thorne Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Who has a pump and what do you think of it? I'm trying to talk my wife into getting one so I wanted to get other peoples feedback. I think it would help her get her sugars more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I have 1 but I stopped using it in 2004, it does keep your bloodsugar stable but changing the patch every 3 days gets annoying but if you don't the insulin leaks out and doesn't get in your body, I lost weight also from using it other than that its worth it as long as your insurance will cover it, my pump was over $5,000.00 but that was back in early 2000 prices may have come down since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 My best friend has had an insulin pump for many years now and likes it. Way better than taking shots all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I also have a friend that has one and is very happy he got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 My brother has a pump and has dramatically benefitted from it. He is in much better shape health wise now that he has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 My mother used one when they first came out and it worked very well for her, except for the fact that she got rashes even with the hypo-allergenic tapes. Other than that she was pretty pleased with it. I am sure with all the new updates out there with technology that they are even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Anything you can do to more accurately control your BG levels, the better off you'll be in the long run. Hyperglycemia wreaks havoc on your cells and will fuck you in the future if you don't get it under control. I have minimal experience with them (not a diabetic), but I say go for it. BTW, what's your wifey's latest Hgb A1c? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have a good friend that has a pump and a constant monitor, basically a bionic pancreas. Says it takes the diabetes out of his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have a good friend that has a pump and a constant monitor, basically a bionic pancreas. Says it takes the diabetes out of his life. I have a friend in the same boat with the same results. I know he has a super expensive setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'm not sure her a1c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 My cousin rides 4 wheelers in competitions nationally. He has one and also a cool protection box built around it so he can still ride with it on. He was not able to ride at the level he does without the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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