Insulin pumps to Sue

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Dear Sue,

Unfortunately, I don't have my pump yet. My endocrinologist

recommended that I get one, and I have my appointment to

discuss this with him next week. I also take Lantus and

Humalog, but I inject the Lantus on a split schedule because it

wasn't working for the full 24 hours for me. And I inject Humalog

both before my meals, and then again 2 1/2 hours after lunch

and dinner, because I have dual wave digestion and have to

inject for protein, which doesn't start digesting until about 3

hours after I eat. So that generally means at least 7 injections a

day, sometimes more. That amount of daily injections is reason

enough to need the convenience of the pump. It is also

recommended because of my brittleness, to help deal with

those days that I have the wild swings in blood sugars.

You would be an ideal candidate for a pump, especially with your

work schedule! It's a shame that they aren't that common in

Great Britain, and that you don't have the people trained to teach

about them. The mini med seems to be the most popular one

used over here, and that's probably what I'll be getting. My

insurance will pay for it.

As soon as I meet with my doctor on Tuesday, I'll get back on the

MB and tell you everything I can about the pumps. If you want me

to send you some information, I can send you everything to your

personal email address, if that's okay with you. Maybe if we can

collect enough positive information about the benefits of the

pump, you can convince your doctor into prescribing one for you.

I think it's awful that he wouldn't want to help you to use

something that would make sure an improvement to your

lifestyle....bugger the cost!!!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.