Question for people with CFRD

[beautifulsoul]

I have a question for those of you with CFRD... I only used insulin before my tube feeds at night but since the lung transplant my blood sugars have been really high through out the day too. I went for an appointment today and the doctor said I now need insulin before I eat meals. They showed me an insulin pump, saying I won't need a shot everytime I eat something. I don't really like the idea of it. My question is does anyone else have an insulin pump? What did you think of it before you got it and do you like it now? Do you have to take it out and back in to shower? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[beautifulsoul]

I have a question for those of you with CFRD... I only used insulin before my tube feeds at night but since the lung transplant my blood sugars have been really high through out the day too. I went for an appointment today and the doctor said I now need insulin before I eat meals. They showed me an insulin pump, saying I won't need a shot everytime I eat something. I don't really like the idea of it. My question is does anyone else have an insulin pump? What did you think of it before you got it and do you like it now? Do you have to take it out and back in to shower? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[beautifulsoul]

I have a question for those of you with CFRD... I only used insulin before my tube feeds at night but since the lung transplant my blood sugars have been really high through out the day too. I went for an appointment today and the doctor said I now need insulin before I eat meals. They showed me an insulin pump, saying I won't need a shot everytime I eat something. I don't really like the idea of it. My question is does anyone else have an insulin pump? What did you think of it before you got it and do you like it now? Do you have to take it out and back in to shower? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[beautifulsoul]

I have a question for those of you with CFRD... I only used insulin before my tube feeds at night but since the lung transplant my blood sugars have been really high through out the day too. I went for an appointment today and the doctor said I now need insulin before I eat meals. They showed me an insulin pump, saying I won't need a shot everytime I eat something. I don't really like the idea of it. My question is does anyone else have an insulin pump? What did you think of it before you got it and do you like it now? Do you have to take it out and back in to shower? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[beautifulsoul]

I have a question for those of you with CFRD... I only used insulin before my tube feeds at night but since the lung transplant my blood sugars have been really high through out the day too. I went for an appointment today and the doctor said I now need insulin before I eat meals. They showed me an insulin pump, saying I won't need a shot everytime I eat something. I don't really like the idea of it. My question is does anyone else have an insulin pump? What did you think of it before you got it and do you like it now? Do you have to take it out and back in to shower? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[Giggles]

This is just my opinion. But if one does not need large amounts of insulin with meals and is not taking insulin with every bit of food that is eaten I would say no to pump. I have a friend who has the pump because she needs insulin with food, corrective insulin etc.

SO I guess it just depends on how much and how often you take it. I take with meals and Lantus before bed and just do shots for now.

Hope that helps!

Good Luck!

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

This is just my opinion. But if one does not need large amounts of insulin with meals and is not taking insulin with every bit of food that is eaten I would say no to pump. I have a friend who has the pump because she needs insulin with food, corrective insulin etc.

SO I guess it just depends on how much and how often you take it. I take with meals and Lantus before bed and just do shots for now.

Hope that helps!

Good Luck!

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

This is just my opinion. But if one does not need large amounts of insulin with meals and is not taking insulin with every bit of food that is eaten I would say no to pump. I have a friend who has the pump because she needs insulin with food, corrective insulin etc.

SO I guess it just depends on how much and how often you take it. I take with meals and Lantus before bed and just do shots for now.

Hope that helps!

Good Luck!

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

This is just my opinion. But if one does not need large amounts of insulin with meals and is not taking insulin with every bit of food that is eaten I would say no to pump. I have a friend who has the pump because she needs insulin with food, corrective insulin etc.

SO I guess it just depends on how much and how often you take it. I take with meals and Lantus before bed and just do shots for now.

Hope that helps!

Good Luck!

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD

 

[Giggles]

This is just my opinion. But if one does not need large amounts of insulin with meals and is not taking insulin with every bit of food that is eaten I would say no to pump. I have a friend who has the pump because she needs insulin with food, corrective insulin etc.

SO I guess it just depends on how much and how often you take it. I take with meals and Lantus before bed and just do shots for now.

Hope that helps!

Good Luck!

Jennifer 35 years old with CF and CFRD