Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

[Guest guest]

,

I also live in country , Wodonga to e precise. If you don't mind me

asking, where in central Vic. do you live?

Regards,

Cheryl.

26 years old and just lost vision/intro

>

>

>> HI. I recently found this group and I'm hoping I am not too redundant

>> in asking some questions as I've only recently lost so much of my

>> vision and am struggling with becoming blind. I am trying to adjust to

>> life this way and there are still things I am not sure of how to

>> handle. I am hooked up with the state department of rehabilitation and

>> they are working with me, but my rehab counselor isn't diabetic and

>> therefor doesn't have *all* of the answers.

>>

>> Are there any diabetic pumpers here? Also, I'm wondering if there are

>> also any other 20-something blind diabetics out there. Thanks for

>> having me.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

,

I also live in country , Wodonga to e precise. If you don't mind me

asking, where in central Vic. do you live?

Regards,

Cheryl.

26 years old and just lost vision/intro

>

>

>> HI. I recently found this group and I'm hoping I am not too redundant

>> in asking some questions as I've only recently lost so much of my

>> vision and am struggling with becoming blind. I am trying to adjust to

>> life this way and there are still things I am not sure of how to

>> handle. I am hooked up with the state department of rehabilitation and

>> they are working with me, but my rehab counselor isn't diabetic and

>> therefor doesn't have *all* of the answers.

>>

>> Are there any diabetic pumpers here? Also, I'm wondering if there are

>> also any other 20-something blind diabetics out there. Thanks for

>> having me.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Jen,

As far as I know, Novo has it's own 300m cartridges that will fit the 300m

NovoPens.

I know that because, in the past, I've requested humalog by mistake, and

received the incorrect cartridges.

Take care,

Steve Heesen and Guide Dog Princess Rattan

West Allis, WI U.S.A.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jen,

As far as I know, Novo has it's own 300m cartridges that will fit the 300m

NovoPens.

I know that because, in the past, I've requested humalog by mistake, and

received the incorrect cartridges.

Take care,

Steve Heesen and Guide Dog Princess Rattan

West Allis, WI U.S.A.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jen,

As far as I know, Novo has it's own 300m cartridges that will fit the 300m

NovoPens.

I know that because, in the past, I've requested humalog by mistake, and

received the incorrect cartridges.

Take care,

Steve Heesen and Guide Dog Princess Rattan

West Allis, WI U.S.A.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

MMM ... that's good to know.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi ,

>

> Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

> infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

> you use?

>

> I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

> future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

> cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

> ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the

pens

> don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

> to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating

more

> or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

> granola bar).

>

> Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I

ask

> because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like

that

> if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

> take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

> significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

> have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

>

> Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a

bit

> before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject

up

> with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

> Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

> in the future.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

MMM ... that's good to know.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi ,

>

> Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

> infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

> you use?

>

> I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

> future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

> cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

> ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the

pens

> don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

> to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating

more

> or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

> granola bar).

>

> Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I

ask

> because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like

that

> if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

> take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

> significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

> have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

>

> Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a

bit

> before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject

up

> with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

> Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

> in the future.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

MMM ... that's good to know.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi ,

>

> Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

> infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

> you use?

>

> I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

> future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

> cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

> ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the

pens

> don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

> to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating

more

> or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

> granola bar).

>

> Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I

ask

> because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like

that

> if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

> take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

> significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

> have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

>

> Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a

bit

> before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject

up

> with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

> Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

> in the future.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The 300-unit cartridge NovoPen is the one I use only I'm using Novolin

70/30.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The 300-unit cartridge NovoPen is the one I use only I'm using Novolin

70/30.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The 300-unit cartridge NovoPen is the one I use only I'm using Novolin

70/30.

Mike

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for that information! I'd love to be able to do half units. I

wonder

> if the NovoLog pens can be used with Humalog cartridges, or if I'd have to

> switch to NovoLog. Something to ask the pharmacy and my doctor about next

> time I go.

>

> Right now with Lantus I'm getting my syringes pre-measured, awaiting the

day

> when the pens become available in Canada. When I was using NPH that pen

also

> did single units.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My Humalog pen uses 300 mL cartridges as well. I wonder if they are

interchangable between pens. I believe I had a NovoPen when I was younger

(it was metal and actually felt a lot more high quality than my HumaPen) and

used Humalog in it, since that's the only fast-acting insulin I've used

other than Toronto years and years ago. I will talk to my doctor next time I

see him. Thanks for the information!

Jen

[Guest guest]

My Humalog pen uses 300 mL cartridges as well. I wonder if they are

interchangable between pens. I believe I had a NovoPen when I was younger

(it was metal and actually felt a lot more high quality than my HumaPen) and

used Humalog in it, since that's the only fast-acting insulin I've used

other than Toronto years and years ago. I will talk to my doctor next time I

see him. Thanks for the information!

Jen

[Guest guest]

Jen,

I use the Disetronics H-tron pump. But they are putting a new model out

soon now being made by Roesch. Yes, it lets you do half units at a time.

The Mini-med also lets you do half or less parts of a unit as needed. You

can disconnect from the infusion site, leaving in the part that goes into

your skin and letting go swimming or showering without wearing the pump. It

is very easy to change the infusion site and it does not require any sighted

person to do that-or to change the insulin cartridge. You should have your

doctor have a pump representative come to your home or to his office to show

one to you.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

Hi ,

Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

you use?

I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the pens

don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating more

or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

granola bar).

Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I ask

because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like that

if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a bit

before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject up

with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

in the future.

Jen

[Guest guest]

Jen,

I use the Disetronics H-tron pump. But they are putting a new model out

soon now being made by Roesch. Yes, it lets you do half units at a time.

The Mini-med also lets you do half or less parts of a unit as needed. You

can disconnect from the infusion site, leaving in the part that goes into

your skin and letting go swimming or showering without wearing the pump. It

is very easy to change the infusion site and it does not require any sighted

person to do that-or to change the insulin cartridge. You should have your

doctor have a pump representative come to your home or to his office to show

one to you.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

Hi ,

Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

you use?

I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the pens

don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating more

or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

granola bar).

Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I ask

because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like that

if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a bit

before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject up

with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

in the future.

Jen

[Guest guest]

Jen,

I use the Disetronics H-tron pump. But they are putting a new model out

soon now being made by Roesch. Yes, it lets you do half units at a time.

The Mini-med also lets you do half or less parts of a unit as needed. You

can disconnect from the infusion site, leaving in the part that goes into

your skin and letting go swimming or showering without wearing the pump. It

is very easy to change the infusion site and it does not require any sighted

person to do that-or to change the insulin cartridge. You should have your

doctor have a pump representative come to your home or to his office to show

one to you.

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

Hi ,

Do you find the pump pretty accessible then? What about changing the

infusion set, is that accessible (I've heard mixed reports). Which pump do

you use?

I think the pump is definitely something I'll be interested in in the

future. Right now I'm starting to get frustrated with Humalog because I

cannot dose half units. This means if I'm eating 18 carbs, using my carb

ratio I should take about a unit and a half of Humalog, but because the pens

don't allow (as far as I know there are none available) half units, I have

to choose between taking 1 unit or taking 2 and compensating by eating more

or less (which is annoying when the thing I'm eating is something like a

granola bar).

Can the pump get wet in places like a shower or even a swimming pool? I ask

because I enjoy swimming and am not sure how I'd handle something like that

if it couldn't get wet. If a problem does occur, how long does it usually

take to figure it out, in time to prevent your blood sugar from rising

significantly? Are there different beeps for different warnings, or do you

have to get a sighted person or trial and error to figure it out?

Sorry for all the questions! The pump is something I was looking into a bit

before I switched to Lantus (though I never actually brought the subject up

with my endocrinologist). Right now I'm fairly happy with Lantus and

Humalog, but I can definitely see where a pump would be much more flexible

in the future.

Jen

[Guest guest]

Hi Robyn,

My name is Cheryl and I just wanted to join with the others who have already

welcomed you to the list.

I have been totally blind since the age of 17 months, so I can't really

imagine what you're going through right now. Added to that, I am not

diabetic, but have a 13-year-old son who is. I guess I just wanted to

encourage you to hang in there and take one day at a time. You've already

taken the positive step of seeking out people who will be of assistance and

support to you which is a fabulous beginning. I'm sure that some days will

be better than others and it's important to go easy on yourself; don't

expect to handle everything at once. Also, don't be afraid to have a bad

day and let others know about your frustrations, sadness, anger etc. if

that's what you sometimes feel. It helps to vent.

I look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

Best wishes,

Cheryl.

26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> HI. I recently found this group and I'm hoping I am not too redundant

> in asking some questions as I've only recently lost so much of my

> vision and am struggling with becoming blind. I am trying to adjust to

> life this way and there are still things I am not sure of how to

> handle. I am hooked up with the state department of rehabilitation and

> they are working with me, but my rehab counselor isn't diabetic and

> therefor doesn't have *all* of the answers.

>

> Are there any diabetic pumpers here? Also, I'm wondering if there are

> also any other 20-something blind diabetics out there. Thanks for

> having me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Robyn,

My name is Cheryl and I just wanted to join with the others who have already

welcomed you to the list.

I have been totally blind since the age of 17 months, so I can't really

imagine what you're going through right now. Added to that, I am not

diabetic, but have a 13-year-old son who is. I guess I just wanted to

encourage you to hang in there and take one day at a time. You've already

taken the positive step of seeking out people who will be of assistance and

support to you which is a fabulous beginning. I'm sure that some days will

be better than others and it's important to go easy on yourself; don't

expect to handle everything at once. Also, don't be afraid to have a bad

day and let others know about your frustrations, sadness, anger etc. if

that's what you sometimes feel. It helps to vent.

I look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

Best wishes,

Cheryl.

26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> HI. I recently found this group and I'm hoping I am not too redundant

> in asking some questions as I've only recently lost so much of my

> vision and am struggling with becoming blind. I am trying to adjust to

> life this way and there are still things I am not sure of how to

> handle. I am hooked up with the state department of rehabilitation and

> they are working with me, but my rehab counselor isn't diabetic and

> therefor doesn't have *all* of the answers.

>

> Are there any diabetic pumpers here? Also, I'm wondering if there are

> also any other 20-something blind diabetics out there. Thanks for

> having me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Robyn,

My name is Cheryl and I just wanted to join with the others who have already

welcomed you to the list.

I have been totally blind since the age of 17 months, so I can't really

imagine what you're going through right now. Added to that, I am not

diabetic, but have a 13-year-old son who is. I guess I just wanted to

encourage you to hang in there and take one day at a time. You've already

taken the positive step of seeking out people who will be of assistance and

support to you which is a fabulous beginning. I'm sure that some days will

be better than others and it's important to go easy on yourself; don't

expect to handle everything at once. Also, don't be afraid to have a bad

day and let others know about your frustrations, sadness, anger etc. if

that's what you sometimes feel. It helps to vent.

I look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

Best wishes,

Cheryl.

26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> HI. I recently found this group and I'm hoping I am not too redundant

> in asking some questions as I've only recently lost so much of my

> vision and am struggling with becoming blind. I am trying to adjust to

> life this way and there are still things I am not sure of how to

> handle. I am hooked up with the state department of rehabilitation and

> they are working with me, but my rehab counselor isn't diabetic and

> therefor doesn't have *all* of the answers.

>

> Are there any diabetic pumpers here? Also, I'm wondering if there are

> also any other 20-something blind diabetics out there. Thanks for

> having me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Cheryl,

I live in Maldon, North West of Castlemaine.

You can contact me off list if you like, my e-mail is

nelliek@...

From Down Under

Re: 26 years old and just lost vision/intro

> ,

>

> I also live in country , Wodonga to e precise. If you don't mind

me

> asking, where in central Vic. do you live?

> Regards,

>

> Cheryl.

> ----- O