tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679184829749921473.post6129877215591541370..comments2023-03-25T00:11:10.182+13:00Comments on Kaitake: Guest post at Talking Blood GlucoseKaitakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755124499697549552noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679184829749921473.post-16484921036418849532010-07-06T13:53:18.936+12:002010-07-06T13:53:18.936+12:00Hey!! Great guest post!!
From the opposite perspe...Hey!! Great guest post!!<br /><br />From the opposite perspective and take it or leave it- I absolutely LOVE my insulin pump. I did MDI's for about a year and I bruised so badly and didn't have the freedom I wanted. About a year into diagnosis, I started on my insulin pump. Yes, I had the same fears as everyone does- being attached to something 24/7 sounds defeating and ridiculous, but in reality has been life changing. It is expensive, but I was fortunate enough to have insurance cover 80% and within the past 5 years, my benefits are even greater so I have a chance to upgrade at a reasonable cost. At any rate, don't let the attachment scare you- you can take it off for what I call "the three S's"- Shower, Swimming, and Sex! The set up to get started was pretty intense, but well worth it once you get started. As someone looking to get pregnant as well, I think it will make it very manageable and you can look at trends with CGM as well which will hopefully be helpful. <br /><br />This is just my perspective, but ultimately, you just need to decide what is right for you, but don't let it scare you! Adventures are fun! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable to people's opinions!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237325894301730182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679184829749921473.post-23582851429634478102010-07-05T12:40:57.235+12:002010-07-05T12:40:57.235+12:00I commented over there, but thought I'd write ...I commented over there, but thought I'd write my comment here too:<br /><br />I am type 1, been diagnosed for just 3.5 years (since I was 21). I have a health 9 month old and a second baby on the way.<br /><br />With baby #1, my A1C was 7.1 and climbed 0.1 units every month throughout the pregnancy.<br /><br />With baby #2, my a1c started at 8.3, and is now 6.9 within 3 months. Doctors are thrilled with this number - any number under 7 is the goal. So I think your 6.7 is terrific.<br /><br />I dont have a pump for the same reasons you listed: I dont want to be connected to something 24/7 and it's wayyyyy expensive. I looked into it at the beginning of my first pregnancy, but was told I'd have to fast and stuff to get it set up, and I didnt think I could do that while pregnant. I'd find out what the process to getting it set up would be like. If I were ever going to get a pump, it would NOT be while pregnant.<br /><br />Anyways, those are just my thoughts.juliane2004https://www.blogger.com/profile/03943995061253158555noreply@blogger.com