my type 1 diabetic friend has an upcoming doctor's appointment where she will be asked if she wants a pump instead of giving herself shots.....she doesn't know if she should get it, though, because 1. she plays three sports 2. she doesn't want to have a pump attached to her all the time 3. lately, she hasn't had to give herself shots that frequently so it's not even a hassel..........
on the other hand, everyone she has spoken to has told her that the pump is the best thing that's happened to them. what should she do? any input?? thanks!
2007-01-12 15:24:53 · 10 answers · asked by bigrac15 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
My 16 yr old daughter has had type 1 for 14 yrs now.
She is into sports big time and has a black belt in Karate.
She loves her pump and it gives her more freedom.There are special cases for sports that keep the pump close to your body. My daughter gets kicked and punched in karate, she has never had any trouble with the pump .
My doctor is on a pump but sometimes chooses to keep it off for a while and go back to injections.
You always have the upper hand and can change as you need.
You are a kind friend to ask about this.
Good luck to both of you.
2007-01-13 05:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 20:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 04:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a type 1 diabetic for over five years now, and have been "pumping" for close to four. I'm a gymnast so at first it was tricky using the pump, but I managed to figure it out. If it comes down to it, you can always simply disconnect the pump from your body. Yes, it is difficult have a thing attached to you constantly, but compared to carrying around insulin, insulin syringes or pens, its wonderful. If she is worried about someone seeing it, they are so small they can easily be put inside a pocket, (I put mine in my bra actually.)
However, many doctors will not prescribe a pump if the patient wont even take care of him/herself while on injections. The pump is not a pancreas and requires a lot of attention. A "site change" is required every three days to prevent infection, and the risk of diabetic ketoacidious is increased.
I love the pump, but I wont lie and say that I never get sick of it. The advantage is that you can easily switch back and forth.
Good luck!
2007-01-12 15:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by txkis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend is able to achieve good results with a few shots a day and she has reservations about being connected to something all the time, maybe the pump isn't the best thing for her. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
Also George D, for someone coming here and bragging that you are the diabetic guru that knows all, you have some outdated and inaccurate information in you answer. Pumps do not tell you if your blood sugar levels are too high or low. You would need a continuous glucose monitor to tell you that. Also most people are using rapid acting insulins like humalog or novalog in their pump these days.
2007-01-13 02:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My brother Kory, who just turned 17 is a type 1 diabetic. Has been since he was only 9 months old. He got the pump a year ago and he has LOVED it! He is also a very active person, and plays Football, is in wrestling and is taking Boxing as well in School. He said that he likes havin the continuous monitoring that it gives and he doesnt have to refill his insulin but every 3 or 4 days. And about it being attached all day, it is very small. my brother wears it on his waist like a cell phone or something, but a friend of mine, wanting to show off her figure wears it in her bra since she is ample up there, and HEY its the best thing health wise.
2007-01-12 15:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by kellie_new_mom25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 00:19:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pump is going to rule and regulate your life, more then your Diabetes would. It's going to keep you in check and want to know what your plans are for the day. It will warn you if your high or low on a scale set for you and it will want you to count carbs and enter it into the pump program so it can deliver the right amount of insulin in to your body, at the right time. It injects R Insulin in tiny spurts and will keep you on tract and if not require more information as to why you're not on track. I don't like them because they are complicated enough with out me to screw things up worse.
2007-01-12 19:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by George D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is diabetic and his blood sugars rollercoaster really bad. (that means they go high then really low) He's been a diabetic for 23 years now and we are trying to keep his blood sugars stable so he can get the pump. it can totally change a person's life for the better. Even if they aren't having to take a shot as much, that might not be the same in the future and they should takes this opportunity.
2007-01-14 16:46:00 · answer #9 · answered by fun mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a type 1 and I don't use a pump. I know I should but I just am not ready to be tied to the thing. So if your friend wants to wait then tell her it is okay. I am a 31 year old mom and I know it would be good for me but I just can't bring myself to do it yet.
2007-01-16 07:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋