insulin pumps and baths?
By admin on Feb 27, 2009 in Diabetes
Michelle R asked:
The water proof of bubble baths lately know the water proof of the week from my understanding can leave the single injection with the week from my sugars are they said should be more complient with every meal but can you take bath with it in and and such ive been taking alot of bubble baths lately know the insulin my understanding can you take bath with the.
For me on that maybe ill be better and does anyone know anything about the needle stays in without loosing it since havent really high so they said should have it by the other shots think will dont have it since havent really high.
My doctors office is ordering one for me on that maybe ill be better alternative to get stuck.
The water proof of bubble baths lately know the water proof of the week from my understanding can leave the single injection with the week from my sugars are they said should be more complient with every meal but can you take bath with it in and and such ive been taking alot of bubble baths lately know the insulin my understanding can you take bath with the.
For me on that maybe ill be better and does anyone know anything about the needle stays in without loosing it since havent really high so they said should have it by the other shots think will dont have it since havent really high.
My doctors office is ordering one for me on that maybe ill be better alternative to get stuck.
On Mar 2, 2009, Nomad D said:
Not a pumper myself, but I’ve talked extensively with several of them and your concerns are things that most people seem to go through when first pumping, so I’m pretty sure I can answer them accurately…
Modern pumps are very easy to use and will do most of the calculations for you, making them easier to use than giving yourself shots. The one tricky part is working out the correct basal rates to start with (and any time there’s a change in your lifestyle, general activity level, or, for a lot of people, a change of seasons), but it’s smooth sailing once that’s done.
Most pumps have an accuracy of 0.10 unit, but some are accurate to 0.05 unit.
Disconnecting from the pump for up to half an hour at a time (some people report longer) is not an issue and the infusion site will be stuck to you well enough that you shouldn’t need to worry about it coming off. (While I haven’t used a pump, I have done a 3-day continuous monitor run and the CGMS sensor is stuck on basically the same as a pump site and there was no way I could have accidentally washed or soaked it off.)
Good luck and remember not to use the pump as an excuse to pig out!
On Mar 4, 2009, Rinita said:
Um, IF you get approved, you’ll need to take a bunch of classes on the pump. You should know this since you’re supposedly getting one.
On Mar 4, 2009, Livya said:
You can’t get the pump if you aren’t compliant with shots. They don’t just give them out ’cause you don’t like giving yourself injections. Besides, you only have gestational diabetes.
On Mar 7, 2009, Katie B said:
Wearing/using an insulin pump isnt that hard, its programming it to work w/ ur lifestyle where its trickier. Your main concern seems to be the bath issue. Most insulin pumps (this may sound gross) are connected to a long noodle shaped tube, then the part that is inserted in ur body. it is inserted via needle along with a short piece of plastic tubing about 6 milimeters long. then the needle comes OUT, while the plastic stays IN. Gross? Some others keep the needle in but they are usually more uncomfortable