Diabetes Insulin Pump Questions & Answers #1

Will an insulin pump give me better glucose control? Is there weight gain? Some of the questions asked and answered in this video. Go to http://1happydiabetic.com/ for more!

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[MyMusic905]

Dear 1HappyDiabetic,

My question is if your thinking about getting a pump and you just got diagnose. how long should you wait before starting a pump?

thanks

[1HappyDiabetic]

@MyMusic905

Thanks for the questoin. It a really good one too that many people have. The honest answer is that everyone is different and their diabetic needs are different too. It really up to your healthcare team when you both feel you are ready.

Of course I am not a medical professional but I would do a few things before I would go on a pump. I would try to be the best carb counter I could be, do research and TALK to people who are on pumps now. Ask them what they DONT like about

[1HappyDiabetic]

Their insulin pump.

I am a strong supporter of insulin pumps and diabetes technology. However adding another tool to your diabetes tool box can be just another thing you need to learn how to use. Might be overwhelming for some.

SO I am sorry I can't give you a specific answer, it's really a personal choice that you and your Heathcare team should make together. Ask your doctor what they think. Another good thing might be to contact one of the insulin pump res for a pump demo.

[lkushha1]

Dear 1HappyDiabetic,

I just wonder how u manage to be happy with this daily battle!! iam diabetic since 2001 and i really dont feel happy :( and about the pump? have you ever heard if that any brand that seels in the middle east?? iam really striving to have one but here in Jordan.. we still dont have it.. although there is a big potential market here..

[1HappyDiabetic]

Medtronic sells pumps to the middle east.

Look it up, for some reason it won't let me post the link. Keep your head up, it's there.

You can only be happy with your Diabetes until you accept your diabetes. It takes years. It took me like 12-15 years to accept it. And still I struggle.

I found out that being mad about my diabetes never helped me, but being courious and psoitive I had better mental results.

Best of Luck

[Gabbyellaaa]

Hey,

i have one Qs, do you happen to know how long you have to wait to up grade to a newer insulin pump in Australia ??

thanksssssssssssssssssssssssss­s

[1HappyDiabetic]

No I don't. In the US it's 4 years. Hopefully it's in the same ballpark

[NewenglandsJeep]

@lkushha1 Don't worry, I have had type 1 diabetes sense 1977 and got it when I was 11 months old. I just like you am not happy with it. I started my insulin pump almost 2 years ago and I think it is better than the alternatives.

But it still stinks! All the checking, all the paperwork, all the tests, all the dr. visits. IT NEVER ENDS! :-( Find a cure please for this disease!

[heberfenderful]

I always ask questions to persons like you, because you experience it and live it. Anyway, my brother was diagnosed with type 1...and whats the procedures to get this. Cost?...thats all..also is there like a modern one with technology and stuff...thanks you...

[MellarkHolly]

Hey Bill,

I've got a friend with Type 1 diabetes that uses the pump. I'd like to know more about what I need to know as his friend. What can I do to help him? What should I understand? Thanks so much for the help :)

[kseProductions11D2]

love you video& the secont one

would love to see more!

[lkushha1]

Thank you so much for the reply.. and i WILL look it up :) u know what ? your video has another advantage maybe you are not aware of! it brings us togother no matter what our back ground is . we share the same big thing and that break all boundries :)