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Across the Fence:  do YOU use the PUMP?  |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 05:51:04 AM
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any other farmgirls or their honies, children or other close family members use the Insulin Pump to help control their diabetes? It would be interesting to hear how you/they are doing with it.
I'll have mine tomorrow morning .. and then forever on! I've heard fantastic things in what i've read .. but only one 'personal testimonial'. (the man who runs our local nursing home has been on one for years .. loves it!)
be back tuesday night! xo
True Friends * Frannie
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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cathy cobblestone
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
cathy
greensburg
ky
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 10:30:53 AM
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Good Sunday afternoon Miss Frannie! Actually my sweet papaw, Ronald, has had an insulin pump for several years. It has been really good for him - he still has to be very careful with it - cause actually it is still up to him to do all the monitoring regarding his dosage - at least that's how his works anyway. But it keeps him from having to give himself FOUR shots a day - and that has got to be worth it right there. So I wish you well, I'm sure you will do fantastic with it. I'll be thinkin' of you and wishing you the best!  Cathy
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 10:53:04 AM
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Hi Frannie - My day job is in dialysis. Everyone I know of that has recieved a pump has really liked it. Best of luck and lots of {{{{HUGS}}}}
Tamara
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 1:30:54 PM
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My son-in-law has type 1. He has had a pump since he was 17 and he is now 30. This year he got a new pump that is said to be the best out there. His supplies are expensive, but he fought and got most of it covered by insurance. I think it has made his life a lot easier, and safer, as it monitors blood sugar levels very accurately.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
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rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 3:48:20 PM
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Congratulations on the pump mis Frannie! My DH has had Type one diabetes since he was 11 and had to give himeself insulin injections for the past 18 years, at least twice a day. Anyway, we were able to get him put on an insulin pump just a couple of months ago. It has done wonders for him! It took a few days but almost immideiatly he was a different person. He is much less irritable and tired, and has more freedom to go about his work and travels without worrying about brining along insulin and needles. It does take a little while to get used to, and learn how to use the pump because it's Supre "hi-tech" but it's worth the effort to fihure it all out. What great news! I'm so happy for you! I hope it does as much for you as it has for him! Let us know how it all goes!
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
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teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
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Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 8:13:42 PM
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Frannie,
It took me a few years,but I talked DH into a pump. (He has been type 1 about 27 yrs,) That was in 2002. His sugars have improved so much from fluctuating from way lows to WAy TOO HIGH. Usually it was high.( think 500 plus) He still does not do exactly as he should,but it usually keeps him below 200. The technology is not a problem as he is a computer programmer. I just can't seem to get him to check his sugar at a regular time and to count carbs. He tends to guess at the carbs and sometimes forgets to give the insulin until he starts to feel funny. This is frustrating to me since I'm a nurse,but the sugars are much improved. Recently they have come out with a model that has a continuous glucose monitor attached. It signals you when you are low or high. Since it is time for an upgrade I'm trying to get him to go with this model. He is such a wonderful DH and I want to keep him around for a long time.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. Just behave and use all that knowledge. You can even sneak in some occasional chocolate if you keep up with it ( smile)
Your going to really enjoy no more shots I know. This will help you have lots more energy for those Grands and all your searches for more primitives.
TEDDIE
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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