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Technically, Roo is not a public event so they don't have to let you bring anything in. Of course, they're not smurfs (for the most part), so it's a moot point.
Have any of the type 1s here ever thought about an insulin pump? I know several people with them and they can't say enough good things about them.
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I've talked with my doctor about an insulin pump. It provides a basal insulin dose tailored to individual needs, but occasional insulin injections are still required.
Post by questionablesanity on Jun 7, 2010 14:22:05 GMT -5
My brother's wife is a brittle diabetic and was forced into a pump to safely have a baby. She never has to inject herself anymore. She just has to calculate what she eats, enter it into her pump, and it adjusts the dose accordingly.
I feel sorry for all you guys who are type 1. I couldn't imagine watching what I ate and adjusting insulin doses. I'm sure it becomes second nature but tt'd create tons of stress for me.
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I feel sorry for all you guys who are type 1. I couldn't imagine watching what I ate and adjusting insulin doses. I'm sure it becomes second nature but tt'd create tons of stress for me.
Speaking only for myself, it's a major drag. There's hardly a second goes by when I'm not wondering if my blood sugar's high or low. Everything, a trip, a hike, a bike ride, a meal, a night out, everything requires some amount of thought and planning. Any substance that impairs judgment might have a profound effect on a diabetic's ability to monitor himself. Sure, it becomes 2nd nature, like riding a bicycle. But, the seat is missing, so you're always on your toes, and there's not a moment of rest.
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Speaking only for myself, it's a major drag. There's hardly a second goes by when I'm not wondering if my blood sugar's high or low. Everything, a trip, a hike, a bike ride, a meal, a night out, everything requires some amount of thought and planning. Any substance that impairs judgment might have a profound effect on a diabetic's ability to monitor himself. Sure, it becomes 2nd nature, like riding a bicycle. But, the seat is missing, so you're always on your toes, and there's not a moment of rest.
I feel pretty much the same way. Unless I am in the comfort of my home (and I actually have food, not always the case) I am always a bit anxious. Even if I have emergency snacks with me, I still feel like I have to be on my toes about my blood sugar. Not havin' test strips again sucks real bad, but hopefully I'll be able to qualify fer insurance at work this October. While Bonnaroo has always been a great time fer me, I still can't totally let go of myself 'cause of the condition. And I'd like to look into a pump, but that will have to wait fer the insurance just so I can see a doctor and talk to them about it. I kinda feel like I'm just gonna need to be re-educated about my own condition once i get insurance again. I haven't been the best diabetic fer the past two years without it.
