Insulin Pump (Question for diabetics)

[ShaunC1000]

I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 4 years now, and my blood sugars really aren't that good. I'm thinking about going on the pump because the insulin I'm taking isn't lasting all day. I'm on Lantus and I have to take it twice a day even though its supposed to work for 24 hours. I also take Novalog when I eat. Is anyone here on the pump? Do you think its better having it on you all day rather than taking multiple injections? Does it bother you when you sleep? I recently developed floaters in my eyes, and I know I need to do get a hold of my diabetes now before I go blind or something. I know I should do this but the idea of having a device hooked up to me all day creeps me out.

[Taso]

Wow,
First legal advice now medical advice on wackbag
What will we see next

Its no bash on you Shaun i just find it funny people come here for serious issues.

[ShaunC1000]

Wow,
First legal advice now medical advice on wackbag
What will we see next

Its no bash on you Shaun i just find it funny people come here for serious issues.

I asked this on a diabetes forum and I found out some people on there actually woked for a company that made pumps.. I've stopped going there :)

[FreeTheCricket]

I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 4 years now, and my blood sugars really aren't that good. I'm thinking about going on the pump because the insulin I'm taking isn't lasting all day. I'm on Lantus and I have to take it twice a day even though its supposed to work for 24 hours. I also take Novalog when I eat. Is anyone here on the pump? Do you think its better having it on you all day rather than taking multiple injections? Does it bother you when you sleep? I recently developed floaters in my eyes, and I know I need to do get a hold of my diabetes now before I go blind or something. I know I should do this but the idea of having a device hooked up to me all day creeps me out.


Dude.. sucks to be you. In all seriousness, I am a paramedic, and from what I know about diabetes, it is not something to fuck with. As I'm sure you are aware, hypoglycemic episodes are relatively scary, but can be easily treated and don't result in any permanent damage, if treated promptly. However, hyperglycemic episodes are much more dangerous and can have serious longterm effects. I would talk to your doctor and try to figure out what the best solution is for you. It's really not appropriate for anybody here to tell you what is right or wrong for your situation. I, personally, would hate for me, or somebody else, to tell you some advice, and it doesn't work and you end up with a medical emergency.

Talk to your doctor.

[abudabit]

Definitely talk to a doctor.

I am diabetic, but I have it really light. I just have to eat right and everything is cool with me. I'm always afraid I'm gonna slip and make it permanently worse.

[giant pop tart]

I asked this on a diabetes forum and I found out some people on there actually woked for a company that made pumps.. I've stopped going there :)

Here at Wackbag, we make penis and vag pumps.

Both my parents and all my granparents have/had diabetes... I'm just waiting for my official announcement...

I work with a guy who wears a pump. It looks like a cell phone in a leather holster on his belt. I've asked him a lot about it, and he seems to like it. He hasn't really mentioned any bad things about it.

[Turtle]

I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 4 years now, and my blood sugars really aren't that good. I'm thinking about going on the pump because the insulin I'm taking isn't lasting all day. I'm on Lantus and I have to take it twice a day even though its supposed to work for 24 hours. I also take Novalog when I eat. Is anyone here on the pump? Do you think its better having it on you all day rather than taking multiple injections? Does it bother you when you sleep? I recently developed floaters in my eyes, and I know I need to do get a hold of my diabetes now before I go blind or something. I know I should do this but the idea of having a device hooked up to me all day creeps me out.
I thought Type I was something you were borne with and Type two was adult onset. I'm work for a pharmaceutical company, it has been my experience that Endocrinologists are the best Dr. to see if you are diabetic. If you can go to a female Endo ( women become Dr's for the right reasons and studies show that the listen to the patients more and spend more time with there patients) and ask her about the pump. If you are insulin resistant, there are meds and other insulin delivery systems on the market.

[TaZMaNiaK]

I thought Type I was something you were borne with and Type two was adult onset.

Type I is insulin deficiency (injections needed), and Type II is insulin resistance (insulin is produced, but the body doesn't respond to it). Type I is usually diagnosed in childhood to the teens, but it can show in adults too. Type II is much more prevalent in adults. Both are genetic. (My mom's Type II, so I probably will be too at some point..)

[tattered]

I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 4 years now, and my blood sugars really aren't that good. I'm thinking about going on the pump because the insulin I'm taking isn't lasting all day. I'm on Lantus and I have to take it twice a day even though its supposed to work for 24 hours. I also take Novalog when I eat. Is anyone here on the pump? Do you think its better having it on you all day rather than taking multiple injections? Does it bother you when you sleep? I recently developed floaters in my eyes, and I know I need to do get a hold of my diabetes now before I go blind or something. I know I should do this but the idea of having a device hooked up to me all day creeps me out.

i do construction and one of the guys that works for us has this...ever since he has got it he has had almost zero trouble with his sugar..before the pump he could be fine when he showed up and it could be 35 about an hour later then 130 after that...but he has been stable ever since he got it..get the pump its a good i idea

[ShaunC1000]

I will of course talk to my Dr. about this (since I can't get one without him :) ). I was just wondering what its like having to wear a pump all day. My Dr. isn't a diabetic so I know he wouldn't be able to tell me from expierence, I was just wondering if anyone here had one and what their expierences were.

Type 1 is an autoimmune disease which is when the immune system attacks the wrong cells; in diabetes it attacks islets in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is why type 1 diabetics must inject insulin. It can develop at any age, but I think you are born with the defect that causes it, in some people it never develops into diabetes.

[frankjg]

My Father has been using a pump for about a year now. He really does'nt notice it anymore (unless he is changing the port or refilling the insulin). It has helped to even out his sugars. Good Luck Bro (and not in the Opie sense of the word)

[PatFromMoonachie]

Type I is insulin deficiency (injections needed), and Type II is insulin resistance (insulin is produced, but the body doesn't respond to it). Type I is usually diagnosed in childhood to the teens, but it can show in adults too. Type II is much more prevalent in adults. Both are genetic. (My mom's Type II, so I probably will be too at some point..)

You are correct sir, also Type 2 can become Type 1 because the insulin resistance causes the Pancreas to produce more and more insulin (Hyperinsulinism), until it can't make anymore!

Watch out for the foods that make your sugar spike...or ELSE!...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/vollisgood/patjelousbella.jpg

..Be glad I didn't post the hospital pic! :icon_eek:

[ShaunC1000]

You are correct sir, also Type 2 can become Type 1 because the insulin resistance causes the Pancreas to produce more and more insulin (Hyperinsulinism), until it can't make anymore!

Watch out for the foods that make your sugar spike...or ELSE!...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/vollisgood/patjelousbella.jpg

..Be glad I didn't post the hospital pic! :icon_eek:

AHHHH!!!!!!!! (How did I know Pat was going to post a pic of his missing toe :) )

[PatFromMoonachie]

AHHHH!!!!!!!! (How did I know Pat was going to post a pic of his missing toe :) )

Those are actually my "Non-Missing" toes. :icon_wink

[UnOriginal]

my friend loves using the insulin pump, he did it with a Yale study for a few years when they were pioneering the technology, got free insulin and everything.