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Letter to the Editor in response to the dangers of pumping insulin
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Manny Hernandez Jun 23.
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- Do you have diabetes?
- I have a relative/friend with diabetes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- January 31, 2000
- Most recent A1C (BG Average) Value
- 6.4
- What glucose meter do you use?
- One Touch UltraLink, but switching to Accucheck Aviva
- Type of treatment you use
- Pump
- If you use a pump, what pump model do you use?
- MM722 with CGMS
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- Delton, MI
- Where do you live? (City, Country)
- Mattawan, MI
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- http://homeschoolingdoctormom.blogspot.com
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- diabetescgms@yahoogroups.com and childrenwithdiabetes.com
- Who referred you? (if anyone)
- none
- What do you do for a living?
- Mom of 2, wife of business owner
My name is Michelle. I am 31 and live in Michigan. In 2000 our son, Westin, was 2 and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At 4 we put him on a pump. About that same time, our endo office started testing for celiac antibodies. Of course, Westin was one of three kids to come back positive in the entire clinic. His numbers were low and it wasn't until 2 years ago that we had an endoscopy and got the diagnosis as Celiac. He has no signs of celiac and doesn't really react to gluten. On the few occasions where he has cheated, he gets a little intestinal problems, but nothing too major. Still, it is enough to keep him honest! This last May we started using the Real Time Glucose Monitor from Minimed with our 722 pump. We love it. Or I love it! He could care less. He is 10 now and I think he enjoys the extra freedom it give him, but he might not have really put the two together. I know I feel much more at ease and I sleep lots better. Now we are just anxiously waiting for a parent monitor so I could really sleep soundly! :)
On a personal note, I have been a stay at home mom since Westin was born. We are a self employed family. We also homeschool. For a hobby, I do adult toy parties and sell online. :)
My youngest son is 2. He use to beg for his sugar to be checked, but I have noticed that is changing. He recently received an empty pump shell from MM, so no more using the pedometer as a pump!
Almost 3 years ago we started homeschooling Westin. We had lots of trouble with the school not dealing with his diabetes properly. When I say properly, I mean not harrassing us about our care. His parapro (teacher's aid) that took care of his pump needs and such was D herself and on a pump. Surprisingly she was awful to work with! I will say that we were having a lot of site issues (meaning lots of correction by injection), but she was unbareable. It got to the point that she said, "I am just not into the shot thing!" So I pulled him out of school. I surprisingly have enjoyed homeschooling and though I originally planning to only homeschool for 1 year until he changed schools, I am continuing. How knows what the future holds!
On a personal note, I have been a stay at home mom since Westin was born. We are a self employed family. We also homeschool. For a hobby, I do adult toy parties and sell online. :)
My youngest son is 2. He use to beg for his sugar to be checked, but I have noticed that is changing. He recently received an empty pump shell from MM, so no more using the pedometer as a pump!
Almost 3 years ago we started homeschooling Westin. We had lots of trouble with the school not dealing with his diabetes properly. When I say properly, I mean not harrassing us about our care. His parapro (teacher's aid) that took care of his pump needs and such was D herself and on a pump. Surprisingly she was awful to work with! I will say that we were having a lot of site issues (meaning lots of correction by injection), but she was unbareable. It got to the point that she said, "I am just not into the shot thing!" So I pulled him out of school. I surprisingly have enjoyed homeschooling and though I originally planning to only homeschool for 1 year until he changed schools, I am continuing. How knows what the future holds!
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Are insulin pumps dangerous?
So this fabulous article was published saying the insulin pumps can be dangerous. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-nat-insulin-pumpsmay05,0,5969969.story Of course EVERY news media in the country has picked it up. So I just got my first call from a relative to "let me know"...THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP! Being type 1 diabetic is dangerous!!! Where is the news about that? Insulin is life support. I happen to think that an insulin pump is still the best form of delivery. Sure, if it… Continue
Using the Arm for Sensors Update
The arm works great! We lasted 8 days, just like before we had our problems with the sensors in his buttocks. YEAH~!!!!
Posted on November 28th, 2007 at 4:11pm —
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MM Sensors
We have been battling a no win battle with our MM sensors for the last few months. They have gone from lasting at least 6 days, usually a few more days, to getting almost 4 days, sometimes a few hours more. In a moment of shear frustration, I emailed MM with my disappointment. They emailed back saying I would have to call technical support for troubleshooting.
Since that email we have moved to the arm to see if it makes a difference. We are only on day 2, so I can't say…
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I superbolus based on how high my BG is. For something between 220 and 260, I'll just move forward 1 hours worth of basal. For 260 to 300, I'll use 90 minutes of basal. Over 300 (not much, thank God) I'll use 2 hours worth of basal.
I don't believe I've ever gone over 2 hours. That's usually 1.4 units for me. It's amazing how that little can make such a big difference.
If you don't have a CGM, you should be more cautious. Even 30 minutes of basal insulin moved forward will have an impact.
We've been doing homeschooling for four years. This year the children are enrolled in a local christian school, so my wife can look at getting a part-time job.
It's such a blessing to be able to do the homeschooling (and a lot of work and responsibility.) Are you in a local homeschooling group?
I just wanted to invite you to join the parents of kids with Type 1 group.
My son, Riley, was diagnosed when he was 3. He is 5 now and on an insulin pump.
Welcome to tudiabetes.
I see you've been around the community already, but here are a few tips on how to make the most of the site:
http://tudiabetes.com/forum/topic/show?id=583967%3ATopic%3A10871
The story of your youngest one is charming. It reminds me a bit of my son and how he tells me he's going to "touch softly" his dad's insulin (read "the infusion set"), when I tell him: "Be careful not to step on daddy's insulin!" :)