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The thing I can't figure out, is how does someone on a high lose consciousness without driving. The man should KNOW to check his blood sugar if he feels bad, and there are plenty of warnings signs before you go high.
I'd be more inclined to believe going low.
Driver's Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Driver's Insulin Pump Blamed for Fatal Crash
Last night was better, and I feel better today. I was at least able to stay in bed all night.
Fortunately this coworker is a friend ...
I was whining about the sleeping thing after school, and she asked if I exercised ... Well, just last night when I was listing the good things, I couldn't remember the last time I didn't do my iShape cardio workout -- I even arranged them during the week of the trip from H*ll. (or was to and back).
ARGH! And in fact, as tired as I was this evening, I did 45 minutes (split in 4 sections and done in 1 1/2 hours -- hey, it's STILL 45 minutes).
When you look at someone don't make assumptions. Just because they are heavier it doesn't mean they don't exercise.
APP.COM - Problems with sleep apnea resound in waking hours
Problems with sleep apnea resound in waking hours
This will be great for parents of diabetes. Sad thing, is that it's been on the wait list for quite a while. This isn't the first mention.
It isn't going well. Monday night I did Ambien and slept all night but as usual woke up groggy. Got through the day okay -- the good side effect of the antibotic, is that nothing really tastes right, even water. I've got this lovely metallic taste in my mouth.
The good news, is that the gum infection seems better. (Don't worry, I'll take all the nasty things).
HOWEVER, the Ambien apparently rebounded on me last night, as I couldn't shut down. I made it to work, but I'm still not sure it was worth it. I couldn't solve any of the AP problems correctly the first time.
I'm going to try sleep aid free again tomight.
Since I feel like I am whining a lot lately, and I always get negative when I'm having trouble sleeping. (And darn, I've done everything right tonight).
Here's what I've accomplished lately.
I've managed all of the cardio work outs scheduled by iShape for months. Seriously. I don't know when I've skipped a cardio that I didn't make up.
I've only missed about 2 strength workouts and those two were because of the weekend from hell.
My blood sugar has been under control. It's running a bit higher than I like, but with the new pump, I've done that on purpose. The good news is that I am not having massive swings anymore.
The Freestyle folks have some very nice updated software on their website. It's a downloadable version of Copilot. It has a Java look and feel (most of the windows seem Java API like -- don't worry, that was geek talk).
The graphs are very readable, and it allows you to merge records from several different meters and produce a report. You can also import data from the Cozmonitor program. If I can figure out how to create exported data from Ezmanager without too much brain power, I might because the EzManager reports can be difficult to read.
Might be a good summer project.
Anyway, website is http://www.therasense.com follow the CoPilot links.
Yeah, can't sleep either.
Come to find out, it's a small company owned by the son-in-law of my absolute favorite (though retired) teacher from my school. She taught me everything I know about teaching math.
Welcome To Diabetes In Control - THE SUGAR TO FAT SHORTCUT, NO INSULIN REQUIRED
THE SUGAR TO FAT SHORTCUT, NO INSULIN REQUIRED
Of course, I'd be massively disappointed, because the only times I've played Paint Ball, I've done it right.
You haven't lived until you have played Police K9 Paintball.
Yeah, you heard it.
In another life, I trained police dogs as a hobby. Hey, if you are going to have a hobby have an extreme hobby.
So here's how we played paint ball. We'd set up a "true" police scenerio -- one was in a park with bad guys that needed to be found, and one was in a building with lost bad guys.
Only one time when I played, they broke one of the rules, and hit my dog (she was a GSD, not a little beagle). Getting the paint out of her fur wasn't a problem, but since I'd got hitten in the chest the game before and was bruised for over a week, I'm sure it didn't feel good. I can't remember what we did to get "even" with that bad guy, I am sure it was mean.
As I posted earlier, my sleep doctor ordered me a new humidifer and new mask -- the company he ordered it from is new to me -- Hope Home Medical.
It is covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, and it was delivered today. The respiratory therapist is really good and really nice, and come to find out is the son-in-law of one of my absolute favorite now retired teachers.
Come to find out the new humidifier has only been out for 6 weeks and was on back order as soon as it came out. It's very small, and adds very little to the size--I believe it will still fit in the original travel bag. It takes a whole lot less water, and the water holder is dishwasher safe.
The other added plus, is that the CPAP hooks up directly to the humidifier, reducing the need for a extra hose. We'll see how it does at night. The biggest problem with CPAP humidifier is rain out -- you wake up with water over your face and water popping down the hose.
I'll also have less clutter next to the bed!
CNN.com - Survey:?3 in 4 have sleep problems - Mar 29, 2005
Survey: 3 in 4 have sleep problems
Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association
According to the American Diabetes Association:
Type 1 diabetes
Results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
And it is a good thing to make sure how you are differentiating the two.
According to the IC9 codes, Type 1 is insulin dependent and Type 2 is non-insulin dependent. However, there are "insulin resistant" Type 2, who are insulin dependent.
I am one.
Maybe it's because I'm older, maybe because I already have body images issues that the pump can't make worse (and should help), but this isn't an issue.
Pumplandia: Violet's Diabetes Blog: I'm Too Sexy for My Pump, Part II
Maybe because my husband confesses whenever I ask him how I look, he doesn't notice, but the pump has never been an issue for us. I've learned after 18 years of marriage to say things like -- is the front of the skirt hanging shorter than the back? Rather than a generic, does it look good.
When I was first thinking of the pump, it was funny, because he said -- insulin pump? Scott Verplank has one. He's played better ever since.
The only other comments he's made on the pump has been positive. My mother was appalled that he was consulted on the financial aspects of the pump -- but I had already put in a plan where it didn't affect joint money it wasn't a problem.
He jumped back on her and told her that it was the best decision I had ever made, and I was happier on the pump than before without it, and that alone was worth the purchase price.
So don't worry about it. In my opinion, guys don't notice things NEAR as much as you think.
My biggest problem right now, and my biggest stumbling block is this sleep issue. I did everything I could last night to make sure I could sleep all night and did wake up a time or two, but was able to roll over and go to bed.
I do think I am having some problems with mask leaking -- that woke me up at least once.
Definitely when ever I don't sleep well, right now, the gum situation flares up. I'm not sure if that's the cause of the sleep problem, OR if it is caused by the sleep problem.
So I don't feel super rested, but I also don't feel like I absolutely have to go back to bed, like I did yesterday and at least two days last week.
Right now, the plan is to meet with the DME after school, and get the new equipment situated and then go to bed by 10:00 pm.
The blood sugar is elevated but stable right now, though I'm going to have to watch it close since the antibotics are supposed to affect blood sugar, though when I see warnings on medications like that, I'm wondering if it is really the underlying infection (and then lack of infection if the meds work), that cause the problem. More chicken and egg stuff.
The Diabetes Blog asks who is more vocal.
Hmm, that's an interesting question. I know my blog has been around longer than the Type 1 blogs you've been talking about.
Type 1s More Vocal Than Type 2s - The Diabetes Weblog - www.thediabetesblog.com
If I am not upbeat right now, I'm dealing with a bunch of problems.
I don't blog much about work, as that can be dangerous, but due to some budgetary and NCLB (No Child Left Behind) issues, my job is going to change completely next year, and it isn't a step forward for me. I'm not the only one in this boat so few of the adults around me are upbeat early.
I haven't been able to sleep well for weeks.
And finally, if I read another blog entry linking obesity and diabetes, I may slap someone.
Those of you who have followed the blog know that I've had a difficult relationship over the last few years with my sleep doctor. Part of the reason I think, is that I did so well at first. Over 5 years ago, almost 10 years now, he put me on a CPAP machine and I had instant results. However, the last couple of years have been difficult. Lately I just haven't been getting enough sleep and I'm tired all the time.
I was really dreading this visit, since he has badgered me about gaining weight, told me I wasn't compliant, etc. This visit was different and I attribute that to the compliance software on my new machine. It took hree visits in a row (over a 1 year period), for him to believe me since I switched to the Goodnight CPAP which he can download and get compliance data.
Today I went in, he downloaded the machine, saw that I was 100% compliant (yet again), and that I was getting 6 1/2 hours average on the machine (I've had a few very sleepless nights.) Make sure any CPAP machine you get these days DOES have the compliance monitoring feature. That means when you are sleeping well, it's the doctor's problem, NOT yours.
He's now not treating me as a non-compliant patient. I think it also helped that after my sleepless night, I had a bit of a fever -- I am not sure if this is a chicken and egg kind of thing, but I was stressed out over the visit, and probably a bit stressed about going back to school tomorrow (we are off on inclement weather days -- I love it when we don't actually use them for inclement weather).
Anyway, he wrote me a script for antibiotics, and gave me three doses so I could take my time about filling the scripts (though today was a good day for that). He also wrote scripts for a new humidifier, and a new mask. I switched DME's, since I was having to pay full price on the other one. Their service was super, and were close to school, however, I am THRILLED with the new company.
They called me at almost 5:00, and wanted to meet with me tomorrow -- and did have an appointment available at 4:30! That is the best any DME has ever been. I've worked with 4 now -- Lincare and Apria were both horrible service. I usually had to go to them to get new equipment. I'll post who they are when the whole thing is done, but the new company is definitely in network. I've never gotten a call back from the DME the same day I saw the doctor.
I'm going to get an Oximeter for the weekend, though I'm not sure I could even handle more pressure.
I brought home two Ambien too, though he doesn't want me on sleep pills at all. I agree, they have never done that much for me.
It adds only 1.76 lbs to the Goodnight. It also takes a whole lot less water to accomplish the same thing. You can also use tap water -- but I would only do that when traveling as it probably would add to the cleaning problem.
GoodKnight H2O Heated Humidifier
GoodKnight H2O Heated Humidifier
S7 Elite CPAP System -- Medgadget.com
I think I'll stick with my Goodnight for right now, but this does look nice.
S7 Elite CPAP System
If you have Therasense meters (and Cozmonitor is included), Therasense (Abbott), has a new program that can be downloaded from their website to manage diabetes. It seems to be pure logging software -- no calculations, but it is nice.
I am watching the second episode of DLife and I just figured out what is wrong with it. It "dances" around the issues.
And ignores many of them.
For example, they danced around the sex issue -- and they even danced around Nicole's pump. Now I know why they danced around the pump, none of the pump manufacturers are footing the bill.
They are even dancing around the food issues. For example, for me, since I'm on the pump, there isn't a food issue. However, for others who are on shots and pills, there IS a food and diet issue.
I just got a claim notification from Blue Cross Blue Shield and they covered the pump exactly like Animas said they would. My portion of the claim is 783.xx, and Animas gave me 700 on the old pump, so it costs me 83.xx. That is SO nice.
As I have been answering questions about the trip today (first day back from Spring Break), I've clarified in my own mine what I want from the Sleep Doctor.
Basically I need something that will help me sleep but not interupt my REM sleep. Right now, Ambient doesn't seem to help me sleep.
I also want and need a smaller humidifier. Puritan and Bennett makes a humidifer that doesn't change the footprint of the CPAP machine much and work better than the one I"m using.
I'm using this humidifer . It is real hard to travel with.
I am going to get this one but am hoping that I can get the insurance to cover it.
And I also want a new CPAP mask since mine is over 6 months old.
dLife TV - The Diabetes Weblog - www.thediabetesblog.com
Hmmm, it didn't remind me of the View at all. At least the View's round table can be informative.
I don't like their choice of Air time. Opposite 60 Minutes is not good, but at least I have DVR. It should be rebroadcast at different times.
I also think too much emphasis was on newly diagnosed and not enough long term, but it IS their first episode.
I'm going to see the sleep doctor next Monday and I'm trying to get fixed in my mind what my problems are and what we need to do to fix them.
My biggest problem right now, is that I want to travel but can't sleep when I travel. I also have some sleeping issues when put under a lot of stress at work. The night before a staff development, the night before a test, anytime my routine is changed. The nights before the first day of school, etc.
I didn't like Ambien, it didn't work well for me. I also didn't like Provigil (a different type of drug).
I'm willing to try the new sleeping pill if it is available. I don't want to take something on a regular basis, most of the time I can fall asleep.
I also think I need to plan better when I'm going to need sleeping medication.
I also want a new mask -- I like the mask I'm using now, and I want to go through an in-network supplier. I also want new humidifer chambers but might have to do that out of pocket.
I've got this blog in my RSS reader, and have been enjoying it. They've mentioned my blog today!
Living with Diabetes - The Diabetes Weblog - www.thediabetesblog.com
I have pretty good control right now, with the pump alone, but I'm leaving this totally up to my endo.
The New York Times > Business > Investing for a Profit and a Daughter's Health
Investing for a Profit and a Daughter's Health
He's starting to realize that I'm a bit "special". My gums are generally inflamed and he gave me some Peridex. I'm due for another cleaning next month, so maybe this will hold things off.
He asked about the trip, and I confessed that I came back early after not sleeping there. Then he decided that's why the gums had flared up -- and he probably isn't wrong.
One of the issues that got to me during the trip was tooth and mouth pain.
The change in pressure really bothered the tooth I've been having with. I've also come to the conclusion I'm having gum problems.
I'm about to see, I'm at the dentist.
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From my Treo
I feel SO much better. I slept all night last night. And slept all night the night before. I was absolutely exhausted last night. I don't show as much weight loss today as I did yesterday, and I think some of yesterday's weight loss was due to dehydration. I still weigh less than I did when I left, but not as low as I was yesterday.
I tried to see at least one of my medical team this week -- I am seeing 3 next week, but they are all busy this week -- it IS spring break for the largest school district.
I also scheduled my cardiologist in June. I'm doing a nuclear stress test then.
I know when I have trouble with food cravings sticking to low carb does help.
Welcome To Diabetes In Control - Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results For Obese Diabetics
Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results For Obese Diabetics
Good news, my weight is the lowest I've seen in years. I started concentrating on losing weight about a year ago this week, after seeing my weight at several doctors. I've lost about 35 pounds in the year.
One good thing about the trip is that diabetes didn't get in the way. I will put the cause of that on the new pump.
Several times I used the food list on the pump but a lot of the time I guessed and corrected later.
I'm going to talk to CDE before I do any more tweaking but I do like the results I've seen so far.
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From my Treo
Right now my biggest issue is sleep. Periodically I forget how to sleep. No one understands this.
Weird things trigger it. This time its the trip and the other stress I am going through.
I honestly don't know how to fix this.
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From my Treo
It started with a flight delay in Dallas. Our layover was about 1 hour in Gatwick, but the flight was delayed by two hours.
I've got 2 minutes left on a Wifi card, and will update more on my Treo.
I'm coming home tomorrow as the trip has been the absolute trip from hell.
I should have gotten off the plane in Dallas, and the trip just kept getting worse and worse.
Somehow Rich convinced American Airlines to put me on a flight to Zurick and back to Dallas tomorrow after noon.
More details on my diabetes blog when I get back.
I decided to change the pump time when I got on the plane. I will have to watch things since I have dawn syndrome so bad.
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From my Treo
This won't help Type 2's, but it might help Type 1's.
The question that need to be answered though is
a) does it solve the problem that started diabetes in the first place? Since we don't know why Type 1 diabetics develop it in the first place...
b) Are anti-rejection drugs better than taking insulin? Since I'm fairly stable on insulin, I'd pass, but then I'm not a Type 1 either.
It's an interesting development though. Other countries are also on this path.
Health News - Islet Cell Transplants 'Cure' British Diabetic
The first fully successful islet cell transplantation in the United Kingdom has "cured" a 61-year-old man who has had type 1 diabetes for about 30 years.
Man, I woke up hurting, I'm predicting my heel spurs will be back and bothering me on Saturday, if not tomorrow.
By the way, since the challenge ended, and everyone started stressing me out at work, I've decided not to worry about my food. It's been a good decision, and my weight is staying stable.
I'm not logging food until I get back from Monte Carlo. And I will probably not do my strength exercises while I am gone, but I'm going to try to do as much cardio as I can.
I'm exhausted. But doing okay. I'm trying very hard not to fall in a common teacher trap, which is to tell yourself you've been on your feet all day, not exercise, and lose fitness level. That's one thing they warned us about in teaching training.
I ran 7 classes of students through my computer lab today, doing a career activity. My kids were off with a sub doing a written activity. Don't ask.
The planner forgot I wasn't getting a planning period -- will get one tomorrow at least. I don't know if I get one Friday or not. It was a definite, all day on your feet job. I go through this at the beginning of each year, but by now, the most I have to tell my kids is to reboot when their computers act up. With these kids, I had to help them get logged on again and to the right website, so it was hard.
I still came home and did my 35 minutes on the treadmill but my feet heard so bad, I had to do it 4 minutes at a time.
I've had the IR1250 now for a week. My blood sugars are a lot more stable -- which is especially nice as I have had quite a few things come up this week that DO effect blood sugar.
For example, I had a meeting that delivered some very stressful news. I ended up with a temp basal of 10% part of the day, that wasn't working so I went to a 20% basal.
Things I like about the pump -- being able to upload and download data from it. I've been messing with the settings this week, and it's a lot easier.
Cartridge size is working for me. Oh, and debubbling the cartridge is going very well too. I do believe I had bubbles every cartridge change with the old pump.
If you have an IR1000, you definately want to go to the IR1250.
Welcome To Diabetes In Control - Exercise Necessary for Losing Abdominal Fat
And I try to do both. The exercise part works better for me than the food part.
Since sleep apnea is also a major problem for me, and sleep and general, I do keep up with what is going on with sleep.
Time for Bed
I do keep an eye on the PBM, because I'm not sure they help patients.
The Health Care Blog: PBMs: Express Scripts net surges
PBMs: Express Scripts net surges
George has done a really nice job, this meets in evening.
Just wish they would pick a different night, that's my dog agility night.
I went to the Diabetes Expo today and got to meet my pump trainer. Also got to tell a few people how thrilled I was with Animas and their products.
It was very nice to finally put a face to the voice on the end of the phone line.
I've set up a seperate blog for the Monte Carlo trip -- it's at http://www.kweaver.org/monte_carlo
I've already posted stuff on getting ready on it. Especially things dealing with medical issues.
I wore a dress that has been hanging in my closet unworn for over 3 years.
It's probably a girl thing, but it's a dress that makes me feel taller and skinner in, but it's just been too small.
This morning I got up, and started obsessing over the scale (weight). Last time I got on the scale, I'd gained back over 5 pounds, so I just didn't want to deal with it. But I couldn't get passed the obsession.
Good news, I was at the lowest weight I've been in about 3 years. SO, I tried on the dress. It fits, and it wasn't wearing me -- one of my best friends from school (who recently got promoted), used to use that description.
I haven't had the new pump long enough for it to make THAT much difference, but today again my blood sugar levels were better -- fasting was in the 90's. And I am getting a bit more confident on the data entry.
It is really smoothing out my blood sugar.
On shots, my blood sugar was like this:
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On the IR1000 it was more like this:
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So far on the IR1250 it is more like this:
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Much easier so far on the body and brain. I don't know if I am unique or not, but I am extremely sensitive to glucose -- for years before diagnosis I wouldn't touch drinks with sugar or stuff with fast sugar because I would feel it. I'm REALLY bad now. If my blood sugar is much over 115 these days in the morning, I have trouble waking up and am cranky.
I've said this before but I have trouble craving the wrong kinds of food when my blood sugar is too high. And I feel bad. I have trouble with higher order thinking skills like computer programming WHICH I teach, so I really know when that isn't working. And I just want to sleep.
My energy level has been noticeably higher today and I was actually cheerful. I doubt the pump will help tomorrow morning, I also have trouble sleeping after dog class.
But it is making a difference. I believe the reasons why are because I am checking my blood sugar more often, since it buzzes me until I check it, and that I can make a reliable correction due to the IOB.
I love it! Even more than the old one.
Also I was told I looked thinner today and I think it is because it lays closer to my body (it's slightly curved), and isn't as big as the old pump.
I'm confident that the problems will be straightened out, and I'm confident that my pump works.
However, I don't want to see another D-Tron disaster.
Animas Receives FDA Warning Letter
Animas Receives FDA Warning Letter
This is the quickest after an excusion I've had my fasting blood sugar back down. Since about Friday, I've had some problems with food, not sure why, stress from getting ready for trip, stress on ordering pump, stress from ending challenge, who knows.
Anyway, my fasting blood sugars (morning ones), have been in the 120's. And as high as 150. I've been on the pump now, and using the IOB feature since Tuesday evening, and this morning woke up with a 109. No lows.
I also test better since I got the pump, as it vibrates an hour after I do a basal. Hmm, I wonder if there is a way to have it remind 2 hours after a set change? I'll be eating breakfast between now and then so it might not matter. The pump reminds an hour after bolus.
I watch this, because I was denied by Cigna, but the author of the article says it happened in the wrong time frame.
It's very interesting reading though -- FYI: The article will only be available to nonsubscribers for 7 days.
WSJ.com - At Cigna, Some Patients Found Conflict of Interest in System
At Cigna, Some Patients Found
Conflict of Interest in System
First, 500 food entries are a lot. If someone upgrades from an IR1200, don't feel cheated, as I barely have 100 in mine. Mostly things I might eat if I don't have my Treo handy.
I think I'll still be using the Treo, but I'll probably let the pump calculate the units, since it slices finer than the Treo.
I love the vibrate alarm 1 hour after I bolus. I might change it to two, haven't decided. I had been checking two hours after, but with the IOB, checking an hour works okay too.
I don't have to have vibrate, I could have a tone, but vibrate is better.
So far the cartridge isn't a probably but even on my worst days later, I'm using less than 60 units a day.
The cartridges are great. I've filled two in a row with absolutely no bubbles. Much easier than the IR1000.
Since I have plenty of insulin, (I've reduced my intake from 120 units a day to 60), for right now, I'm planning to completely fill the cartridge. I'm not sure how much I'll have left after priming, etc.
I'll do that for a few days.
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From my Treo
It's light. I've worn it now getting close to a day, and it is really much smaller and must lighter than the IR1000 was. I honestly don't feel it. It also takes up less room and shouldn't be as noticeable.
I like the ezBG feature. That's one feature they added on the IR1200 that I really really wanted, and even more so lately as my blood sugar has been a bit elevated. Food has been a bit out of control, and I have a favorite that I can't figure out how much to bolus for.
The food database on board is very easy to use, but I don't think they could make it easier. The backlight isn't very bright. I am sure that is to preserve battery power.
Overall it is definately an improvement.
I like the fact that it uses a AA Lithium battery. You can put a non Lithium in it but will not have as good battery life. I also like that they have a battery indicator on the main screen. The IR1000 didn't have that.
It's here. Don't need until I get back from the trip, but it that's one less thing to deal with that week.
Okay, so THIS is weird. Remember in my last post on how stressful Medco is when it comes to temperature sensitive meds, and that they had called (with an automated service by the way), and schedule delivery for March 2, but the website showed it wasn't shipping until March 4?
Well, guess what, got an email saying it had shipped today -- though the email only says SOMETHING shipped, not what and you have to go to the website and check ....
But the tracking shows it is currently out for delivery. Of course that means it will get here this afternoon. I'll leave a note on the door while I am at the dentist anyway, but still....
Still working on getting the pump set up, but I do have some of the database in the pump now, and I do have most of my settings in the pump.
Since I've been connected I have had a drop in blood sugar and used the IOB feature for the first time.
It came 24 hours early. I love my UPS man! My husband almost didn't get to the door in time, but that would have been okay, as I would have gladly gone to UPS to get it.
I'm really glad it is here, because tomorrow night I have a chat for my master's degree class, and this is definitely going to take all evening. I am however, hooked up, and getting a basal. I've downloaded settings from the old pump, and I have the my normal basal set.
I also have EzManager installed and the new databases in my Palm pilot.
I'm getting there, but I've been working for about an hour. I'm currently taking a reboot break.
Diabetes Mine: The Flap About Meds in the Mail
I commented briefly on Amy's blog -- I find getting insulin shipped in the mail pretty stressful, and here's an example.
This time it is depo prevera also temperature senstive, but in this case, needs to be kept at room temperature.
I ordered a refill on 2/22/04. I received a phone call a day or two later asking me when I wanted it shipped -- it was an automated call, and it asked if I could received the depo on March 2.
That's perfect as that is when the pump is due.
However, I go out to the website and it currently says they are shipping on March 04.
March 04 is on Friday, which means if they do it Fed Ex Residential Saturday service, I'll get it on Saturday. I was planning to be away from the house on Saturday to a Diabetes Expo.
Very weird.
I just realized that I missed my blog anniversary again. Heck, I'd forget to acknowledge my birthday if I didn't have a sister born on that day.
Seriously.
But this blog has now been in existance for over 2 years. Nothing bad so far has come of it, but that's because I know better than to post about things that will get you in trouble.
Lots of good things have come of it I think. I certainly get a lot of what other people right.
The IR1250 is sitting in a box somewhere here in Dallas. Wish I could just go pick it up.
It's scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
I'm also going to get my teeth worked on in the morning.