tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.comments2023-05-01T04:14:53.954-04:00Natural Born CyborgVirtuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-50776453055934801112012-10-16T17:20:01.194-04:002012-10-16T17:20:01.194-04:00that top image is especially powerful. thanks for ...that top image is especially powerful. thanks for sharing.shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-77949752333234069812012-09-25T11:21:12.134-04:002012-09-25T11:21:12.134-04:00Love these, Virtue!Love these, Virtue!Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-34723913417439410032012-08-28T13:36:42.075-04:002012-08-28T13:36:42.075-04:001. No. Once had a kid pull on the cord, yanking it...1. No. Once had a kid pull on the cord, yanking it out. But never came out on its own. <br />2. Rarely. Maybe twice in the last year. <br />3. Been on a pump for over 5y, so far, no scars. Temporary bruises or bumps but they're gone after a few days. <br />4. Yup. Testing, rarely, snacks, frequently. <br />5. Nope. <br />6. Waa diagnosed as an adult. Brian Boshhttps://twitter.com/boshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-75009439690503693652012-08-28T13:35:22.851-04:002012-08-28T13:35:22.851-04:00I got an insulin pump when I was 11, and am now 25...I got an insulin pump when I was 11, and am now 25, so here are my answers based on my experience so far :)<br /><br />1. I've only ever had my site get pulled out once, and as long as you have extra supplies with you, it's fine. It doesn't really hurt, and it's a quick fix.<br /><br />2. People ask about it, but in a fun way! No one has ever tried to touch it and people are very respectful. Just be open to explaining it to them and you may make some new friends! It's also really fun to teach people new things, especially when those people are older than you.<br /><br />3. My marks/scars last about a month or so, then start to fade. I've had a pump for almost 14 years and I definitely don't have marks more than a few months old. <br /><br />4. ALL. THE. TIME. But the good thing is, when you've been open with the people around you about what you need, everyone is willing to help to go pick up your bag, get you extra supplies, or give you some juice. People inherently want to help, and they see it as fun to have a mission. <br /><br />5. Since I've had a pump, I've been to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, England, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and all over the US. I even spent a week camping out on a deserted island in the Sea of Cortez! Just remember to always have extra insulin and supplies to change out your pump set in a small bag that you keep with you, especially on planes!<br /><br />6. I was probably about 12 when I really started doing everything for myself, but I also like to make sure my friends and the people I spend a lot of time with know how to work it all too. It's nice when your friends can support you, even if it's just by grabbing your pump supplies from another room when you don't feel like getting up :)Lala Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474416641820585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-81323529125793761082012-08-28T13:31:58.146-04:002012-08-28T13:31:58.146-04:001. My pump has fallen out of my pockets before. I ...1. My pump has fallen out of my pockets before. I clumsily tried to grab it, as it hung from me by my tubing. It hurts, but it's more shock than anything. If you want to try and prevent your pump from falling out, you can get a pump clip, spi belt, or a different pump pouch.<br /><br />2. Sometimes. Most people that ask and don't know it's a pump think it's a pager. I don't let people touch my pump, but I'm bossy like that. Most of the people who notice my pump, though, are diabetics with one as well.<br /><br />3. I do have lots of scars, but I scar incredibly easily. My younger brother, who also is T1 and has a pump, hasn't had many problems with scaring, and he's being doing this for 5 years, almost! My older brother, who also T1 and has a pump (I know, we're a T1 family of siblings!) hasn't had a problem with scaring that I'm aware of, and he's been T1 for 15 years!<br /><br />4. I'll be honest. I've forgotten some of my diabetes supplies before. It easier to remember, now that I'm an adult, because I always put it in my purse. My problem now is remembering to restock the test strips and snacks!<br /><br />5. I was diagnosed as a teenager, so I was trained to do all my diabetes care by myself, but my parents were there to help if I needed it. My younger brother is almost 13, but he still has my parents help him, not because he can't, but because he likes the help. It's all up to you about how independent you want to be, but your parents will want a say too!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your new pump!Mochahttp://prettypancreas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-77977697372934196082012-08-28T13:21:12.616-04:002012-08-28T13:21:12.616-04:001. Yep, and so far I've been able to grab my b...1. Yep, and so far I've been able to grab my backup kit and put in a new infusion set, no problem. I once lost my pump on a water slide (why I thought I could keep it on I don't know). The water park folks kindly retrieved it for me, I stashed it in a locker and continued on my way.<br /><br />2. Yes.<br /><br />3. The old ones eventually heal right up, but there are always a few recent ones hanging around.<br /><br />4. Yes, but hardly ever!<br /><br />5. Yes (across the U.S. and in Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico, Germany and Japan so far), and I haven't had any problems yet.<br /><br />6. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 17, so I had to start doing it all on my own right away.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102524397278597786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-80640915105638632862012-06-26T18:14:06.803-04:002012-06-26T18:14:06.803-04:00oh, crap. i'm bad at math as is, but my blood ...oh, crap. i'm bad at math as is, but my blood sugar was wonky! don't write and test/bolus! imma correct. thanks Dylan :)Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-78651585276460130372012-06-26T18:08:51.959-04:002012-06-26T18:08:51.959-04:00Cool Virtue, I actually signed up for that but the...Cool Virtue, I actually signed up for that but then bailed last minute because of the early saturday morning obscure location factor... That's interesting 1/2 of protein get's converted to carbs, I was trying to find a number for that. The part about the carb factors is true.. a small change can make a large difference, although the math is like this: 190g of carb for 1:9=21 units, 190g of carb for 1:10=19 units, a 2 unit change, not 21. <br /><br />DylanDylan Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185667151920703323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-9131643248847087252012-04-29T21:59:07.352-04:002012-04-29T21:59:07.352-04:00I JUST started knitting yesterday and today the id...I JUST started knitting yesterday and today the idea for an insulin pump pouch being knitted occured to me and I googled it and hence found this! I've managed to figure out the knit and purl so here's to hoping I can figure this thing out! At least this might hopefully get me through till I get better and can make one that looks better too.. :) Thanks for this though! (Aside form the fact this post was made a year ago and yet I'm responding to it! I just had to share my excitment!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-3322183657287323602012-02-21T14:33:35.464-05:002012-02-21T14:33:35.464-05:00thanks :)thanks :)Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-15934988766305973152012-02-21T14:00:35.408-05:002012-02-21T14:00:35.408-05:00Glad you're feeling better and looking forward...Glad you're feeling better and looking forward to more posts :)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241380894810276840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-89144014756050678732011-10-10T18:32:54.457-04:002011-10-10T18:32:54.457-04:00Oh man! That really sucks. I've only really b...Oh man! That really sucks. I've only really bled a lot one time (knock on wood) in just over 3 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-27740975322925359372011-09-01T20:37:29.744-04:002011-09-01T20:37:29.744-04:00very cute :)
Kirstin likes to pinkie swear but w...very cute :) <br /><br />Kirstin likes to pinkie swear but will use her index finger. It is quite funny!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233907890324278905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-22177183011819606482011-09-01T18:19:23.137-04:002011-09-01T18:19:23.137-04:00thanks :)
i just noticed that the poor thing'...thanks :)<br /><br />i just noticed that the poor thing's got a unibrow of lancet marks!Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-47551971781149238652011-09-01T17:32:12.142-04:002011-09-01T17:32:12.142-04:00perfect!perfect!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895190983814591749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-11645471788482304162011-08-06T22:57:23.021-04:002011-08-06T22:57:23.021-04:00It's amazing that you can laugh at this aftr o...It's amazing that you can laugh at this aftr only a decade or two!Bob Phttp://tminustwo.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-80520652647927143892011-07-27T17:36:37.822-04:002011-07-27T17:36:37.822-04:00yeah, me too... one time i was about to leave the ...yeah, me too... one time i was about to leave the house and realized i had two tubes of dex tabs, a pack of the gel and a bottle of the liquid blast. i reconsidered and left half of it at home, but you never know when you're going to need 100 g of fast acting carbs!?! :)Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-77668100242627020962011-07-27T16:16:29.349-04:002011-07-27T16:16:29.349-04:00I often wonder how many carbs I'm carrying aro...I often wonder how many carbs I'm carrying around with me. It's always weighing me down. I never seem to be able to resist adding something right before we head out the door!Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-134436625349905392011-07-04T04:01:31.865-04:002011-07-04T04:01:31.865-04:00Ha! As I was reading the first few lines I was th...Ha! As I was reading the first few lines I was thinking "of COURSE! It's the diabetes!"Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-3669856953176317692011-05-31T12:38:04.706-04:002011-05-31T12:38:04.706-04:00Sorry to hear about your mom's accident, but I...Sorry to hear about your mom's accident, but I'm so glad she is okay!! And this totally counts as your last DBlog Week Post. AND EEEEEEEEE it has awesome knitting patterns!!! I can't wait to cast these on - I think I'll do the in-the-round one first because I love when there isn't any seaming to do. :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-85167923622217003242011-05-23T13:24:50.492-04:002011-05-23T13:24:50.492-04:00Thanks, Jane! Glad to meet you too :)Thanks, Jane! Glad to meet you too :)Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-9089123522959579792011-05-23T10:30:02.619-04:002011-05-23T10:30:02.619-04:00Wow. I am very - extremely - impressed with your c...Wow. I am very - extremely - impressed with your creativity. I'm envious too! I can knit, but not like that! Glad to meet you, and now I know who to ask my stupid knitting questions...Jane Khttp://www.janekdickinson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-64404425227044995822011-05-22T18:48:27.892-04:002011-05-22T18:48:27.892-04:00If mum isn't available, I'd be happy to ma...If mum isn't available, I'd be happy to make you one! <br /><br />I know what you mean about the bra stash... It seems to work ok for some, but I find it really uncomfortable. It also, like you mentioned, gets sweaty gross in the summers here.Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-15392243718133378472011-05-22T14:22:22.454-04:002011-05-22T14:22:22.454-04:00These are pure awesomeness! I've been stashing...These are pure awesomeness! I've been stashing mine in the strap of my bra, but hate when it gets pushed up and out, causing potentially embarrassing bungee pumping accidents. I've also wondered that the plastic on skin might not be the best choice in the summer months. I haven't knit in like... 40 yrs *gulp*, but I've put a help call to my mom to help me.Jamie Naessenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751922041019686353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447616466609407724.post-37084426944106037332011-05-15T13:13:01.901-04:002011-05-15T13:13:01.901-04:00High bg drunkness- perfect description :)High bg drunkness- perfect description :)Virtuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537029766728534734noreply@blogger.com