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| Wed, 10-27-2004 - 8:57pm |
Hi.....My name is Jenn. I have been a diabetic for 4 years now. it started as gestational diabetes, i was on insulin, and has just hung around. I could not control it with diet or meds so I am now on insulin. This is not working well either, so the docs and I are considering the pump. I do not know much about the pump and was wondering if anyone has one that could give me there opinion. I have been in the hospital ER two time lately with sugars of 480 and 510, I could not even tell the 911 operator my name or my address, all I could say was I need help, I am a diabetic. Thanks for your help. I just do not know where to turn. Thanks
Jenn
Jenn

I think Julie's suggestion about the recording is good. Do you wear an ID bracelet?
I sure would, if I were you. Since you're on insulin, I think you should get one that says you're on insulin so the paramedics don't give you something you sure don't need.
My endocrinologist has a MA who's been on the pump for at least 10 years. We have one member here that's on the pump.
You'll get lots of good info here. I'm so glad you came. Visit often!!!
If you want some links, let me know.
Kathi
Hi Jenn,
My name is Mary Frances and I am the other community leader for this board. The reason I said this is that Denise will be answering you also and she is the one with the insulin pump.
I can tell you that you are a candidate for a pump. But I can't tell you if the pump will really help you that much. Your physician will have to do that. I am curious about your insulin regieme and also curious whether you are a late developing type 1 diabetic.
We are here to answer your questions and to offer support and encouragement. So please join our conversation.
A welcoming hug,