I picked up the oximeter yesterday and did the first study last night. It has improved a bunch. The last two I did, the Oximeter was connected to a big box with a long cord. That was an absolute pain, between the CPAP machine and the insulin pump. I think it took about 5 minutes to get them all untangled when I woke up.
I did pretty well length time I think, as I went to bed about 9:30 last night and got up at 6:30.
I do another study on Sunday night.
There is more goofy things about this story …
First, it was a DIFFERENT infusion set than the one that is recalled. I’ve actually used this infusion set (though with the Luer Lock connection, but that’s the only difference), and there was nothing wrong with those.
I think someone is being greedy.
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
I at least slept the whole time I was in bed. I have trouble on Thursday nights as I have a dog class that is an hour from home, and it ends at 9:30. Then I have to drive in very exciting traffic.
But I did sleep the whole time once I got to bed and didn’t wait until 5:30, then went back to bed for another 30 minutes or so. I don’t feel so weirded out today.
Though I’m still having trouble with the gums.
The thing I can’t figure out, is how does someone on a high lose consciousness without driving. The man should KNOW to check his blood sugar if he feels bad, and there are plenty of warnings signs before you go high.
I’d be more inclined to believe going low.
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Driver’s Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Last night was better, and I feel better today. I was at least able to stay in bed all night.
Fortunately this coworker is a friend …
I was whining about the sleeping thing after school, and she asked if I exercised … Well, just last night when I was listing the good things, I couldn’t remember the last time I didn’t do my iShape cardio workout — I even arranged them during the week of the trip from H*ll. (or was to and back).
ARGH! And in fact, as tired as I was this evening, I did 45 minutes (split in 4 sections and done in 1 1/2 hours — hey, it’s STILL 45 minutes).
When you look at someone don’t make assumptions. Just because they are heavier it doesn’t mean they don’t exercise.
APP.COM – Problems with sleep apnea resound in waking hours
Problems with sleep apnea resound in waking hours
This will be great for parents of diabetes. Sad thing, is that it’s been on the wait list for quite a while. This isn’t the first mention.
It isn’t going well. Monday night I did Ambien and slept all night but as usual woke up groggy. Got through the day okay — the good side effect of the antibotic, is that nothing really tastes right, even water. I’ve got this lovely metallic taste in my mouth.
The good news, is that the gum infection seems better. (Don’t worry, I’ll take all the nasty things).
HOWEVER, the Ambien apparently rebounded on me last night, as I couldn’t shut down. I made it to work, but I’m still not sure it was worth it. I couldn’t solve any of the AP problems correctly the first time.
I’m going to try sleep aid free again tomight.
Since I feel like I am whining a lot lately, and I always get negative when I’m having trouble sleeping. (And darn, I’ve done everything right tonight).
Here’s what I’ve accomplished lately.
I’ve managed all of the cardio work outs scheduled by iShape for months. Seriously. I don’t know when I’ve skipped a cardio that I didn’t make up.
I’ve only missed about 2 strength workouts and those two were because of the weekend from hell.
My blood sugar has been under control. It’s running a bit higher than I like, but with the new pump, I’ve done that on purpose. The good news is that I am not having massive swings anymore.