Diabetes Insulin Pump Questions & Answers #1

Jac and Kenz,
Glad to hear from you guys again. I don’t have any of those types of “infusion sets” (inserter set). I use the 90 degree ones becasue I have a few more pounds on me. Like you said the 45 degree sets are for skinner/younger diabetiecs out there with less body fat.

Getting used to how “large” the needle is can be scary. It’s rather large for a 45 degree set. So there can be a fear factor there in the begining to have to insert a larger needle into your body…

the manual injection part can sting and have some pain in my experience for 30 seconds to a few minutes. Just like a shot, sometimes you don’t even feel it, sometimes you do. Over all the benefit from having to change these sets every 3 days for me is a great advantage. It’s like having to do a shot twice a week! I wish you guys the best of luck. The 2020 is a great pump and sooo small. Waterproof to boot! – This is not medical advice, just a response from my own experiences

I feel ya man. I can’t remember the last time I was like ” I love my Diabetes” it more like a pet monster I have with me that says “No sugar for you!!!” then hits me with a Low. Well the hardest part is to stay positive, it’s only as big of a deal as you make it. Good luck my man, thanks for your comment and PUMP AWAY!!!!

Chloe,
The only way to do that without waking up is using a COntinous Glucose Monitor. It gives readings every few minutes.

Sorry I took them down. I didn’t feel the information I gave was the most accurate. I didn’t want to mislead anyone. I was getting in more trouble for those videos than good. Sorry

Well… how can I say this. I’ve done about 35 videos on youtube and have had to take down 7 of them. Some companies and people out there don’t want my “opinion” on “content” to be viewed or shared. It has hurt my professional career by doing these videos. Sad but true. So I have to be very careful on what I say, and about what products I discuss. So it has limited my content and took down my sails a bit on making videos. But I’m not stopping, just doing less.

Their insulin pump.

I am a strong supporter of insulin pumps and diabetes technology. However adding another tool to your diabetes tool box can be just another thing you need to learn how to use. Might be overwhelming for some.

SO I am sorry I can’t give you a specific answer, it’s really a personal choice that you and your Heathcare team should make together. Ask your doctor what they think. Another good thing might be to contact one of the insulin pump res for a pump demo.