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Today is pump day.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen 1 day ago.

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Steve replied to the discussion Today is pump day. Jun 22

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Do you have diabetes?: Yes

Type of diabetes: Type 1

Date diagnosed: July 10, 1970

Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value: 6.5

What glucose meter do you use?: One Touch Ultra Link

Type of treatment you use: Pump

If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?: Minimed 722

Hometown (where you come from):: San Diego

Where do you live? (City, Country): Portland Oregon

How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?: U-Tube Manny Ramirez

What do you do for a living?: FedEx

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At 8:21am on July 23rd, 2008, Karen said…: Hi Steve! Just getting back from vacation and got the comment you left telling me how happy you are on the pump!!! Good for you - and I'm glad you like it as much as I do. Granted, there is still a lot I have to learn and it does get very frustrating at times . . . . but I'm so happy with it and wouldn't go back to MDIs for anything!!! Keep me posted on how it's going!

At 10:07pm on July 13th, 2008, Jen Mangum said…: hmmm i have no idea why anyone would tell you that. if you carry the gene, you carry the gene. there is no age factor involved. most do get it at a younger age, but it is not uncommon for others to be diagnosed at a later age. there is no question that i am a type 1 diabetic and i'm sure there is no question that those that have gotten it at later age are not either. hope that clears it up for you. jen

At 10:40pm on July 9th, 2008, Andy Barnes said…: Understand I am still twicking mine think that is an ongoing thing as your body changes

At 9:56pm on July 7th, 2008, Andy Barnes said…: Steve now that you have been on the pump a couple of weeks how is it going?

At 2:37pm on June 14th, 2008, SusanB said…: Woo Hoo! That is so exciting...I can't wait to hear how it goes for you...good luck! =)

At 6:04pm on June 7th, 2008, Steve said…: Better get your pumps now before univesal health care kicks in!!!!

At 1:18am on June 7th, 2008, Andy Barnes said…: Hay Steve,
Have you got your pump and have it started yet? Hope all is going well.

At 10:03pm on June 3rd, 2008, Andy Barnes said…: Hope you do as well as I have!! When do you do your training?

At 9:03pm on June 3rd, 2008, Andy Barnes said…: Steve by now you should be on your pump. How is it going?

At 8:28am on May 30th, 2008, Karen said…: Hurray, you are getting a pump!!!! I know how you feel - I was both excited to get mine and scared that maybe I didn't want to take this step after all. Honestly, there are some tough times as I get my basals set and adjust to it all - but I have never once regretted the decision. I am SO HAPPY I got a pump and wish I had done it sooner. Don't worry too much about the "big needle". Did you get a Quick-Serter? Using that makes putting the infusion set in a breeze and I never even feel the needle. It's really thin.

Anyway, please do keep us posted on how it's going. Since I'm still a new pumper I may not have a ton of advice to give you, but I certainly know some of what your feeling now and can hopefully reassure you on that stuff!

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