Re: Sue - pumps

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Sue,

Thanks for your encouragement. I can't think of anyone that would be better

suited for a

pump than you are. We have discussed this before, and I do think it's

ridiculous that this

isn't an option for you right now. Of course you're right about the funding,

that's what the

true problem is, that, and getting someone there in GB to educate you and get

you started.

Your doctor and his staff would have to be educated as well, perhaps that's part

of the

problem, too.

Here that's not a problem. There are a few patients under my Endo's care that

are already

pumper's and his CDNE knows all about it. Since he initially told me when he

started with

me that he thought I was a perfect candidate for a pump because of my

brittleness, etc.,

I'm confused now by his change of mind. I've already decided that if he isn't

willing to

recommend it at this visit, that I will contact the Endo that worked with me

while I was

hospitalized in Savannah last October. That doctor thought I should be on a

pump and

was surprised that I wasn't. I liked the time he took with me while I was

hospitalized,

visiting me several times while I was there, to make sure that my diabetic needs

were

taken care of. Since the nurses had been instructed to leave me alone to do my

own thing

and all they had to do was bring my insulin to me as I requested it, things

worked out

quite well, and I didn't have any troubles to report to this doctor.

It will be interesting to see what the outcome is. I've pretty much been left

on my own

with this doctor, too. I've had to make all my own insulin adjustments these

last six

months as I've gained weight and my requirements have changed.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology.htm#Heidi

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All information or advice is personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.