Not necessarilyThese are for pump people only?
Do manufacturers discourage it or just don't recommend it?Have a bag of strips, batteries, sets and tubes and empty cartridges ready incase of emergencies.
Carry spares either in your car or at work etc..
I don't do your last one if bolusing early as my settings and eating are so fine tuned it's unecessary.
Some manufacturers do not recommend you prefill reservoirs either. Plus fact the Insight pump has prefilled glass cartridges.
Don't understand your comment ref low and bolusing before you eat... If I am lowish.. Under 5 I actually pre set my pump to delay (lag) my insulin to 15 mins after I start to eat.
You can't use contour next containers on the Vibe as do not fit, One touch ultra doesn't work either.You can use most strip bottle caps to unscrew the pump battery cover
I bolus before I start eating when I'm low since the sugar hits way before the insulin take effect
Do manufacturers discourage it or just don't recommend it?
I bolus before I start eating when I'm low since the sugar hits way before the insulin take effect
It's not actually advisable to do this on MDI or as a pumper... You could be heading for a double dip!
Good point. So how'd you recommend doing it? Wait until after eating?It's not actually advisable to do this on MDI or as a pumper... You could be heading for a double dip!
They don't recommend it as the insulin and plastic I believe can react.....
So when you are say 5 you are actually delaying the time to that which you would normally bolus for your food??
I would steer clear of advising anybody on what to do regarding timings of bolusing as every person is individual....
Good point. So how'd you recommend doing it? Wait until after eating?
Good point. So how'd you recommend doing it? Wait until after eating?
Good point. I revised the thread - thanksThis is about what you have started as a thread on recommendations... We can't recommend what people do on low levels. We can only say what works for us as individuals, and I son't think this was the intention of your thread.
Just be aware though that really we can only recommend safe options... Ie having a bag loaded for emergencys or holidays...
Advise nearest and dearest what you like as hypo stoppers.
Tell them to ignore any comments that you may may when hypo on some occasions.
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Good point. I revised the thread - thanks
- Change your set every 2-3 days to avoid lumpy skin
- Do a basal test every once in a while
- Make a diabetes supplies packing list
- Make small holes in pants and thread your pump tube through to remain unnoticeable.
- Prefill reservoirs with insulin before going on a trip - makes things a bit easier
- You can use most strip bottle caps to unscrew the pump battery cover
- Get into the habit of bolusing 10-15 minutes before eating to help avoid blood sugar spikes
I'd update your basal test point. I think basal testing should be undertaken whenever your control seems to disappear. It's surprising how frequently this needs to be adjusted, MDI or pump!
You also missed " Expect the unexpected" and "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.... is Diabetes"
Haha no problem. It's good to learn from the pros. And thanks for the welcome@jjcoleman .
Sorry if I came across as "on your case".. I can appreciate Yer keen with the D. & believe this was your first post?
I consider myself a "Jedi master" when i comes to hypos & staying functional with the "workload" of the daily non D routine. Blagging it so the non D world don't notice...
It wasn't my intention to be heavy handed on your first hello. Unless it's someone trying to sell a "snake oil miracle cure"? Then it's "open season" in my book.
So, I bid ye a warm welcome...!
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