of free stuff. Me and my family raised $790. Its pretty amazing to see all those people who care to do something about this disease. I get upset when I see the little kids with it, I know what I have to deal with me having it, and I think if it were my kids , well it just makes me really pray for the future of research to do something. So, to anyone who has done this walk before, GOOD FOR YOU, and to those w… Continue

Posted on October 26, 2008 at 4:38pm —

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At 4:37pm on July 2, 2009, Leanna said…: Hi Lynn! I'm going on the minimed 722 too in just a little bit!!!! Right now I'm waiting for the company to send it!

At 6:30pm on February 5, 2009, Nancy said…: Hey Lynn, My good friend from high school lived in West Chester. Her Dad was a veterinarian. I went to WIlmington Friends School although I lived about 45 minutes south of there. Now I live up near the Poconos - it sure is cold. Hope your pumping is going well. My son has been pumping for 3 years. I say it is great when it is working but when it goes bad, it goes bad fast!!!! I love it for him and the flexibility it gives him. He is really good about it . - But I am still changing his sites. Hope you are well Nancy

At 1:02pm on February 5, 2009, Les Norton said…: Hi Lynn
Sorry for slow reply been on a resedential training programme training Nurses and Drs on pump therapy.......busy busy busy!! I'm a qualified Nurse who specialises in diabetes and pump therapy in particular. Been working in diabetes for about 9 years now but qualified as a nurse back in 1990!!!!! Getting old now! or feeling it at least Ha! Got to go now hope you are well!!

At 9:19pm on December 16, 2008, Anne said…: Ahh! That must be me too then, I was dx with T1 at 36. They told me I had Juvenile Diabetes back then. I must admit my reactions & frustrations lately around living with T1 have been called 'adolescent'. The old ostrich story...I put my head under the ground and hope my illness will all disappear..or give up & go on strike. Saying that...think I'll go for a brisk walk for 30 mins right now...turning into a responsible adult at last! Later...Ax

At 8:28pm on December 15, 2008, Anne said…: Good Luck with your pump Lyn. I start with one around Feb so I can imagine your nerves and excitement. I wish you well and would be interested to hear how you adapt. Enjoy your Christmas!
Peace & Love
Anne

At 6:47pm on December 14, 2008, Dee Ermilio said…: You are right. There are a lot of interesting things to read. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

At 9:51am on November 27, 2008, Joanne said…: happy thanksgiving. :)

At 3:21pm on November 15, 2008, lindsey said…: I haven't been in your part of PA but I really like going to pittsburgh for baseball and football games!

At 11:18pm on November 12, 2008, Gilmelvivez II Vital said…: Hello Lynn im new here, can i ask 4 a favor we have d sane model of glucometer but the problem is ders no supply of test strips for aviva hir in the philippines and im runnin out of supply, cud u spare me some? Ill appreciate it a lot, a friend of mine from middle east gave it to me but i dont have anymore communications from him. I learned from accu chek website that the aviva model was only available in north and south america, tnx and pls accept me as ur friend.

At 5:28pm on November 3, 2008, Betty J said…: I was due to ride the shuttle from Bala but something unavoidable happened and I wasn't able to make it. I was supposed to walk with Integrated Diabetes Services, Gary Scheiner is my CDE. Since I've had D for a lifetime anything I can help you with just yell.

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