Introduction and a Question

[Guest guest]

Are you in the states Sandy? Are you on Medicare? Do you have a Medicare

supplement if you are on Medicare? I'll wait for your answers before offering

any suggestions.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many of

you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of them. I

am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the count-a-dose. I have

only read the description and instructions. I am getting a lesson and to

actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated. Is anyone using it? Does

anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens just are so expensive. Any

thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm apprehensive about making this

change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy, my name is Arlene. Welcome to the list. I have used the

count-a-dose in the past. I much prefer the pens. I had some trouble drawing

the insulin from the vial when I got close to the bottom of the insulin in

it. That is why I like the pens better. I know they are expensive, but they

are worth it.

Arlene

Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure

many of you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile

of them. I am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the

count-a-dose. I have only read the description and instructions. I am

getting a lesson and to actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated.

Is anyone using it? Does anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name

pens just are so expensive. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

I'm apprehensive about making this change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Sandy, you will learn alot. Where do you live? Take care

for now. and Joe

Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many of

you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of them. I

am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the count-a-dose. I have

only read the description and instructions. I am getting a lesson and to

actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated. Is anyone using it? Does

anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens just are so expensive. Any

thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm apprehensive about making this

change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Welcome sandy. I used a count a dose for years before getting my insulin

pump. As long as you have the BD brand 50 unit syringes, it is not

difficult to use. I have never used a pen as they came out after I received

the pump. My count a dose is still here somewhere-in case the pump does not

work!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Arago

Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:06 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many

of you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of

them. I am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the

count-a-dose. I have only read the description and instructions. I am

getting a lesson and to actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated.

Is anyone using it? Does anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens

just are so expensive. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm

apprehensive about making this change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Welcome sandy. I used a count a dose for years before getting my insulin

pump. As long as you have the BD brand 50 unit syringes, it is not

difficult to use. I have never used a pen as they came out after I received

the pump. My count a dose is still here somewhere-in case the pump does not

work!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Arago

Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:06 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many

of you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of

them. I am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the

count-a-dose. I have only read the description and instructions. I am

getting a lesson and to actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated.

Is anyone using it? Does anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens

just are so expensive. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm

apprehensive about making this change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Welcome sandy. I used a count a dose for years before getting my insulin

pump. As long as you have the BD brand 50 unit syringes, it is not

difficult to use. I have never used a pen as they came out after I received

the pump. My count a dose is still here somewhere-in case the pump does not

work!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Arago

Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:06 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many

of you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of

them. I am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the

count-a-dose. I have only read the description and instructions. I am

getting a lesson and to actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated.

Is anyone using it? Does anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens

just are so expensive. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm

apprehensive about making this change.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many of

you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of them. I

am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the count-a-dose. I have

only read the description and instructions. I am getting a lesson and to

actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated. Is anyone using it? Does

anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens just are so expensive. Any

thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm apprehensive about making this

change.

Sandy