tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302840.post110634634028135356..comments2023-08-17T14:51:25.146-07:00Comments on Pumplandia: Violet's Diabetes Blog: DependencyViolethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10192589162857921119noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302840.post-1107221934821218542005-01-31T18:38:00.000-07:002005-01-31T18:38:00.000-07:00Hi Scott. Thanks so much for the encouragement. Yo...Hi Scott. Thanks so much for the encouragement. You must be the Scott from Metro Pumpers, yes? :-) I really do appreciate the reassurance. I'm in pump limbo right now, waiting for my start date, but I'll certainly be posting more as it gets closer. It helps a little with all of the crazy emotions...Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192589162857921119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302840.post-1107064190175070512005-01-29T22:49:00.000-07:002005-01-29T22:49:00.000-07:00Hi Violet,
I've been struggling with diabetes fo...Hi Violet, <br /><br />I've been struggling with diabetes for almost 25 years, and pumping for about 8 or 10 (I lose track).<br /><br />I had a lot of those same concerns before I started. Worrying about mechanical malfunctions, depending on a machine (and trusting it completely with my insulin delivery), etc.<br /><br />After pumping for so long, I can honestly say that it is quite liberating. I feel like I do not NEED all that extra stuff with me all the time. Granted, it is always preferable to have testing supplies and backup supplies with you (or available). The perspective I'm coming from is more along the lines of not needing to have my (often multiple) vials of insulin and syringes with me (which I always found inconvenient to carry, not to mention finding a private place to dose up and administer). <br /><br />I know that with my pump, it's doing it's job and I don't have to worry about it. I am also confident that if I'm away from my supplies for an extended period of time, that things will be Ok (assuming I've got enough insulin in the pump of course).<br /><br />As far as mechanical failures or problems with the infusion sets - while possible, they are very rare. It will probably be more on your mind as you start up, of course, but as time goes by, your confidence will build. <br /><br />In my years of pumping I've had three different types of pumps ( 1. Disetronic H-TRON+ 2. Minimed/Medtronic 508c and 3. Deltec Cozmo ). I had a small problem with my first pump, the Disetronic, and that was just a crack in the casing. No problems whatsoever with the Minimed pump, and likewise with the Deltec. All of those, with the exception of the Deltec, I wore for about 4 years each.<br /><br />All of the companies are very responsive to any problems with their pumps, and can have a new one delivered to you very quickly if there are any mechanical problems. <br /><br />I'm anxious to keep reading your blog as you start. I'm confident that you will do well, and learn a lot about yourself and your diabetes as you go through it. Things can get frustrating at first, but working with your care team to get things adjusted and fine tuned will calm things down quickly. While it may be a wild ride at first, your blood sugars will fall in line and be very stable.<br /><br />Good luck with everything, and I'll be checking in to see how things are going!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.com