Comments on: Pump Errors and Fears http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/ Adults Coping With Type 1 Diabetes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:00:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Katie http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/comment-page-1/#comment-1193 Katie Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:44:11 +0000 http://www.act1diabetes.org/?p=1721#comment-1193 As you know, I had fears too about pump malfunctioning... but what helps me is to remember that when I took injection I messed up plenty and still survived it, adn the pump is much less likely to! I hope your worries ease and you and the Grinch are bonding well. :) As you know, I had fears too about pump malfunctioning… but what helps me is to remember that when I took injection I messed up plenty and still survived it, adn the pump is much less likely to! I hope your worries ease and you and the Grinch are bonding well. :)

]]> By: Katie from SF, CA http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 Katie from SF, CA Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:21:01 +0000 http://www.act1diabetes.org/?p=1721#comment-1182 I did have that fear when I started also. I have been using the pump for 3 years now and have never "suspected" it of malfunctioning. Even in 100+ degree humid Mexico, 30 degree Lake Tahoe (snow country...) and all the places in between. If there ever was an issue, it was "user error". Pump malfunctions don't even cross my mind anymore. I think the chance of it happening is SO low. If you notice anything strange, call your pump company immediately. They will walk you through some trouble shooting and send you a replacement immediately if anything is wrong. Let the pump make your life easier, not more worry-some! :) I did have that fear when I started also. I have been using the pump for 3 years now and have never “suspected” it of malfunctioning. Even in 100+ degree humid Mexico, 30 degree Lake Tahoe (snow country…) and all the places in between. If there ever was an issue, it was “user error”. Pump malfunctions don’t even cross my mind anymore. I think the chance of it happening is SO low. If you notice anything strange, call your pump company immediately. They will walk you through some trouble shooting and send you a replacement immediately if anything is wrong.

Let the pump make your life easier, not more worry-some! :)

]]> By: Genevieve Roberts http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/comment-page-1/#comment-1181 Genevieve Roberts Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:16:06 +0000 http://www.act1diabetes.org/?p=1721#comment-1181 I have similar fears but the advantages definitely outweigh any doubts I have. As Tina said, I think we'll just have to test often, even though I still hate testing! I have similar fears but the advantages definitely outweigh any doubts I have. As Tina said, I think we’ll just have to test often, even though I still hate testing!

]]> By: FatCatAnna http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/comment-page-1/#comment-1176 FatCatAnna Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:43:03 +0000 http://www.act1diabetes.org/?p=1721#comment-1176 My only fear when I started pumping two years ago was that I would be under control of a "machine" (too much imagination on my part and the talking Hal from 2001 Space Odyssey - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbqra7kRXbk&feature=related ). Anyway, so far, tho' no problems with my Animas 2020 (I have a green one too called "Salvador Dali" - you can read about his "birth" here - http://www.diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blog/2009/12/10 ). I've taken my pump on roller coaster rides, and touch wood, no probs. Probably I am living a death wish doing this maybe, but I just plain forgot to disconnect and then try to figure out "who to hand him to". There have been pump malfunctions tho' over the years they've been around, but these are generally related to older pumps, and I believe (I HOPE) those malfunctions of the program have been resolved. I did write a story on behalf of Stephen Krueger (his parents asked me to help get his story out) and it's been posted both at Diabetes1.org and also at Tudiabetes (lots of discussion there still). His story might put a person off of a pump, but I believe this was a fluke with the model of pump (MMT-511) he was using, in the end, causing his untimely death (his pump somehow dumped the whole 200 units of his cartridge into his body). His sis-in-law now is using a pump, even tho' she was worried, but I and others assured her that things have changed in 4 years since Stephen's death. So, keep on pumping with your "Grinch" - you'll find your life will be so much easier with him once you get to know him (and believe me you will - he's connected up to you 24/7 - a very intimate relationship - nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more). My only fear when I started pumping two years ago was that I would be under control of a “machine” (too much imagination on my part and the talking Hal from 2001 Space Odyssey – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbqra7kRXbk&feature=related ).

Anyway, so far, tho’ no problems with my Animas 2020 (I have a green one too called “Salvador Dali” – you can read about his “birth” here – http://www.diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blog/2009/12/10 ). I’ve taken my pump on roller coaster rides, and touch wood, no probs. Probably I am living a death wish doing this maybe, but I just plain forgot to disconnect and then try to figure out “who to hand him to”.

There have been pump malfunctions tho’ over the years they’ve been around, but these are generally related to older pumps, and I believe (I HOPE) those malfunctions of the program have been resolved. I did write a story on behalf of Stephen Krueger (his parents asked me to help get his story out) and it’s been posted both at Diabetes1.org and also at Tudiabetes (lots of discussion there still). His story might put a person off of a pump, but I believe this was a fluke with the model of pump (MMT-511) he was using, in the end, causing his untimely death (his pump somehow dumped the whole 200 units of his cartridge into his body). His sis-in-law now is using a pump, even tho’ she was worried, but I and others assured her that things have changed in 4 years since Stephen’s death.

So, keep on pumping with your “Grinch” – you’ll find your life will be so much easier with him once you get to know him (and believe me you will – he’s connected up to you 24/7 – a very intimate relationship – nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more).

]]> By: Tina http://www.act1diabetes.org/2010/02/16/pump-errors-and-fears/comment-page-1/#comment-1173 Tina Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:41:19 +0000 http://www.act1diabetes.org/?p=1721#comment-1173 I learned about pumps about two years after my diagnosis. I wanted one so badly! I don't think I was ever nervous about it. I really feel strongly that as type 1s we need to test often. My only fear is that people will start depending on their CGMs and not test as frequently. That to me is where the real danger lies. (wow I am so tired I am not even sure this made sense, lol) Point is, take it easy and don't worry so much that you send your sugar up. I am proud of you Venus. I know how reluctant you were to try pumping again. I learned about pumps about two years after my diagnosis. I wanted one so badly! I don’t think I was ever nervous about it. I really feel strongly that as type 1s we need to test often. My only fear is that people will start depending on their CGMs and not test as frequently. That to me is where the real danger lies. (wow I am so tired I am not even sure this made sense, lol) Point is, take it easy and don’t worry so much that you send your sugar up. I am proud of you Venus. I know how reluctant you were to try pumping again.

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