CFRD- insulin pump question

Rokiss12 · Jul 9, 2009

i'm starting the process for a pump and was wondering-
my ratio for insulin:carbs is 1:20.... i get low more often than high so im hoping to start my bolus lower. what were people's ratios before they got there pump? then, what was your bolus rate? Thanks.

Rokiss12 · Jul 9, 2009

i'm starting the process for a pump and was wondering-
my ratio for insulin:carbs is 1:20.... i get low more often than high so im hoping to start my bolus lower. what were people's ratios before they got there pump? then, what was your bolus rate? Thanks.

Rokiss12 · Jul 9, 2009

i'm starting the process for a pump and was wondering-
my ratio for insulin:carbs is 1:20.... i get low more often than high so im hoping to start my bolus lower. what were people's ratios before they got there pump? then, what was your bolus rate? Thanks.

Rokiss12 · Jul 9, 2009

i'm starting the process for a pump and was wondering-
my ratio for insulin:carbs is 1:20.... i get low more often than high so im hoping to start my bolus lower. what were people's ratios before they got there pump? then, what was your bolus rate? Thanks.

Rokiss12 · Jul 9, 2009

i'm starting the process for a pump and was wondering-
 my ratio for insulin:carbs is 1:20.... i get low more often than high so im hoping to start my bolus lower. what were people's ratios before they got there pump? then, what was your bolus rate? Thanks.

Skye · Jul 9, 2009

Your bolus rate on your pump will be much lower than it is with needles. You will find that you use much less insulin. Your basal rate will keep you stable through the day and you will find that you rarely have lows. The insulin roller coaster will STOP for you and you will find so much freedom. You can eat when and how much you want. You don't have to do the whole snack time thing. If you want to skip a meal you can and if you need to eat extra you can. Your life will change drastically and I CONGRATULATE you for making such an awesome move for your health.

Skye · Jul 9, 2009

Your bolus rate on your pump will be much lower than it is with needles. You will find that you use much less insulin. Your basal rate will keep you stable through the day and you will find that you rarely have lows. The insulin roller coaster will STOP for you and you will find so much freedom. You can eat when and how much you want. You don't have to do the whole snack time thing. If you want to skip a meal you can and if you need to eat extra you can. Your life will change drastically and I CONGRATULATE you for making such an awesome move for your health.

Skye · Jul 9, 2009

Your bolus rate on your pump will be much lower than it is with needles. You will find that you use much less insulin. Your basal rate will keep you stable through the day and you will find that you rarely have lows. The insulin roller coaster will STOP for you and you will find so much freedom. You can eat when and how much you want. You don't have to do the whole snack time thing. If you want to skip a meal you can and if you need to eat extra you can. Your life will change drastically and I CONGRATULATE you for making such an awesome move for your health.

Skye · Jul 9, 2009

Your bolus rate on your pump will be much lower than it is with needles. You will find that you use much less insulin. Your basal rate will keep you stable through the day and you will find that you rarely have lows. The insulin roller coaster will STOP for you and you will find so much freedom. You can eat when and how much you want. You don't have to do the whole snack time thing. If you want to skip a meal you can and if you need to eat extra you can. Your life will change drastically and I CONGRATULATE you for making such an awesome move for your health.

Skye · Jul 9, 2009

Your bolus rate on your pump will be much lower than it is with needles. You will find that you use much less insulin. Your basal rate will keep you stable through the day and you will find that you rarely have lows. The insulin roller coaster will STOP for you and you will find so much freedom. You can eat when and how much you want. You don't have to do the whole snack time thing. If you want to skip a meal you can and if you need to eat extra you can. Your life will change drastically and I CONGRATULATE you for making such an awesome move for your health.

dasjsmum · Jul 9, 2009

Hi

The clinic worked out the bolus and basal dose for my son's pump.

Basically there is a basal dose every hour or similar (of nova rapid), and the pump is set so that you put in your carbs and the pump automatically delivers a pre set dose dependent on your current dose.

The dose can be set to vary throughout the day also. The clinic will assist you with setting the pump and altering over 48hrs. You have to monitor BGL every two hours plus restrict carbs to ensure doses are correct during that period. If you go low they will vary the basal and bolus for those times.

The pump is fantastic! It is the best thing. My son loves it (he's 12). His BGLs have stabilised and rarely has lows or highs. My son has type 1 not cfrd, so his diabetes is more acute then cfrd. I dont have to go to bed terrified he will have a hypo while he's asleep. The main thing is to ensure you do BGL's frequently (at least four a day).

Hope this helps. We have found the pump makes life so much easier, hope you do too.

dasjsmum · Jul 9, 2009

Hi

The clinic worked out the bolus and basal dose for my son's pump.

Basically there is a basal dose every hour or similar (of nova rapid), and the pump is set so that you put in your carbs and the pump automatically delivers a pre set dose dependent on your current dose.

The dose can be set to vary throughout the day also. The clinic will assist you with setting the pump and altering over 48hrs. You have to monitor BGL every two hours plus restrict carbs to ensure doses are correct during that period. If you go low they will vary the basal and bolus for those times.

The pump is fantastic! It is the best thing. My son loves it (he's 12). His BGLs have stabilised and rarely has lows or highs. My son has type 1 not cfrd, so his diabetes is more acute then cfrd. I dont have to go to bed terrified he will have a hypo while he's asleep. The main thing is to ensure you do BGL's frequently (at least four a day).

Hope this helps. We have found the pump makes life so much easier, hope you do too.

dasjsmum · Jul 9, 2009

Hi

The clinic worked out the bolus and basal dose for my son's pump.

Basically there is a basal dose every hour or similar (of nova rapid), and the pump is set so that you put in your carbs and the pump automatically delivers a pre set dose dependent on your current dose.

The dose can be set to vary throughout the day also. The clinic will assist you with setting the pump and altering over 48hrs. You have to monitor BGL every two hours plus restrict carbs to ensure doses are correct during that period. If you go low they will vary the basal and bolus for those times.

The pump is fantastic! It is the best thing. My son loves it (he's 12). His BGLs have stabilised and rarely has lows or highs. My son has type 1 not cfrd, so his diabetes is more acute then cfrd. I dont have to go to bed terrified he will have a hypo while he's asleep. The main thing is to ensure you do BGL's frequently (at least four a day).

Hope this helps. We have found the pump makes life so much easier, hope you do too.

dasjsmum · Jul 9, 2009

Hi

The clinic worked out the bolus and basal dose for my son's pump.

Basically there is a basal dose every hour or similar (of nova rapid), and the pump is set so that you put in your carbs and the pump automatically delivers a pre set dose dependent on your current dose.

The dose can be set to vary throughout the day also. The clinic will assist you with setting the pump and altering over 48hrs. You have to monitor BGL every two hours plus restrict carbs to ensure doses are correct during that period. If you go low they will vary the basal and bolus for those times.

The pump is fantastic! It is the best thing. My son loves it (he's 12). His BGLs have stabilised and rarely has lows or highs. My son has type 1 not cfrd, so his diabetes is more acute then cfrd. I dont have to go to bed terrified he will have a hypo while he's asleep. The main thing is to ensure you do BGL's frequently (at least four a day).

Hope this helps. We have found the pump makes life so much easier, hope you do too.

dasjsmum · Jul 9, 2009

Hi
 
 The clinic worked out the bolus and basal dose for my son's pump.
 
 Basically there is a basal dose every hour or similar (of nova rapid), and the pump is set so that you put in your carbs and the pump automatically delivers a pre set dose dependent on your current dose.
 
 The dose can be set to vary throughout the day also. The clinic will assist you with setting the pump and altering over 48hrs. You have to monitor BGL every two hours plus restrict carbs to ensure doses are correct during that period. If you go low they will vary the basal and bolus for those times.
 
 The pump is fantastic! It is the best thing. My son loves it (he's 12). His BGLs have stabilised and rarely has lows or highs. My son has type 1 not cfrd, so his diabetes is more acute then cfrd. I dont have to go to bed terrified he will have a hypo while he's asleep. The main thing is to ensure you do BGL's frequently (at least four a day).
 
 Hope this helps. We have found the pump makes life so much easier, hope you do too.

Rokiss12 · Jul 10, 2009