Oh my, strep throat is going through my house with a rampage!! Not fun....not fun at all!
On a good note, I did buy a fancy Minimed pump skin, and it arrived today. I was not going to buy one - it seemed the price was expensive....but in my sickened state I broke down on the internet in the weeeeee hours of the morning, and bought some.
It is cool - a little pick me up, for sure. I love the color, and I am glad I bought it - I seem to buy on to all the gimics !!
A good friend of mine has just switched to our team. He was type-2 diabetes, but only for a few months - and now is has started insulin.....so WELCOME to the club buddy. He is not very old, just a young guy - I tell people at work they need to stay clear of me...that they could catch diabetes. He is already talking about the pump......
Happy thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S.!! Enjoy the turkey!!
Cheers,
Drea
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Reflections......
Well Well Well....first the computer is in the shop getting fixed, then I reset the "keychain" on my MAC and I could not remember my password for my world!! I am back, thankfully!!!
All is going very well. This new second transmitter is ticking away just fine - getting me through this transition from FALL to WINTER! It has been about 3 months I have been using this CGMS system. I was nervous at first. Nervous that I would spend all my day focusing on the pump - always looking at what my reading is, how mch glucose level is doing. I was nervous that my sugar level would rule my life in a negative way.
This was never the case. From the moment I put this system on, it has only been a benefit and a natural progression in my pumping life! I would not like to have to go back to manual testing. I like the assurance that I can look at my pump and know where my sugar lies - as easy as clicking one button and I can see. In the middle of the night, when out for a bike ride, in the middle of a busy day at work, when driving...anytime, easy as that.
It was a little hard at first to trust the sensor system. There was a lot of information on the web discussing the possibility of a 15% variance or more. I have found my system to always be withing 1.0mmol/L of the value from a finger test. 3 months of this, and now I trust the system. Don't get me wrong, I am still going to double check with a finger poke test before a correction bolus!!
The peace of mind this system has brought me is worth it all. What a progression in my life, in my diabetes life. 5.5 years ago the amazing transition to an insulin pump....that was an amazing moment - and now the addition of this glucose sensor technology. 3 months into it - and WORTH IT. My quality of life has increased.....and more importantly I have my password back HA!! Cheers All!
All is going very well. This new second transmitter is ticking away just fine - getting me through this transition from FALL to WINTER! It has been about 3 months I have been using this CGMS system. I was nervous at first. Nervous that I would spend all my day focusing on the pump - always looking at what my reading is, how mch glucose level is doing. I was nervous that my sugar level would rule my life in a negative way.
This was never the case. From the moment I put this system on, it has only been a benefit and a natural progression in my pumping life! I would not like to have to go back to manual testing. I like the assurance that I can look at my pump and know where my sugar lies - as easy as clicking one button and I can see. In the middle of the night, when out for a bike ride, in the middle of a busy day at work, when driving...anytime, easy as that.
It was a little hard at first to trust the sensor system. There was a lot of information on the web discussing the possibility of a 15% variance or more. I have found my system to always be withing 1.0mmol/L of the value from a finger test. 3 months of this, and now I trust the system. Don't get me wrong, I am still going to double check with a finger poke test before a correction bolus!!
The peace of mind this system has brought me is worth it all. What a progression in my life, in my diabetes life. 5.5 years ago the amazing transition to an insulin pump....that was an amazing moment - and now the addition of this glucose sensor technology. 3 months into it - and WORTH IT. My quality of life has increased.....and more importantly I have my password back HA!! Cheers All!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Today....
I have been reading the daily posts on the Insulin Pump Forum - I must say I am impressed. Every day there are more and more people joining - and I want to help get the word out.
This is a great place to talk about issues with insulin pumps...good and bad. I know in my life, I rarely see other people with pumps...maybe a couple of times a year - so it is amazing to have people so close to talk about specific pump issues!! Everything from tubing length to Sensor tape...anything and everything. Excellent.....makes me feel like there are others out there in the same situations as I am in!!
For the longest time I felt I was isolated when I had my transmitter failure - I spoke with Minimed and they helped right away, but they did not discuss the fact that this same problem was happening to people all over and I was actually the same as many of the other people with my issues!! One person posted...and soon there were 5 or so others in the same situation....and I enjoy bouncing ideas off other people. Many can agree, it is not the same to discuss issues regarding pumps with friends/drs - it is not the same as discussing with someone who KNOWS exactly what I am talking about!!
There is a local pumpers group here in my area - but there are few meetings, and when there are meetings it seems there are a few pumpers - and the rest is people interested in learning more about pumping, or about to start on an insulin pump. The support group is valuable - but it seems not to be the place to bounce around ideas within the pumping ring...so again, this forum is amazing. THANKS to tiffany who set it up, and all the work she does!!!
This is a great place to talk about issues with insulin pumps...good and bad. I know in my life, I rarely see other people with pumps...maybe a couple of times a year - so it is amazing to have people so close to talk about specific pump issues!! Everything from tubing length to Sensor tape...anything and everything. Excellent.....makes me feel like there are others out there in the same situations as I am in!!
For the longest time I felt I was isolated when I had my transmitter failure - I spoke with Minimed and they helped right away, but they did not discuss the fact that this same problem was happening to people all over and I was actually the same as many of the other people with my issues!! One person posted...and soon there were 5 or so others in the same situation....and I enjoy bouncing ideas off other people. Many can agree, it is not the same to discuss issues regarding pumps with friends/drs - it is not the same as discussing with someone who KNOWS exactly what I am talking about!!
There is a local pumpers group here in my area - but there are few meetings, and when there are meetings it seems there are a few pumpers - and the rest is people interested in learning more about pumping, or about to start on an insulin pump. The support group is valuable - but it seems not to be the place to bounce around ideas within the pumping ring...so again, this forum is amazing. THANKS to tiffany who set it up, and all the work she does!!!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Great Vacation!!
Wow, had a great vacation away!!! Spent several days in Boston - it had been a long time since i spent any time there!! Figured out the subway, and had a great time!! Caught Eric Clapton in concert, saw the blue man group....and many other great times in Boston!!
This was my first vacation with the CGMS system, and what a dream it was. I did not have to change my sensors at all - used the same one the entire time. My sugar levels were within range the entire time, which never happens on vacation! What a great feeling that was!!
I am home now - laundry is done, everything is put away....and now time to relax. Relax after the vacation! HA!
This was my first vacation with the CGMS system, and what a dream it was. I did not have to change my sensors at all - used the same one the entire time. My sugar levels were within range the entire time, which never happens on vacation! What a great feeling that was!!
I am home now - laundry is done, everything is put away....and now time to relax. Relax after the vacation! HA!
Friday, October 06, 2006
SORRY!!
I have been neglecting my blog, I have been away!! Vacations are great....good for recharging the body ;)
All is going well - my new transmitter is amazing, I am on day #10 of the sensor I am using now and all is going well (knock on wood) - I find my new transmitter very accurate....it is very nice to not have to test all the time - just take a look at the pump face and go on with my day. I am to the point where I am able to test twice a day just for my calibrations, and that is it. I am trusting the system ... and the pump has not led my astray. Nice!!!
All is going well - my new transmitter is amazing, I am on day #10 of the sensor I am using now and all is going well (knock on wood) - I find my new transmitter very accurate....it is very nice to not have to test all the time - just take a look at the pump face and go on with my day. I am to the point where I am able to test twice a day just for my calibrations, and that is it. I am trusting the system ... and the pump has not led my astray. Nice!!!
Monday, October 02, 2006
Hurricane....
It is a beautiful fall morning...sun is shining, just awaiting the passing of hurricane Issac!!
I developed a nasty cold yeseterday....the first day of my vacation :( I love the pump when I am sick. Don't get me wrong, I hate being sick ... but the pump makes it easier!! I have found my sugars fine to control during this cold which is strange- but for the first two dys I put my basal rate up 20%.
I should go take in the lawn chairs!!
I developed a nasty cold yeseterday....the first day of my vacation :( I love the pump when I am sick. Don't get me wrong, I hate being sick ... but the pump makes it easier!! I have found my sugars fine to control during this cold which is strange- but for the first two dys I put my basal rate up 20%.
I should go take in the lawn chairs!!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
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