Blog – Page 175 – Living with Diabetes

FYI: Pump Wars are very similar in nature to Mac vs. PC wars. Remember that we are connected to our pumps 24/7, and that we become passonate about our pumps and their manufactures.

Medtronic MiniMed Press Releases – Corporate Information

I looked at the Minimed pumps and rejected them based on reservior size right away. I use 70-100 units of insulin a day, and their smaller size wasn’t an option.

Duh!

Insulin Pump Is As Effective As Multiple Insulin Injections

FYI: No maybe about it. Pump is MUCH perferable than injections.

September 16, 2003

I STILL love my pump!

I’ve been on my pump for 3 weeks now. I’ve spent the entire week with very close to normal blood sugars. The most I’ve been 193 and this has been a stressful week.

Parent night on Wednesday, teacher workshop on Thursday. Went through a slew of insulin to get through the three days, but did it! — was WHIPED out today.

September 12, 2003

Interesting article, started a huge debate on the IP list.

U.S. diabetes rate surprises officials

Very interesting.

September 9, 2003

A/C is still out

We’ve been without A/C now since Friday evening. We had it briefly on Sunday night. Can’t sleep in the bed, too hot, tried sleeping on the floor, too much reflux.

This is NOT good.

August 20, 2003