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 Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:31 pm
so . .do u have an insulin pump or do u get the insulin shots? i have an insulin pump and it is covered by my insurance! i think it is alot easier to use then the shots! so what is ur opinion? shots or pump? discuss!
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:37 pm
Right now i'm on the Pen with the Basil.... (SP? XDDD) Bolus treatment.
The hospital I went to for my Diabetes Education (Children's Hospital in DC) wanted me to learn the pen before I moved to a pump.
I really don't mind the shots because my needles are like this long:
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So it's awesome.
Im sort of afraid to put the thing in my stomach for three days.
Gotta go, dinner time! XD Time to Bolus!
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:40 pm
Pump all the way 8D
It's soo much easier than shots, you can snack anytime, anywhere without having to get up and go somewhere privite so you can give yourself a shot.
About the needle, it's not in there. It's just the tube, but you probably knew that XD. Or did you? Heh. It's a bit annoying when you put it in, but totally worth it.
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:43 pm
Strawberry-Plum Pump all the way 8D It's soo much easier than shots, you can snack anytime, anywhere without having to get up and go somewhere privite so you can give yourself a shot. About the needle, it's not in there. It's just the tube, but you probably knew that XD. Or did you? Heh. It's a bit annoying when you put it in, but totally worth it. completely agreed, i have the pump too! the only bad thing is when the pump site gets ripped out and you have to get a new one and put it in! this happens to me alot! sad sometimes my friends accidently pull in out if my cord is hanging, and then they freak out and think they almost killed me. . .it is kinda funny to watch them freak though! lol blaugh
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:01 pm
Strawberry-Plum Pump all the way 8D It's soo much easier than shots, you can snack anytime, anywhere without having to get up and go somewhere privite so you can give yourself a shot. About the needle, it's not in there. It's just the tube, but you probably knew that XD. Or did you? Heh. It's a bit annoying when you put it in, but totally worth it. Oh, i know its a tube! Theres this thing for the pen which is similiar... my doctor gave me samples... >w< but I've been too afraid to test it out ^o^ I have crappy insurance... like. ugh. so I doubt mine will be covered... I might have to go back to the N and R routine because my mom is even having a harder time affording the Pen supplies ;__;'
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:57 pm
I don't really like the idea of a pump sticking in me all the time... I use pens.
The Aspart and Glargine. I love my glargine it's easier than giving two shots of NPH a day.
Another reason I don't like pumps to much is because when I give needles in my stomache [when I used to] I could feel the insulin going in and spreading around... it wasn't a fun feeling.
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:17 am
512 Insulin pump; It's truly a life saver sweatdrop
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:04 pm
kiwigrl7 Strawberry-Plum Pump all the way 8D It's soo much easier than shots, you can snack anytime, anywhere without having to get up and go somewhere privite so you can give yourself a shot. About the needle, it's not in there. It's just the tube, but you probably knew that XD. Or did you? Heh. It's a bit annoying when you put it in, but totally worth it. completely agreed, i have the pump too! the only bad thing is when the pump site gets ripped out and you have to get a new one and put it in! this happens to me alot! sad sometimes my friends accidently pull in out if my cord is hanging, and then they freak out and think they almost killed me. . .it is kinda funny to watch them freak though! lol blaugh Yeah! I hate that too. I hate it when it gets caught on something, and then it just rips out. Then I'm going "Aww come on, I don't wanna change it now! gonk "
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:49 am
Heh heh, sorry I have always and still use the insulin shots. I've gotten used to them. To be honest, I don't want a pump. I mean I know it will make life a little bit easier, but I don't want one. I guess I'm just being stubborn sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 11:35 pm
Yeah, same. I think it would just make it harder, because I'd have to adjust to it and I really couldn't bother! I'm quite happy with the shots right now, but the pump might save me from doing 4 shots a day...
Nah! I still rather shots! whee
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:53 pm
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:54 pm
I LOVE MY PUMP!!!!!!! it is my life line!!!! go cyborg; trust me its so much easier and gives you great control !!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:17 pm
My name is Caitlyn and I am a pumper all the way. I just got my pump on October 10th of this year (200 cool but I already love it! Shots were just too much for me. I took like 10 of them a day, no joke. I am on an Animas 2020 but I am switching to the Animas Ping in November. I love it!
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:43 pm
i'm on shots. i've considered getting a pump, but i'm just not sure.. i really like not having anything attached to me, ya know?
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:43 pm
My friend's mom has an omnipod and really likes it :3
i've been thinking about getting the thing for shot users where you leave in the port for three days which is like apump, but still....not? XD;
I just want a pump, that would be the most amazing christmas gift from my parents ^_^;
Im sick of taking so many shots every day .-. sighhhh
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